To supply federal assistance to illinois 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 $600,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Illinois Department Of Agriculture on October 1, 2025, under the Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection program (CFDA 10.477) to operate a state-level meat and poultry inspection program ensuring consumers receive safe, wholesome, and properly labeled meat and poultry products.

The award funds the Illinois Department Of Agriculture's inspection operations across Illinois through September 30, 2026. The program protects public health by enforcing strict standards for food safety, proper labeling, and humane treatment under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, and Humane Slaughter Act. Eligible cooperators like Illinois must maintain "at least equal to" inspection standards and undergo triennial audits by FSIS to validate compliance. Complete accounting records remain available to the Comptroller General and authorized representatives of the Secretary of Agriculture. The Illinois Department OF Agriculture, a child agency of the State of Illinois operating through its Office of the Governor, receives the funding as the direct recipient.

To supply federal assistance to illinois 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.