The Rise And Decline Of The Olympia Oyster 



them even when shipped interstate. Thus, if the oysters 

 are picked up by officials, for inspection to determine 

 whether they have been packed in accordance with re- 

 quirements, their source may be easily traced. 



2. The culling houses and opening houses are also in- 

 spected. They must meet sanitary requirements and 

 specifications, and be kept clean. 



3. The opening and washing equipment must be of 

 non-corroding material, such as stainless steel, and be 

 sterilized daily. 



4. In the washing and packing of oysters clean sani- 

 tary methods must be used. 



5. The health of those working with oysters must be 

 determined to guard against the employment of any 

 worker who might be a typhoid carrier. 



6. Requirements for adequate and suitable toilet fac- 

 ilities are made. 



7. The State Department of Health is responsible for 

 the inforcement of the manual, and its officials make 

 frequent checking visits to the shucking plants. They 

 also make tests of the water over the oyster beds to as- 

 sure its purity. 



In fact, the growing, opening, packing and shipping of 

 oysters must be done in a sanitary manner, with sanitary 

 equipment, the entire operation being specifically de- 

 scribed in the manual. 



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