Minnesota Administrative Rules

1540.1370 CLEANING OF CARCASSES WITH SKIN OR HIDE LEFT ON.

When a carcass is to be dressed with the skin or hide left on, the skin or hide shall be thoroughly washed and cleaned before any incision is made for the purpose of removing any part thereof or evisceration, except that where calves are slaughtered by the kosher method, the heads shall be removed from the carcasses before washing of the carcasses. All hair, scurf, and dirt, including all hoofs and claws, shall be removed from hog carcasses, and the carcasses thoroughly washed and cleaned, before any incision is made for inspection or evisceration.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31A.08

Published Electronically:

August 28, 2002