Custom "Not for Sale" Custom slaughter plants provide a service for livestock that is raised or purchased live by individuals. The meat is to be used by the owner of the animal, immediate family members, nonpaying guests or employees. It cannot be sold or donated. Packages from custom facilities must be clearly marked with "Not for Sale". Inspectors are not generally present on slaughter days. Each animal or carcass is not seen by a non-biased individual. Routine testing for antibiotic residue is conducted at inspected facilities only. Consumers of product from custom facilities should adhere to label withdrawals. Antibiotic residues may cause serious illness or allergic reactions.
Inspected At inspected facilities, an inspector views every animal alive and after slaughter to ensure no disease is overlooked. There are also veterinarians trained in meat inspection on staff to verify safety of the meat. Only wholesome carcasses are allowed to be marked with the Kansas Department of Agriculture inspection legend. Sound scientific principles guide processing inspection each day to assure products leaving the facilities are safe.
All ingredients and steps in the preparation of meat and poultry products are checked for compliance with national standards. Samples of finished product (inspected) are taken regularly to minotor compliance with national standards of identity and composition. Labels must be approved and used on all products.
