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Est
Nbr
P578
7

Est Name

MOl_Date

PIlgrims
Pride
Corporati
on

02/24/2014

Task_
Code
04C0
5

Task_Name
Poultry Good
Commercial
Practices

MOI
Number
DE8150802
0424G

Status
Open

MOl_
Type
MDI

MOI_Agenda
On February 20, 2014 at approximately 12:25 PM as was conducting a Good
Commercial Practices task, I observed a bird in a cage that had been put back on a
truck. Upon closer inspection I noted that the reason it had been left in the cage
was that its wing was caught on a couple of broken wires on the side of the cage.
the bird. The birds wing was freed from the
show (b)(6)
wires and removed from the cage. The wire had punctured the wing and the bird
was bleeding. During a Good Commercial Practices audit conducted by
on 2/19/14 it was noted that there
were a number of cages that were in need of repair. By continuing to use these
cages with broken wires, this has caused injury to a bird. USDA expects birds to be
protected from harm and transported in acceptable cages that will not cause Injury
to the birds. It also should have been noticed by plant personnel working in that
area and riot been put back on the truck. Cages should be sorted so that birds do
not suffer injuries by broken cage wires. A copy of this MDI will be forwarded to the
DVMS in the Dallas District
,

P578
7

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Pilgrims
Pride
Corporati
on

02/26/2014

04C0
5

Poultry Good
Commercial
Practices

DEBD614O2
4926G

Open

MDI

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Eat

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Nbr

Eat Name

MOl_Date

P578
7

Pilgrims
Pride
Corporati
on

02/17/2014

Task_
Code
04C0
5

MOL
Task_Name
Poultry Good
Commercial
Practices

Number
DE8231202
5117G

MOL
Status
Open

Type
MOl

MOl_Agenda
On February 13, 2014 at approximately 2:20 PM I was conducting a Good
Commercial Practices check in the live hang area on thWIjJ line side. I observed
a pile of carcasses at the end of the live hang belt, It was about 3 feet In height and
3 feet in diameter. These were dead on arrival (DOA) birds. Upon my arrival at the
area, I did not observe anyone sorting through the pile. I continued to stand there
and while looking at this pile of birds saw a bird that while weak was still alive,
When plant personnel did begin to sort through these birds, I observed that 6 live
birds were pulled from this pile. The DOA5 were chickens that had died by means
other than by slaughter. In this lot there wer DOAs. This is about 2% of the
total number in the lot. Chickens dying by means other than slaughter create an
Insanitary condition and are adulterated; this Is non compliance of 9 CFR 381.65(b),
416.1 and 416.4(d). Additionally there were live birds mixed in with the DOAs that
were in danger of being smothered. The plant has been wrapping the cages on the
trucks due to the cold weather. The day had rapidly warmed up and the birds were
on the trucks wrapped in plastic. Previously the establishment had stated that as a
preventive measure to keep birds from dying on trucks In cages wrapped in plastic,
that they would start removing the plastic wrap when weather conditions have
warmed up. Please refer to MOl#DE842141234171 Issued on December 17, 2013
for a similar incident. USDA expects the establishment to make a diligent effort and
take all precautions to ensue that the birds do not die by means other than
slaughter. It is expected that OOAs not be allowed to pileup thereby endangering
any weak but live birds from being smothered by the DOAs. These birds must be
promptly sorted by the establishment and not allowed to continue to pile up with
live birds mixed in with the DOAs. Copies of this Memorandum of Interview will be
entered into PillS, USDA inspection file, distributed to the establishment and the
District Veterinary Medical Specialist per FSIS Directive 6100.3.[(I(jI(
,
On 2/27/2014 plant reque5ted MOl to be rescinded.
P 5787 Natchitoches LA
Request denied, (b) (7)C)

Est Number
P5787

Establishment Name
Pilgrims Pride Corporation

MOl Text
MOl Date
Commercial Practices check in live receiving when I observed 1 live bird in the Dead
Good
performing
a
PM,
I
was
approximately
1:OD
2D13
at
December
23,
On
12/23/2013
line. This bird was still breathing and was underneath a dead bird. It had its head up and blinked its
on Arrival (DOA) cart in the live hang area for the
and showed him
eyes. This bird was in danger of being buried and smothered in the DDA cart. I got the attention of
the bird. He removed the bird and concurred that the bird was still alive. I emphasized that live birds should not be in the DOA cart. USDA expects that no live
birds are to be present in containers meant for DOA birds since they are in danger of being smothered (dying by means other than slaughter(. It is expected
that birds will be treated humanely at all times and in accord with good commercial practices. USDA expects effective measures to be taken that will ensure
this does not occur again. Copies of this Memorandum of Interview will be entered into PHIS, USDA inspection file, distributed to the establishment and the
District Veterinary Medical Specialist per F5l5 Directive 61DD.3.
,

Pilgrims Pride Corporation

continually monitored the

12/21/2013 At approximately 1715 hours USDA was informed that a truck hauling live birds had flipped on its side on the back dock. USDA
ent was not
that the establi
was alerted by
cleaning up of the wreckage throughout the night. At approximately 1845 hours,
removes
sually
P2
stated
that
and
with
this
discussed
wrecked
cages.
sorting out dead birds from the
enter live hang.
dead birds from cages outside on the back dock prior to placing the cages on the conveyor belt to decrease the number of DOA
every 15 minutes while
roximately
the
wreck
from
cage
run
1
he
would
by
hand
birds
so
live
stated that it was not efficient to sort the dead birds from the
the process for approximately 5 minutes.
stepped back and wa
incorporating the bird cages from the wreck with cages from another truck.
r, place another cage from the wreck onto the same
She observed the forklift driver place a cage from the wreck onto the conveyor and then, immediatel
slow down with placing the cages from the wreck
river
to
the
for
informed
he
and
o-
attention
to
the
this
brought
conveyor belt.
stepped back and
every 15 minutes or 1 every 5-6 cages.
to the conveyor belt and to incorporate them at a slower rate such as approximate
observing the
After
wreck.
from
the
the
cages
incorporating
driver
slowly
the
ift
observed
She
observ
e process for approximately another S minutes.
process at approximately 1915 hours. There were 3 piles of dead birds on the floor,
he back dock, she entered live hang to observe t
process outside
e pile of dead birds. The hangers were slowly hanging birds to determine if the birds were
ch pile. There were no live birds
approximately 2D birds i
observed 3 establishment employees working on the floor in live hang to
the
piles.
in
dead
throw
b
to
careful
were
dead or alive and
to emphasize the importance of keeping the live birds
spoke with the
le.
remove the pile of dead birds as quickly a
the establishment employees on the back dock loading
with
in
communication
of
staying
importance
e
emphasiz
separated from the dead birds and
on my way to the paw room to observe
ontrol. At approximately 1935, I
nsure their process remain
cages on the conveyor bel
n I opened the door to live hang I observed three piles of mixed live and dead birds on
observed that the light was on in live hang.
operational sanita
imately 4 feet in diameter. There was dead bird along the West wall that was
piles were approximately 3 feet high and covered and area ap
the floor,
on there was no one sorting the live birds from the dead birds that
ximately five feet in length and three to four feet high. At the time of my obse
a
area. I took Regulatory control at approximately 1939 hours,
shown
and
was
notified
were in the pile on the floor.
rea, and return to sanitary condition, and control
with USDA Retain tag U 6389D79D1, too stop the line and give the establishment ample time to clean
ndition, and they had control of their
their process. Regulatory control was reliquished at approimately 1953 hour, after the area was back in sanita
,

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process.

Est Number
P5787

Establishment Name
Pilgrims Pride Corporation

P5787

Pilgrims Pride Corporation

MOl Date
12/6/2013

MOl Text
Thursday, December 5, 2013 at about 0510 hours I observed chickens that have died other than by slaughter at 05787P in Natchitoches,
Dear
the law. FSIS is
LA. It is a prohibited act to process any poultry products that are capable of use as human food except in compliance with the requirements of
concerned when chicken(s) die other than by slaughter and when poor GCP are observed. Live chicken(s) dying by means other than slaughter create an
fulfill
insanitary condition and are adulterated in violation of 9 CFR 381.65(a) and 416.1. Allowing birds to be handled in the manners described below does not
the
under
birds
dead
observed
systems.
I
dump
the
and
trailers
on
cages
in
DOAs
few
observed
I
by
CCI.
and
abide
humanely
treat
poultry
obligation
to
the
dump system and one dead bird over by the cage repair area. DOA carcasses are to be condemned at ante-mortem inspection and should not be
dressed or conveyed into any department of the official establishment where poultry products are prepared or held (9 CFR 381.71). Further, birds have died
without being properly and fully bled after stunning/killing. While USDA inspection personnel have been performing online postmortem inspection we
inspection line. Poultry must be
(including myself) have observed increased number of cadavers and increased numbers of poorly bled carcasses on th
has
slaughtered in accordance with good commercial practices in a manner that will result in thorough bleeding of the carcasses and ensure that breathing
to
due
bled
improperly
t
being
and
are
establishmen
the
at
stopped prior to scalding (9 CFR 381.65(b)). The chickens have died or are near death upon arrival
following:
as
the
LA
Robeline,
in
hours
0135
from
weather
recorded
has
the
NOAA
shift.
during
this
conditions
weather
cold
esposure in the extremely
Temperature 37F; 96-97% humidity with nearly continuous rain; Wind N to NW at 6-7mph; and Wind chill 3SF. Freezing rain with wind has been the weather
for this night shift. The chickens have been travelling in cages on trailers at highway speeds then waiting on those trailers till entering the dump system in
adverse weather conditions. The only protection from the elements, for chickens on trailers during this shift, I can observe are wooden panels at the ends of
advised me at 0S49 hours that_______ informed him cages will be
at about 0535 hours of my findings,
the trailer. I informed
night time lows will be 36-2SF without accounting for wind or
the
forecasted
week
next
that
him
I
reminded
possible.
as
as
soon
(12/6)
shift
day
wrapped on
food
rain. FSIS reminds Pilgrims that the point of sanitary dressing and process control is to reduce contamination, prevent adulteration, prevent exposure to
properly
wholesome,
safe,
to
produce
operation
slaughter
entire
the
throughout
possible
as
are
as
clean
carcasses
safety hazards, and to ensure that poultry
labeled and packaged chicken. FSIS regards sanitary dressing and process control procedures as key to preventing insanitary conditions and carcass
contamination/adulteration. FSIS will continue to monitor the food safety system at Pilgrims. Recurrence of poor GCP may result in issuance of a
noncompliance record (NR) in addition to other administrative/regulatory actions. Refer to MOI 0E628031112266G dated 11/25/13 for a similar cause.
(C)
,

the_______ line side. I

12/17/2013 On December 17, 2013 at approximately 1:00 PM, I was conducting a Good Commercial Practices check in the live hang area on
observed a pile of carcasses at the end of the live hang belt. It was about 3 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter. These were all dead on arrival (DOA) birds.
DOA5. This is about 7% of the
They felt quite warm to the touch. These DOAs were chickens that had died other than by slaughter. In this lot there wer
compliance of 9 CFR
is
non
this
adulterated;
are
and
condition
insanitary
create
an
slaughter
other
than
means
Chickens
by
lot.
dying
number
in
the
total
381.65(b), 416.1 and 416.4(d). The plant has been wrapping the cages on the trucks due to the cold weather since birds have been dying in transit due to the
cold. The day had warmed up and the birds were sitting on the trucks still wrapped in plastic. I did observe an employee removing some of the plastic wrap
from cages on a truck. According to NOAA local temperatures that day were 32 degrees F at 6:15 AM which had warmed to 65 degrees F by 12:15 PM. I spoke
stated that in the future as a preventive measure they would start
and
o
removing the plastic wrap when the weather conditions have warmed up. USDA expects the establishment to make a diligent effort and take all precautions to
ensure that an incident such as this does not happen again. Copies of this Memorandum of Interview will be entered into PHIS, USDA inspection file,
.

distributed to the establishment and the District Veterinary Medical Specialist per FSIS Directive 6100.3.

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Est Nbr
P165S

st Name
OK Foods. Inc.

NR Number
223035108N-1

DATE
03/08/2012

Procedure
Code

Regulations

04C05

381.65(b)

On 03/08/12 at approximately 2045l prece edto the live hang area to verify
the plantils Good Commerc(ract1ces. Upon entering the live hang area I
observed live an4pOA-biid piled up at the end of the belt. Also live birds were
allowecLie-di6off the end of the belt Into the DOA barrels or to the floor. While
diing the full barreisset asidefor denaturing, I discovered 10-12 live birds mixed
in with the DOAs. Also while performing an ante-mortem inspection I noted two
b1tdiing out of a hole In one of the lower cages on the trailer. The birds were
part of Lotfl-11s.eencidents are violation of Reg. 381.65(b) that states that
accordance with good commercial practices and the
poultry must be slaughte
plants Animal Welfare Book that sta e

his document serves

nd can lead to
as a written notification of failure to meet regulatory require
additional enforcement actions as stated in 9CFR 550.4.

381.65(b)

At approximately 2103 hours on Tuesday March 6, 2012 as I was performing a food

me about
safety verification I observed 3 head on cadavers on thE (b)(4)
10 birds apart at the automatic rehang in the Picking room. I investigated to learn
the reason for the cadavers and I observed that the backup killer station for the line
was unattended. I notified and showed
notified
missing establishment employee,
and an establishment employee was placed into the backup
(b)(6)
kIIer station at 210b hours. The observation of cadavers on the line indicate poultry
died other than by slaughter, a poor commercial practice. The establishment failed
to meet 9 CFR 381.65(b). The lack of an establishment employee at an area
identified in the Hazard Analysis creating_adulterated product Is in violation of 9
CFR 381.65(a) and 416.1. (b) (1)(C)

P5787

Pilgrims Pride
Corporation

DEB1623032507N-1

03/07/2012

04C05

Description

.!

Pilgrims Pride

W004723033905N1

03/05/2012

381.65(b)

04C05

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..,

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rang the buzzer at station 7 on Une

At 1751 hour(DI(
back a bird with a completely intact head and neck 2wir-nO evidence of any
bleeding cut. The bird was dark red.jha..eraiThfnd. The bird could not reach the
g through the scalded. This bird being present at
inspection station with
ation is in noncompliance with CFR 381.65(b) which states no live
the ins
identified DOA’s
irds enter the scalding tank. Further calls from
hung back off the line. A call at 1919 hours was for a bird with a floppy neck, dark
tiYretioaQda friable liver. This bird had a foul odor. Another bird was hung
Iso had an odor of rotting flesh as well as very friable
back at 1002 hours.
s shall be condemned and not
skin and liver. CFR 381.90 states that
re poultry products
conveyed into any department of anofficial establis
(b) (i)(C)

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Est Nbr

Est Name
PJJgms Pride

NR Number
0000310122201N-1

DATE
12/01/2011

Procedure
Code

Regulations

04C05

381.65(b)

Corp&fion_..
._.___

..____

-EE

Description
At approximately 1010 hours, while performing a routine Good Comm
e scalder, I
Practices check at the point in the process where the bir
was alert, with head raised and
observed a live chicken enter the scalder.
was immediately notified and we
eyes open.
the end of the first picking machine. The cadaver exited the
stationed our
went to retrieve the carcass. While
ic ing machine and (b)(6)
he was doing so, two more cadavers exited the picking machine and he retrieved
that I would be
dditional carcasses. I notified
failure in a noncompliance report.
documenting
nd told him to show the cadavers and
contacted
area was
to red uce the

::

...

P5787

Pilgrims Pride
Corporation

0314-2011-14493

11/26/2011

04C04

381.65(b)

Friday November27 2011 at approximately 0402 hours while performing a Good

Commercial Practices of birds entering the scalder in the Picking Room on the
DIUJ line I observed the following. One chicken was seen with #1.5cm lateral
laceration exposing deep muscle and trachea that took 2-3 breaths (noted by rise
and fall of exposed trachea) prior to entering the scalder after going through the
brush machine. The establishment failed to meet the regulatory requirement 9 CFR
381.65(b). I notified

s Pride
Corporation

KCC2321113825N-1

11/25/2011

04C05

381.65(b)

At approximately 1651 while performing Good Commercial Practice

ere were some
following noncompliance was observed in the
notified the
cadavers in the bins at the sc
were count and there were 19 in the bin of the West line and
Th
in the bin of the East line. Then at 1730 there were S cadavers more
was notified and he informed USDA that the blade of
anged. Regulations 381.90 and 381.65(b) were not met.
the kill mac I
ated 10-25-2011, for a similar
Please refer to NR KCC2623
al this decision as
noncompliance. You are hereby advised of your rig
delineated by 381.35 of 9 CFR.

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Ext Nbr

P5787

Ext Name
Pilgrims Pride
Corporation

NR Number
0107-2010-14260

DATE
08/09/2010

Procedure
Code

Regulations

04C04

381.65(b)

Description

At approximately 1030 hr. while performing USDA relief breaks, I observed 3 DOAs
presented to the inspection stand in rapid succession. At approximately 1107 hr, I
performed a Good Commercial Practice Inspection (GCP), procedure code 04C04,
and observed that approximately 10% of birds In coups on parked hauling trailers
was notified of the DONs. At approximately
were DOA.
1330, while performing USDA relief breaks, I observed an additional 5 DOAs and
immediately. I performed a
notifie,
GCP inspection and observed approximately 80% of the birds heavily panting,
listless, and numerou5 birds (TNTC) in coups on these parked trailers were DOA. No
personnel was observed to be hosing down trailers as necessary to relieve those
birds that were exposed to the sun with no relief from shade, water, or fan as
stated in a plant procedure received by USDA on 7/02/10. signed b
There isa failure to address inclement weather which has resulted in poultry dying
other than by slaughter a violation of 9 CFR 381.65(b).
were notified of the findings.
Reinspection of the receiving area by[f.jIt.JI(
revealed an increased amount (TNTC approxinately 50%) of bird5 dumped from
the overcrowded cages were observed to be DOAs. In addition, the establishment
reported 4,125 DOAs on FSl5 form 9061-2, Poultry Condemnation Certificate.
Further investigation revealed that most of these birds died in the afternoon hours.
A review of the area temperatures at the time revealed a Heat Advisory, with
temperatures at 1040 F and a heat index of 1190 F. Therefore, it is reasonable to
conclude that poultry presented for slaughter died by means other than by
slaughter and more would have perished if not for USDA intervention.
anr
observed and were notified of the noncompliance. I
observed the plants corrective actions of increased personnel hosing down birds in
cages and the immediate dumping of a trailer of highly stressed birds under USDA
instruction. The establishment has the responsibility to ensure that birds are
maintained with minimal stress and do not die other than by slaughter. The
establishment failed to conform with good commercial practices and the regulatory
requirements of 9 CFR 381.65(b). A similar noncompliance was documented on NR#
0104-2010, dated 08/03/2010. A written response could not be obtained from the
provided a verbal further planned
establishment as of this date, but
action on 8/05/10 of relaying the incidence to Live Haul and
and placing additional fans during catching. In addition, the welfare of
birds during extreme heat conditions including overcrowding, was addressed to
the establishment in weekly meetings dated 8/05/10, 7/15/10, 7/08/10, 7/01/10,
6/24/10, and 6/17/10. The preventive measure stated may not have been
implemented or maintained as described. Continued failure to comply with
regulatory requirements could result in additional regulatory and/or administrative
action.
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Procedure

Est Nbr
P5787

Eat Name

Pilgrims Pride
Corporation

NR Number
0104-2010-14260

DATE

08/03/2010

Code
04C04

Description

Regulations
381.65(b)

At approximately 1030 hr, while performing USDA relief breaks, observed 3 DOAs
presented to the inspection stand in rapid succession. At approximately 1107 hr. I
performed a Good Commercial Practice Inspection, procedure code 04C04, and
observed that approximately 40% of birds in coups on parked hauling trailers were
displaying signs of hyperthermia (heat exhaustion heavy panting). I also observed
that birds exposed to the sun had no excess to relief from shade. fan, or water mi5t
and no plant personnel was hosing the sun exposed side of trailers down as stated
There
in a plant procedure received by USDA on 7/02/10, signed by
isa failure to address inclement weather which has resulted in poultry dying other
than by slaughter a violation of 9 CFR 381.65(b).
were notified of the findings.
an
At approximately 1210 hr. 1400 hr, and 1420 hr on-line inspectors identified
additional DOAs. Reinspection of the receiving area revealed approximately 40% of
the birds on the exposed sunny side were heavily panting, an increased amount
(TNTC) of birds dumped from the parked cages were observed to be DOAs, birds
dumped onto the belts were crowded and stacked on top of each other, and at one
point both lines were stopped for approximately 30 minutes due to congestion in
live hang (insufficient number of vats to accommodate increased numbers of
DOAs). In addition, the establishment reported 3.192 DOAs on FSIS form 9061-2,
Poultry Condemnation Certificate. Further investigation revealed that most of these
birds died in the afternoon hours. A review of the area temperatures at the time
revealed a Heat Advisory, with temperatures at 970 F and a heat index of 1170 F.
Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that poultry presented for slaughter died by
and
means othert
-

noncomp
I was not ed of the noncompliance. I
...reased personnel hosing down birds in
observed the
cages and the placement of two additional fans. The establishment has the
responsibility to ensure that birds are maintained with minimal stress and do not
die other than by slaughter. The establishment failed to conform with good
commercial practices and the regulatory requirements of 9 CFR 381.65(b). A similar
noncompliance was documented on NR# 0078-2010, dated 00/21/2009 which
further planned action states. At this time we are trying different programs. We
are watching the catch crew remove the birds from the house, we have increased
the water flow nozzles from foggers to sprayers, we are wetting the birds in the
cages once parked at the fans as needed, have replaced the one fan not working.
and will continue to try different things until we have come up with the best
solution. The preventive measure stated may not have been implemented or
maintained as described. Continued failure to comply with regulatory requirements
could result in additional regulatory and/or administrative action.
.

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Est Nbr
P5787

Est Name
Pilgrims Pride
Corporation

NR Number
0078-2010-14260

DATE
06/21/2010

Procedure
Code

Regulations

04C04

381.65(b)

Description
At approximately 1313 hr, while performing procedure 04C04, Good Commercial
Practice Inspection, I observed approximately 75% of birds in coups on parked
hauling trailers were displaying signs of hyperthermia (heat exhaustion heavy
panting). I also observed that most, approximately half, of the water mist and fan5
were not operating at optimal capacity and/or operational and birds exposed to the
the sun had no excess to relief from shade, fan, or water mist. While giving USDA
breaks at approximately 1340 hr. I also observed seven (7) DOAs presented to the
inspection station within a ten minute time frame. The establishment management
was also notified of other inspection personnel identifying DOAs on the inspection
stands at the same time. In addition, the establishment reported 2,507 DOAs on
FSIS form 6510-7, Poultry Lot Information. Further investigation revealed that most
of these birds died in the afternoon hours. A review of the area temperatures at the
time revealed a Heat Advisory, with temperatures at 101 F and a heat index of
118 F. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that poultry presented for slaughter
F .,,-,* c,.,
,.,,,,,I1
,,,,4
died by means other
-

I was not.,.... f the noncompliance. I

noncornpiance.i
observed the plants corrective actions of moving the trailers to areas of optimal
relief in the shade and in front of functioning fans/water mist. The establishment
has the responsibility to ensure that birds are maintained with minimal stress and
do not die other than by slaughter. The establishment failed to conform with good
commercial practices and the regulatory requirements of 9 CFR 381.65(b).
Continued failure to comply with regulatory requirements could result In additional
regulatory and/or administrative action.

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Est Nbr

Eat Name
Sanderson Farms, Inc.

NR Number
0258-2010-14318

DATE
05/28/2010

Procedure
Code

RegulatIons

04C04

381.65(b)

Description
At approximately 0522 Hours, while performing PBIS Task 04C0.4 at th
ction personnel.
station for Evisceration Line #2 the following was noted
ave a single vertical line on
One out of ten randomly selected blrd5 was f
y the USDA inspectors helper to identify it
its back. This mark is Cut Ofl the c
rom the line at the House Inspectors Station, and
as needing to be re
or Airsaculitis cleanout. The Establishment has these procedures listed
repr
in its Quality Manual under Reprocessing. There were no establishment
ersonnel In the area to remove the carcass from the line at the time of the
was notified of these
fin i
took the carcass to the reprocessing
cass
findings and shown
s noncompliant with 9 CFR 381.65(a).
station for proper handling. This
ctive Plant Actions: No
381.65(b) and 381.79. Past Similar NRs Previo
54-2010 dated
written response had been received at the time of this fin in
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P5787

Pilgrims Pride
Corporation

0058-2010-14260

FOL4 2012-206_NR.pdf

05/26/2010

04C04

381.65(b)

At approximately 0812 hour, while performing a good commercial practice

inspection, I observed the following non-compliance on the side in the live
hang area; the DOA vat had 5 (five) live birds comingled with numerous (TNTC) dead
birds. Two (2) live birds were buried under the DOAs head down with only the
heaving abdomens visible with an additional three live birds observed upon closer
inspection and removal of other DOAs. The live birds were observed to be blinking
their eyes and gasping for air when removed from the pile. In addition, live hang
personnel were continuously piling other deceased carcasses into the vat and on
top of the live birds when first observed. Regulatory control was taken by stopping
observed and was notified of
the picking line,
the compliance. The live birds were removed from the pile and the full DOA vat was
emptied by plant personnel. It is reasonable to conclude that the live birds would
have perished by means other than slaughter had not USDA Intervened. The
establishment failed to meet the regulatory requirements of 9 CFR 381.65(b).
Continued failure to comply with the regulatory requirements could result in
additional regulatory and/or administrative action.