Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 01, 2024

Title 9 - Animals and Animal Products last revised: May 17, 2024
§ 311.37 - Odors, foreign and urine.

(a) Carcasses which give off a pronounced odor of medicinal, chemical, or other foreign substance shall be condemned.

(b) Carcasses which give off a pronounced urine odor shall be condemned.

(c) Carcasses, organs, or parts affected by odor to a lesser degree than as described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section and in which the odor can be removed by trimming or chilling may be passed for human food, after removal of affected parts or dissipation of the condition.

authority: 21 U.S.C. 601-695; 7 CFR 2.17, 2.55
source: 35 FR 15569, Oct. 3, 1970, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 9 CFR 311.37