-Resume random time prechill subgroup testing as set forth in actions to be taken when the process is in control at paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(d)(1) of this section.
-Identify product entering the chill system that will mark the end of the retest action upon arrival at the postchill sampling location. Such identification may include tagging or empty space in chillers, depending upon the establishment's identification method.
-Once all product identified as needing retesting has arrived at the postchill sampling location, random time postchill FPS testing resumes.
-If two consecutive additional prechill subgroup tests demonstrate process control with subgroup totals equal to or less than tolerance, but they do not cause CUSUM to fall to the start line or below, reset CUSUM at the start number.
-Resume random time postchill subgroup testing as set forth in actions to be taken when the process is in control at paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(e)(1) of this section.
-If the two consecutive additional postchill subgroup totals equal to or less than tolerance do not cause CUSUM to fall to the start number or below, reset CUSUM at the start number.
All corrective actions such as identifying affected product, segregating product, and maintaining control through rework actions are the establishment's responsibility. Corrective actions by the inspector depends upon the establishment's ability to control rework of affected product. If the establishment fails in its responsibilities, the inspector will identify, segregate, and retain affected product to prevent adulterated product from reaching consumers.
Table 1-Definitions of Nonconformances
A Processing Nonconformances |
1 Extraneous material [LESS THAN EQUAL TO] 1/16" |
-Include any specks, tiny smears, or stains of material that measure 1/16" or less in the greatest dimension. |
Examples: Ingesta, unattached feathers, grease, bile remnants, and/or whole gall bladder or spleen, embryonic yolk, etc. |
-Factor is one. |
-1 to 5 = 1 defect: 6 to 10 = 2 defects; 11 or more = 3 defects. A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
2 Extraneous material [GREATER THAN] 1/16" to 1" |
-The same material as line 1, but measuring [GREATER THAN] 1/16" to 1" in the longest dimension. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
3 Extraneous material [GREATER THAN]1" |
-The same material as lines 1 to 2, but measuring greater than one inch. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of two incidents per carcass. |
4 Oil glands remnant-less than two whole glands |
-Recognizable fragment(s) of one or both oil glands equals one incident. |
-Factor is one. |
-Maximum of one incident per carcass. |
5 Oil glands-two whole glands |
-Both whole oil glands with no missing fragments equals one incident. If the oil glands are cut, but no fragment is removed, consider them to be whole. But if even a small fragment is removed, use line 4. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
6 Lung [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO] 1/4" whole |
-Any portion less than a whole lung, and equal to or greater than 1/4" at the greatest dimension, equals one incident. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of two incidents per carcass. |
7 Lung-whole |
-Each whole lung equals one incident. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of two incidents per carcass. |
8 Intestine |
-Any identifiable portion of the terminal portion of the intestinal tract with a lumen (closed circle) present, or split piece of intestine large enough to be closed to form a lumen. |
-Factor is five. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
9 Cloaca |
-Any identifiable portion of the terminal portion of the intestinal tract with mucosal lining. |
-Factor is five. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
10 Bursa of Fabricius |
-A whole rosebud, or identifiable portion with two or more mucosal folds. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
11 Esophagus |
-Any portion of the esophagus with identifiable mocosal lining. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
12 Crop-partial-with mucosa |
-Any portion of the crop that includes the mucosal lining. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
13 Crop-whole |
-Any complete crop. |
-Factor is five. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
14 Trachea [LESS THAN EQUAL TO]1" |
-Identifiable portion of trachea less than or equal to one inch long. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
15 Trachea [GREATER THAN]1" |
-Identifiable portion of trachea greater than one inch. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
16 Hair [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO] 1/4" 26 or more. |
-Hair which is one-fourth inch long or longer measured from the top of the follicle to the end of the hair. 26 or more hairs equal one incident. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
17 Feather and/or Pinfeathers [LESS THAN EQUAL TO]1" |
-Attached feathers or protruding pinfeathers less than or equal to one inch long. Scored 5 to 10 per carcass as one incident, 11 to 15 per carcass as two incidents, and 16 or more as three incidents. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
18 Feathers [GREATER THAN]1" |
-Attached feathers longer than one inch. Scored 1 to 3 per carcass as one incident 4 to 6 per carcass as two incidents, and 7 or more as three incidents. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
19 Long Shank-both condyles covered |
-If the complete tibiotarsal joint is covered, it equals one incident. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of two incidents per carcass. |
B Trim nonconformances |
1 Breast blister |
-Inflammatory tissue, fluid, or pus between the skin and keel must be trimmed if membrane "slips" or if firm nodule is greater than 1/2" in diameter (dime size). |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
2 Breast blister-partially trimmed |
-All inflammatory tissue, including that which adheres tightly to the keel bone, must be removed. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
3 Bruise 1/2" to 1" |
-Blood clumps or clots in the superficial layers of tissue, skin, muscle or loose subcutaneous tissue may be slit and the blood completely washed out. When the bruise extends into the deeper layers of muscle, the affected tissue must be removed. Very small bruises less than 1/2" (dime size) and areas showing only slight reddening need not be counted as defects. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of five incidents per carcass. |
4 Bruise [GREATER THAN]1" |
-Same criteria as in line three, but greater than one inch in greatest dimension. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
5 Bruise black/green 1/4" to 1" |
-Bruises 1/4" to 1" that have changed from red to a black/blue or green color due to age. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
6 Bruise Black/green [GREATER THAN]1" |
-Same as line 5, but measuring greater that 1" in greatest dimension. |
-Factor is five. |
-A maximum of two incidents per carcass. |
7 Trimmable lesions/Condition |
-A trimmable tumor or identifiable portion of a tumor on any part of the carcass. |
-Trimmable Synovitis/airsacculitis (saddle/frog) lesions that have not been removed. |
-Lesion/condition subject to removal following an approved cleanout process. Examples: airsacculitis, salpingitis, nephritis, spleen, or liver conditions requiring removal of the kidneys. |
Note: All establishments shall develop and maintain a permanent marking system that identifies carcasses with removable lesions/conditions on the inside surfaces. When removable lesions/conditions are identified inside the carcass by the inspector, the helper will be notified to apply the permanent mark. When removable inside lesions/conditions are found on a subgroup sample without the permanent mark, the error is not recorded in line 7. The affected carcass(s) will be hungback for IIC disposition and corrective action. |
-Factor is five. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
8 Failure to complete task as indicated by marking system. |
Example: Synovitis, airsacculitis, inflammatory process, contamination, etc. |
-The helper, under the inspector's direction, will apply a mark to the carcass, indicating to the trimmer(s) that specific action must be taken on that carcass. When airsac and kidney cleanout, or synovitis part removal, or carcass removal from the line is not completed, or only partially completed, this occurrence is recorded as one defect. |
-Factor is five. It will also be recorded as a line 7 defect for a total factor of 10. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
9 Compound fracture |
-Any bone fracture (i.e., leg or wing) that has caused an opening through the skin. May be accompanied with a bruise, but not always. Do not count the bruise in line 3 or 4 if it is associated with the compound fracture. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
10 Wingtip compound fracture |
-Same criteria as line 9, but only for wingtips. |
Note: Bruises not associated with the fracture should be recorded in the appropriate lines. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of two incidents per carcass. |
11 Untrimmed short hock |
-When no cartilage of the hock surface is present and no tendons are attached to the bone. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of two incidents per carcass. |
12 Sores, scabs, inflammatory process, etc. [LESS THAN EQUAL TO] 1/2" |
-Any defects such as sores, abscesses, scabs, wounds, dermatitis, inflammatory process, that measure less than or equal to 1/2" in the greatest dimension. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of two incidents per carcass. |
13 Sores, scabs, inflammatory process, etc. [GREATER THAN] 1/2" |
-Same as line 12, but greatest dimension is greater than 1/2", or a cluster of smaller lesions in close proximity [GREATER THAN] 1/2", this category also includes turkey leg edema. |
-Factor is five. |
-A maximum of one incident per carcass. |
14 External mutilation |
-Mutilation to the skin and/or muscle that is caused by the slaughter, dressing or eviscerating processes. Skinned elbows (bucked wings) do not trim require unless affected wing joint capsule is also opened. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
C Postchill nonconformances-(Designed to monitor those nonconformances added to product during the chilling process) |
1 Extraneous material [LESS THAN EQUAL TO] 1/16" |
-Include specks, grease, or unidentifiable foreign material that measure 1/16" or less in the greatest dimension. |
-Example: Ingesta, grease, or unidentifiable foreign material. |
-Factor is one. |
-3 to 7 = 1 defect; 8 to 12 = 2 defects; 13 or more = 3 defects. A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
2 Extraneous material [GREATER THAN] 1/16" to 1" |
-This includes ingesta, grease, or unidentifiable foreign material measureing [GREATER THAN] 1/16" to 1" longest dimension. |
-Factor is one. |
-A maximum of three incidents per carcass. |
3 Extraneous material [GREATER THAN]1" |
-The same material as line 2, but measuring greater than one inch. |
-Factor is two. |
-A maximum of two incidents per carcass. |
Table 2-Finished Product Standards
SIS | |
Prechill Processing Nonconformance | |
Tolerance number (T) | 25 |
Subgroup Absolute Limit (T + 5) | 30 |
Action number | 22 |
Start number | 11 |
Prechill Trim Nonconformance | |
Tolerance number (T) | 12 |
Subgroup Absolute Limit (T + 5) | 17 |
Action number | 15 |
Start number | 8 |
Postchill Nonconformance | |
Tolerance number (T) | 5 |
Subgroup Absolute Limit (T + 5) | 10 |
Action number | 10 |
Start number | 5 |
9 C.F.R. §381.76
Recordkeeping requirements approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0583-0008