To supply federal assistance to delaware to operate a meat and poultry inspection program in order to assure the consumer an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry…

The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service awarded a $438,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Delaware Department of Agriculture, Food Products Inspection Division, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, under the Cooperative Agreements with States for Intrastate Meat and Poultry Inspection program (CFDA 10.475). The award supplies federal assistance to enable Delaware to operate its state meat and poultry inspection program, assuring consumers an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products.

The Food Products Inspection Division, based in Camden, Delaware, conducts ante-mortem and post-mortem meat and poultry inspections, performs product sampling and compliance monitoring, executes enforcement actions related to food safety regulations, and verifies country-of-origin labeling for regulated food items including lamb, goat, chicken, fish, shellfish, fruits, vegetables, peanuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, and ginseng through retail store reviews. The division also manages voluntary poultry and shell egg grading and auditing services using USDA grade standards and performs mandatory shell egg inspection services through state-licensed employees. The division operates as a direct state cooperator with no federal contract prime awardees or sub-recipients. Performance occurs in Delaware.

To supply federal assistance to delaware to operate a meat and poultry inspection program in order to assure the consumer an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products.