Rising Spring Meat Co.: 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 Rising Spring Meat Co. slaughterhouse establishment in 2025.
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313.15(a)(1)
HATS Category VIII – Stunning Effectiveness On June 17, 2025, at approximately 10:30 hours while performing humane handling verification activities at Est. 44910, the CSI observed the following noncompliance: The Establishment moved an Angus heifer into the stun box for stunning with a Cash Special HD .25 captive bolt. The heifer was standing with its head in the head gate and a halter on its head. The halter was wrapped around the side post and being held by an establishment employee to reduce head movement. After the Stunner made the first stunning attempt with the cash special HD .25, the heifer remained standing, within the stun box. The stunner took immediate corrective action by re-loading the captive bolt and delivering a second stun, rendering it insensible. The stunner made a safety shot immediately after. No USDA tags were placed on the knock box. Mr. REDACTED, establishment owner, was verbally notified of the Noncompliance and the establishment’s failure to adhere to the regulatory requirements of 9 CFR 313.15(a)(1).
