Meat and Poultry Inspection Division inspects meat processing and distribution facilities to ensure that West Virginia consumers receive only safe, wholesome and unadulterated products. Inspectors check live animals for signs of disease, and recheck the carcass after slaughter for any other signs of disease. Facilities must be constructed to meet sanitary processing and storage standards, and sanitary conditions must be maintained. Inspectors also enforce humane slaughter rules and are on hand daily at the commercial plants that produce meat products for retail sale.
Current Recalls of Meat and Poultry Products
To check current recalls and public health alerts concerning meat, poultry, and catfish products, view the following pages.
Non-Discrimination Policies
In accordance with federal and state laws, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture is prohibited from discrimination in its programs and services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability (including blindness), medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and political affiliation.
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For any reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the Assistant Director of Animal Health Division, Quinton Jones at 304-558-2206 or via E-mail at qjones@wvda.us.