Texas Meat Inspection | Report

University:
Sam Houston State University
Course:
ANSC 1119 | Animal Science Laboratory
Academic year:

2022
Views:

411

Pages:

8
Author:

H Call

TEXAS MEAT INSPECTION Objectives  Summarize the responsibilities of Department of Health Services Meat Inspection Responsibilities    Meat and Poultry Inspection Custom processing inspection Inspect alternate food source (exotic meat) Federal Versus State   All federal laws must be observed if meat crosses state lines State inspection can be more stringent that federal law, or apply to meat that is sold only within the state Meat and Poultry Inspection   Plants must apply and receive state certification Plants do not pay inspection fees, unless it is overtime or on holidays Custom Processing       Animals must pass antemortem inspection Facility records must be kept for two years Federal regulations regarding sanitation must be observed Animals must receive humane treatment Facilities must be well constructed Product containers must be sanitary Custom Processing Continued  “Texas Rejected” will be tagged to:  Any unsanitary items  Adulterated carcasses    Items not fit for consumption will be denatured All items must be properly labels, including storage info All additives must be FDA approved Alternate Food Source Inspection     To be sold, game must be inspected Mobile or Field dressing must be supervised by an inspector Any contaminated meat must be cut away Organs must be inspected