Poultry Product Labeling Checklist
A poultry product labeling checklist for checking each package label before sale. Small producers and processors use it to confirm the label carries the required information.
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What is on this checklist
- Product name matches contents
- Producer name and address shown
- Net weight statement shown
- Handling and storage statement shown
- Safe handling instructions shown as required
- Establishment or exemption marking as required
- Date or lot code present
- Claims on the label can be backed up
- Label checked against rules or agency review
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA FSIS and USDA.
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