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VT Directive 8150.1RETAIL STORE USE OF DESCRIPTIVE DESIGNATION FOR NEEDLE- OR BLADE-TENDERIZED RAW BEEF PRODUCTS AS REQUIRED BY 9 CFR 317.2(e)(3)

For use beginning 8/1/2019
This directive provides instructions for the Meat Safety Compliance and Enforcement Specialist and Compliance Investigators on how to verify whether retail stores are meeting the labeling requirements for raw or partially cooked needle- or blade-tenderized beef at 9 CFR 317.2(e)(3), as instructed in VT Directive 8010.1, Methodology for Conducting In-Commerce Surveillance Activities. Previously, FSIS issued the instructions in this directive in FSIS Notice 33-17, Verifying Labeling of Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade-Tenderized Raw Beef Products As Required By 9 CFR 317.2(e)(3).
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