9 CFR 381.89 - Bruises.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 04, 2025

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

View all text of Subpart K [§ 381.76 - § 381.94]

§ 381.89 - Bruises.

Any part of a carcass which is badly bruised shall be condemned and, if the whole carcass is affected as a result of the bruise, the whole carcass shall be condemned. Parts of a carcass which show only slight reddening from a bruise may be passed for food.

authority: 7 U.S.C. 138f,1633; 21 U.S.C. 451-472; 7 CFR 2.7, 2.18, 2.53

source: 37 FR 9706, May 16, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 9 CFR 381.89