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Utah agriculture agency explains meat inspection labels, 'not for sale' tag
Summary
A Utah Department of Agriculture and Food spokesperson explained how consumers can tell whether meat was processed in an inspected facility, described the UDAF beehive inspection mark and the round USDA mark, and warned not to buy products labeled “not for sale,” which are intended for the producer’s personal use.
A Utah Department of Agriculture and Food spokesperson said, "Here in Utah, we are fortunate to have many dedicated and skilled livestock producers," and urged consumers to check inspection legends on packaged meat.
The spokesperson told listeners that meat processed in a facility inspected by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food will carry a distinctive inspection legend in the shape of a beehive, while some products also display a round U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection mark. The spokesperson said many meat processors are USDA certified or are certified by UDAF under a cooperative agreement with USDA.
The department advised shoppers not to buy items labeled "not for sale," explaining that products with that label are intended for the personal use of the producer who raised and processed the livestock. The spokesperson emphasized that properly labeled and inspected products provide assurance the meat was processed under required inspection protocols.
For additional details, the spokesperson directed consumers to the department website, ag.utah.gov.
The remarks were informational guidance from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and did not include any formal actions or regulatory changes announced during the presentation.
