Which item should be rejected at receiving?

• A. Live shellfish without a shellstock id tag
• B. Fresh lettuce with crisp leaves
• C. Canned corn with intact seals
• D. Whole onions with no sprout damage

Answer: (A)

Shellfish require a shellstock identification tag to accompany the shipment, confirming the harvest location and date and ensuring the product came from an approved source. This tag provides the traceability needed to prove safety and to manage recall if needed. When live shellfish arrive without a shellstock ID tag, you cannot verify its origin or whether it has been handled safely, so it must be rejected at receiving.

The other items show no missing documentation or obvious spoilage: fresh lettuce with crisp leaves is acceptable if it looks fresh; canned corn with intact seals is acceptable if the can isn’t damaged or swollen; whole onions with no sprout damage are acceptable if they’re not spoiled.