9 CFR 310.12 - Sternum to be split; abdominal and thoracic viscera to be removed.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 05, 2025

Title 9 - Animals and Animal Products last revised: Apr 21, 2025

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§ 310.12 - Sternum to be split; abdominal and thoracic viscera to be removed.

The sternum of each carcass shall be split and the abdominal and thoracic viscera shall be removed at the time of slaughter in order to allow proper inspection.

authority: 21 U.S.C. 601-695; 7 CFR 2.18, 2.53

source: 35 FR 15567, Oct. 3, 1970, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 9 CFR 310.12