USDA Tweaks Paperwork for State Meat Inspections
Published Date: 4/2/2026
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Summary
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is updating its paperwork for State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs because a new state program is joining in. This means 204 extra hours of work to keep everything safe and official. If you’re involved in these inspections, get ready to share your thoughts by June 1, 2026, before the current approval expires on August 31, 2026.
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