David R. Kanagy: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2025 (USDA)
See the detail of the non-compliance of humane livestock handling that the USDA observed at the David R. Kanagy slaughterhouse establishment in 2025.
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313.15(a)(1)
HATS Category VIII- Stunning Effectiveness On August 5, 2025, at approximately 10:18 am while performing routine humane handling verification activities at establishment M47751 FSIS inspection personnel observed the following non-compliance. An establishment employee moved a market hog into the stun box for stunning with a captive bolt. After the first stunning attempt, the hog vocalized, remained standing and was conscious. The establishment employee then took immediate corrective actions and used a 22.mag rifle for the second stunning attempt and rendered the animal unconscious. Mr. REDACTED was notified of the non-compliance CFR 9-313.15(a)(1). No tags were applied to the stun box for the non-egregious, non-compliance.
313.15(a)(1)
HATS Category VIII- Stunning Effectiveness On January 31 2025, at approximately 10:00 am hours while performing humane handling verification activities at establishment 47751, the consumer safety inspector observed the following non-compliance. The establishment employees moved a small market hog into the stun box for stunning with the captive bolt. After the first attempt, the hog stepped back shook its head and remained standing. Establishment employee then took immediate corrective actions and used the 22.mag rifle for the second shot that rendered the animal unconscious. Mr. REDACTED was notified of the non-compliance CFR 9-313.15(a)(1). No tags were applied to the stun box for the non-egregious, non-compliance.
