Organized into 10 District Offices nationwide, OFO carries out FSIS’ food safety mission in processing and slaughter facilities across the country. OFO is also responsible for managing all certification work including export verification.

Processors must meet all USDA/FSIS inspection exempt requirements. Processors are prohibited from selling adulterated or misbranded product as defined by FSIS. Poultry is sold intrastate only. Rabbit not under USDA voluntary inspection may be sold interstate if under FDA inspection.

Food Safety is an important area for every single person in Pennsylvania. Every year, one in six Americans suffers from a food-related illness. Preventing food-borne illnesses will improve public health and avoid the costly disruptions of the food supply system caused by illness outbreaks.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) created this guide to help small businesses and poultry producers who slaughter or process poultry for human food to

USDA Service Centers are designed to be a single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies.

Jan 28, 2025 · The Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection (MPI) Directory is a listing of establishments that produce meat, poultry, and/or egg products regulated by FSIS.

Oct 14, 2024 · PA Meat Processors Map. The PA Beef Working Group established research during the summer of 2021 to map and create a tool for both FSIS inspected and custom exempt meat processors in Pennsylvania.

The Office of Field Operations (OFO) is the largest program in FSIS, responsible for managing and administering the nation’s meat, poultry and egg products inspection and verification program. Organized into 10 District Offices nationwide, OFO carries out FSIS’ food safety mission in processing and slaughter...

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, and processed egg prod-ucts produced in Pennsylvania are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled. Federal inspection personnel maintain a presence in over 6,200 establishments.

Whether you want to get into smaller-scale poultry processing or already have an operation that falls under these exemption categories, USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) is a great resource that can help provide the most up-to-date information.