Ridgeway Freezer Inc: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2024 (USDA)

Updated on January 16, 2026.

See the detail of the non-compliance of humane livestock handling that the USDA observed at the Ridgeway Freezer Inc slaughterhouse establishment in 2024.

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Data Source: USDA.
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Inspection Date: 2024-04-17
Inspection Category: Directed
NR Number: DPF3010040917N-1
Non-Compliance Regulations:

313.2

Non-Compliance Description:

HATS Category III – Water and Feed Availability On April 17, 2024, at approximately 9:10am, I (SPHV REDACTED) observed the following non-compliance at Thomas Farm Meats (M13575). While conducting ante-mortem inspection, I observed that there was no water available for the two head of cattle located in pen 2. I notified an establishment employee of the deficiency, and he immediately retrieved pans and filled them with water. Mr. REDACTED (plant owner) was notified that a non-compliance record would be issued. The establishment failed to meet the regulatory requirements of 9 CFR 313.2(e).