Meat and Poultry Processors

Guidance for Meat and Poultry Handlers for Re-opening After Flooding - The information is for licensed meat and poultry handlers including commercial and custom slaughter and processing facilities, retailers, wholesale distributors, and warehouses. Take the following actions to re-open after damage to your facility and food stocks due to flooding and power outages. If you are a commercial processing facility working under a grant of inspection, please also see the requirements listed in 9 CFR § 318.14 Adulteration of product by polluted water; procedure for handling.