02. 6100066431 Meat Specifications.pdf

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE

COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL

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MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS

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FRESH BEEF

Item Numbers Refer to IMP Series 100 - Eff. 1-88 Amendment No. 1 - 11/88, Amend #2, effective 10/90

#2M BEEF CUBES, FABRICATED, FROZEN - IQF cubes, 240 Lbs.

1/2" to 3/4" in size. Meat from head, tongue, heart, esophagus or straight (added) fat is not acceptable. Meat derived from the Advanced Meat Recovery system and/or Fatty Reduced Beef Products is not acceptable. Fat content shall not exceed 20%.

The product must be labeled to indicate fat content.

No binders or extenders permitted. Packaged in 5 to 10 lb. units.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Holbee 21008 Maidrite 70804-18100

Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery 10/05/26 80 Lbs 11/02/26 80 Lbs 12/07/26 80 Lbs

#3M GROUND BEEF, FINE GRIND - Using the procedures 840 Lbs.

outlined in the IMPS interim QA provisions effective 10/90, the average fat content will be no more than 20%. The product must be labeled to indicate the fat content. Meat from head, tongue, heart, esophagus, or straight (added) fat is not acceptable. Meat derived from the Advanced Meat Recovery system and/or Fatty Reduced Beef Products is not permitted. Frozen. Packaged in 5 to 10 lb. units. No beef is allowed from the advanced meat recovery system.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Kesslers 52280136(10 lb. units) Kesslers 52285136(5 lb. units) Fiore Food Service BF47 Heeps B533

Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery 10/05/26 280 Lbs.

11/02/26 280 Lbs.

12/07/26 280 Lbs.

#6M BEEF ROUND, TOP (INSIDE), CAP OFF, UNCOOKED, 360 Lbs.

(IMP BONELESS Product shall be labeled USDA Select #169) or USDA Choice. Gracilis muscle (cap) removed.

No more than 1/4" surface fat maximum thickness at any one point. Shall be cut in an 8-14 lb.

range. Frozen.

NOTE: Facility will monitor for acceptability of product bid, size and labeling requirement.

10/5/26 120 Lbs 11/02/26 120 Lbs 12/07/26 120 Lbs

#7M BEEF CUBED STEAK SPECIAL - Shall be prepared 27 Cases from any portion of the carcass that meets the end item requirements. Shank and heel meat shall be excluded. Steaks shall be cubed twice at approximate right angles. Knitting of 2 or more pieces and folding the meat when cubing is per-missible. After cubing, surface and seamfat shall be minimal. Individual steaks shall remain intact when suspended 1/2" from the outer degree. The steaks shall be free of heavy connective tissues, bones, cartilages, and lymph glands. Portion size 4 oz. Layer packed, each layer 1 steak deep with moisture-proof paper between layers. Steaks shall be frozen for easy separation. Frozen. Packed in 5 to 10 lb. cartons.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Maplevale Farms (Amity) 2582/5025 Maid Rite 70804-16703 Fiore Food Service BF 13 Advance 17141 Kesslers 74924 Heeps B460 Chicago Meat Authority 73523

Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery 10/05/26 90 Lbs 11/02/26 90 Lbs 12/07/26 90 Lbs

#10M MEATBALLS, ITALIAN, DRY PACK - Pre or Fully- 100 Lbs

Cooked. Individually Quick Frozen (IQF).

Meatball to be not less than 65% beef, pork and/or lamb. May contain up to 15% of bread crumbs, eggs, soy protein concentrate, etc.

as binders and flavorings. (Dinner balls are not acceptable). Portion size: Style A - 1 oz;

Style B: - ½ oz. Packed in 3 to 10 lb. cartons.

Buyer to specify size.

STYLE A: 1 oz.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Big City Meatball (Maidrite) 12302 Casa Maid 50210 Hanover 50410 Fontanini (Mamma Ranne's) CM0066 Fontanini (Mamma Ranne's) CM66R Jac Pac Italian Good Servings V2001 Chef Italia 73119-11302 Rosina Bella 40006 Sicilian Chef 70034 (All Beef) Tyson 49180-928 Buona Vita (Mamma Mia) MM B010 On-Cor Redi-Serve PC 1411 King’s Command L261 Heeps A026

10/05/26 50 Lbs 11/02/26 50 Lbs

#11M SEASONED BEEF FOR SALISBURY STEAK (Without Gravy) 210 Lbs.

Individually Frozen. Beef with seasonings. Meat by-products or extenders are not permitted. Non fat dry milk will be allowed. Layer packed with moisture-proof paper between layers. Portion size 4 oz. each. Packed in 6 to 12 lb. cartons.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s)

Maid Rite 70804-44902 Travisco 540

Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery 10/05/26 70 Lbs 11/02/26 70 Lbs 12/07/26 70 Lbs

FRESH PORK

Item Number refers to USDA IMP Specifications, Series 400 - Amend. #1, 10/1/90, and Amend. #2, 7/1/91.

#17M GROUND PORK, FINE GRIND - Ground pork shall be 100 Lbs.

(IMP reasonably uniform, having light pink to light #496) red color. Product shall be labeled to indicate a maximum fat content of 25% of finished product.

The meat shall be free of bones, cartilage, seedy mammary tissue, connective tissues, and exposed lymph glands. Frozen.

Packed in 5 to 10 lb. units.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s)

Farmland 134667 Kesslers 698 Martin 2085 Albert 230082 Berkshire Foods 20017 Reinhart 32890 Fiore Food Service PK34 Heeps P242

Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery

11/15/26 50 Lbs

#20M PORK CHOPS CENTER CUT, BONLESS – (Individually Quick Frozen) Surface fat shall be trimmed not to exceed a maximum ¼” in thickness at any point. Portion thickness approximately ¾”. Portion size 4 oz. Layer packed, each layer one chop deep, with moisture-proof paper between layers.

May contain a maximum of 15% solution containing water, phosphates, sodium diacetate for tenderness. Packed in 10 lb.

cases.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s)

Hormel (Always Tender) 33036(contains solution) Hatfield (Chef Pleaser) 1684 (contains solution) Kesslers 60104 (no solution) Reinhart 48184 (no solution) Tyson 11164-1208 4 oz. marinated (IBP) Tyson 11167-1208 4 oz. non-marinated (IBP) Heeps P296C Fiore Food service PK 28A Chicago Meat Authority 82113

Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery 10/05/26 100 Lbs 11/02/26 100 Lbs 12/07/26 100 Lbs

#24M HAM, BONELESS (CURED & SMOKED) FULLY COOKED - 360 Lbs.

Water Added - WR 6-12 lbs. Prepared from one or a combination of the larger muscle systems of the ham, specifically from the inside or outside portions. A cross section of this item shall have a smooth appearance without noticeable seams and is of an even uniform color across the entire cut surface (two-tone color not permitted).

Minimal surface fat not to exceed ¼”. Ham and Water Product is not acceptable. Individually vacuum-packaged in a smooth compact cohesive ham, having a cylindrical or oval shape.

A cross-section of the ham shall have no detrimental recesses (holes), in the finished product.

Vacuum-packed. Chilled.

Special Chilled ham must contain a date of production on each ham or master Note: container. Date of production will either be identified by a

Straightforward calendar date or coding method. If another coding method is used explanation will be sent to each Facility Director of Dietetic Services.

Farmland 128570 or 128580 Kesslers - Stadium Ham 529 Dutch Master's - Pride 7500 Bil-Mar - Buffet Ham 17505 Hormel Old Tyme Ham 8112 Albert’s (Tavern) 163P Albert’s (Buffet) 171P Berk Homestyle Classic 5074 Gwaltney (Buffet) 5334

Hatfield Chef Pleaser 2247(4/cs) Hillshire Farms Imperial Club 33436(2/cs) Tyson 3126-928 Round (2/cs) Tyson 3127-928 Flat Buffet (2/cs)

Tyson 103211-928 Patrick Cudahy 4320017527 Kunzler Old fashion Bnless Ham 2153

10/05/26 120 Lbs 11/02/26 120 Lbs 12/07/26 120 Lbs

#25M GROUND HAM - Should be derived from a fully 21 Cases cooked ham, water added product. Product should be derived from a ham that was cooked in a water or steam medium in an impervious casing.

3/8" coarse grind. 3 to 10 lb. unit. Frozen.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s)

Kesslers 924 Heeps P101

Delivery Dates Cases/Delivery 10/05/26 7 Cases 11/02/26 7 Cases 12/07/26 7 Cases

#27M HAM, BONELESS, BOILED/FULLY COOKED (CURED) - 30 Lbs.

(IMP (Typical use - sandwiches). Deli Style. Water #580) added. Ham and water product not acceptable.

Pullman shaped. A cross section of this item should have the appearance of four (or less) whole muscle systems. It shall have no detrimental holes in the finished product. Vacuum packed. Smoke flavoring not added. Chilled.

Special Chilled hams must contain a date of production on Note: each ham or master container. Date of production will either be identified by a straightforward calendar or other coding method. If another coding method is used, explanation will be sent to each facility Director of Dietetic Services.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s)

Hatfield/Clemens 2292 Armour 31533 Farmland 290110 Kesslers 52342050 Esskay 70307 Gwaltney 8357 Patrick Cudahy Hambassador 17226 Wilson Continental Deli Lite 71335 Albert’s 322C Hormel 8564 Tyson 71338-928 (10% water added)

10/05/26 30 Lbs.

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SAUSAGE PRODUCTS:

Item Numbers refer to USDA IMP Specifications, Series 800, Eff. 7/76 and Amended 1/79, 5/79, 12/81 and 11/92.

#33M FRANKFURTERS - Formula D--All Beef. 210 Lbs.

(IMP Natural color. Skinless. Shall #800) not contain any binders, extenders (HVP is acceptable) such as nonfat dry milk, or soy product, partially defatted fatty tissue or variety meats. Size 8 links per lb.; length 5 to 6 inches. Atmosphere controlled package.

3 to 10 lb. bulk units. Chilled.

Special Chilled product must contain a date of Note: production on each master container. Date of production will either be identified by a straightforward calendar date or other coding method. If another coding method is used, explanation will be sent to each facility Director of Dietetic Services.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Berks 1016 Hatfield 3321 Wilson Gold label 74338 Kesslers 39 Farmland 810967 Kunzler 1145 Bryan 21697 (2/5#) John Morrell 02787 Albert’s 364AB Kaye 1041 Gwaltney 8433(CN Label) Sysco/Imperial 1137728(CN Label) Ballpark 16719 Ferns Stahl-Meyer 15947 15118 (CN Label) (Beef ) Jumbo Bun Size

10/05/26 70 Lbs 11/02/26 70 Lbs 12/07/26 70 Lbs

7/20

#34M BOLOGNA - Formula D--All Beef. Natural color. 20 Lbs.

(IMP Artificial casings. Size 6-12 lbs. (Jumbo).

#801) Maximum 30% total fat content. This product shall not contain any binders or extenders (HVP is acceptable) such as nonfat dry milk or soy products. Style: Unsliced. Vacuum packed.

Chilled.

Special Chilled bologna must contain a date of production Note: on each master container. Date of production will either be identified by a straightforward calendar date or other coding method. If another coding method is used, explanation will be sent to each Facility Director of Dietetic Services.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s)

Kayem 1140 Berks 3430 Hatfield 3200 Farmland 821000 Best 0220 Wilson Continental Deli 74534 Gwaltney Deli 5380 Albert’s 300C Kunzler 1715

10/05/26 20 Lbs

#36M PORK SAUSAGE, LINKS, PRECOOKED, SKINLESS - 100 Lbs.

(IMP Individually Quick Frozen (IQF). Shall comply #802B) with IMPS #802. Portion size .8 oz. to 1 oz.

links. Packed in 5 to 12 lb. units. (Buyer to specify beef if necessary.)

Syle A: Regular Acceptable Brands/Code(s) Minitchef (Maidrite) 70511 (1.0 oz.)

Patrick Cudahy 19003 (1.0 oz.)

Patrick Cudahy 19002 (.8 oz.)

Jones 018510 Hatfield 03520 (.8 oz.)

Hatfield 03521 (1 oz.)

Hormel Beef Breakfast Sausage 07534 Rose's 700223 Bar S Gold 23051 Quick-To-Fix 11126 Jimmy Dean 23704 Jimmy Dean 25448 (1 oz.)

Hormel 29154 Embers Farm 31125

Style B: Low Sodium Acceptable Brands/Codes:

Jones Dairy Farm 018514

Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery 10/05/26 50 Lbs 11/02/26 50 Lbs

#37M PORK SAUSAGE, PATTIES, PRECOOKED - Individually 50 Lbs.

(IMP Quick Frozen (IQF). Pork chopped or ground to #802B) a moderately coarse texture and mixed with salt and spices. Portion size 2 oz. each.

Packed in 5 to 10 lb. units.

Style A: Regular: Acceptable Brands/Code(s)

Patrick Cudahy 19007 Jones 018750 Hatfield 3551 (4/10lb bundles) Hatfield 3532 (10 lb units each) Rose's 800109 Quick-To-Fix 11000 Hormel 22054 Gwaltney 7932 Nick’s PC21620 Patuxent Farms 24670 John Morrell 70100-98956 Jimmy Dean 25443 Embers Farm 11100 Big City Sausage Patties 72302 Maid-rite

#38M SALAMI, COOKED - Pork and Beef. Pork hearts 20 Lbs.

(IMP are acceptable. Diameter 3.5" - 4.5".

#804) WR 7-12 lbs. Style: Unsliced. Vacuum packed.

Chilled.

Special Chilled products must have a date of production Note: on master container. Date of production will either be identified by a straightforward calendar date or other coding method. If another coding method is used, explanation will be sent to each Facility Director of Dietetic Services.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s)

Alberts 328C Berks 3212 Hatfield 3240 Kesslers 205 Farmland 821730 Kunzler 1599 Gwaltney 5337

10/05/26 20 Lbs

#44M Fully Cooked Charbroiled Beef Burgers – 100% yield. 12 Cases Buyer to specify size of burger. Product not to contain soy.

Ball Park 38113-8600 (3 oz.; 54 per case) 38114-8600 (4 oz ; 40 per case)

Maid Rite 48339-26004 (4 oz.; 48 per case)

Advance Pierre 9040 (3 oz ; 80 per case)

11/15/26 12 Cases