Macelo Central S.E. Inc.: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2025 Q1 (USDA)
See the detail of the non-compliance of humane livestock handling that the USDA observed at the Macelo Central S.E. Inc. slaughterhouse establishment in 2025 Q1.
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Today, at 0746 hours, while performing PHIS Task - Livestock Humane Handling (Review and Observation) during Antemortem inspection, I observed that the water nozzles on Pens #1- #6 did not had water. There were animals in all four pens when the noncompliance was found (approximately 25 animals on each pen). Antemortem Inspection was halted immediately and PM informed of the noncompliance. All six pens (6) were Rejected with US Tag B45937809. Plant Management was notified of these noncompliances immediately in order to implement appropriate and effective corrective actions. This is considered a Category III -Water and Feed Availability Humane Handling noncompliance. This is a noncompliance with 9 CFR Regulation 313.2(e) that states: "(e) Animals shall have access to water in all holding pens and, if held longer than 24 hours, access to feed. There shall be sufficient room in the holding pen for animals held overnight to lie down." Failure to comply with regulatory requirements could result in additional regulatory or administrative action. Dr. REDACTED
