To supply federal assistance to north carolina 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…

The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service awarded a Cooperative Agreement of $260,000 to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services on October 1, 2025, to operate a state meat and poultry inspection program assuring consumers an adequate supply of safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products.

The award funds the inspection of meat, poultry, and egg products in processing plants and facilities within North Carolina to enforce federal safety standards, proper labeling requirements, and humane slaughter practices. Work is performed in North Carolina under the Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection program (CFDA 10.477) through September 30, 2026. The recipient maintains sanitation and operating standards for inspection of meat, poultry, and egg product plant facilities and equipment. The Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service will conduct audits every three years to validate that the state program remains at least equal to federal standards. Accounting records are made available to the Comptroller General and authorized representatives of the Secretary of Agriculture. Pending Secretarial approval, the recipient may receive annual renewals if it maintains required standards.

To supply federal assistance to north carolina 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.