Material to be processed into "Mechanically Separated (Species)" shall be so processed within 1 hour from the time it is cut or separated from carcasses or parts of carcasses, except that such product may be held for no more than 72 hours at 40 °F. (4 °C.) or less, or held indefinitely at 0 °F. (-18 °C.) or less. "Mechanically Separated (Species)" shall, directly after being processed, be used as an ingredient in a meat product except that it may be held prior to such use for no more than 72 hours at 40 °F. (4 °C.) or less or indefinitely at 0 °F. (-18 °C.) or less.
Or. Admin. Code § 603-029-1165
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 603.085, ORS 619.042 & ORS 619.046
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 619.042, ORS 619.046, ORS 619.026 & ORS 619.036