MIL_Meat Specs_FY27 QTR1.xlsx

Specifications

(FD&C) Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder. When a known allergen is included in the item(s), the item(s) must comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the FD&C Act. Major allergens identified in the FD&C Act include: wheat, fish, milk, soy, tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, and shellfish or those in effect on the date of the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.

1 Beef Patty, 6 oz, by the pound Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, with Paper Separation or Individually Quick Frozen.

Ground Beef Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling.

Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Product to be packed in 10 to 60 lb cases. 1 mil or thicker bags. Patties will be packed in boxes completely lined with plastic bags. The open end of

seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags. No open bags, opaque or colored bags. Note weight of packaging and

169 - Round, Tip (Inside), 169A - Round, Tip (Inside), Cap Off, 170 - Round, Bottom (Gooseneck), 170A - Round, Bottom (Gooseneck), Heel Out, 171B - Round, Outside Round (Flat), 180 - Loin, Strip Loin, Boneless. Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote

Standards, and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 7 CFR § 70 and 70.200 et seq., §70.220, §70.232, §70.233, §70.234 A Quality. All processing activities shall comply with all applicable FSIS regulations and requirements, including 9 CFR § 381, and shall be done under FSIS inspection. The commodity shall not be processed or packaged more than 60 days prior to the first date of the delivery period for each sales order. Frozen commodity when specified in the Solicitation, shall be processed, packaged and packed, and placed in a freezer within 7 calendar days after the date of harvest. Product must be produced under FSIS pathogen reduction standards, as specified in 9 CFR § 381. Boneless, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage, fat, holes, tendons, bone pieces, blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and muscle mutilations. Slight discolorations is permitted, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. Unbreaded. – All packaging materials shall comply with FSIS regulations (9 CFR § 381.144 Packaging Materials). All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition, shall not impart objectionable odors or flavors to the commodity, shall be safe for use in contact with food products (cannot adulterate product or be injurious to health). Packed in poly bag boxes.

Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil; and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. Frozen commodity showing any evidence of defrosting, refreezing, or freezer deterioration shall be rejected for use under this FPPS. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will

ounce range. Italian sausage is a fresh, uncooked, linked product. The meat components must be chopped or ground to a moderately course texture. The sausage itself (or interior cut surface of links) is moderately coarse in texture with a uniform color ranging from medium to dark reddish-brown with evenly distributed fat particles. The use of artificial colors in the manufacture of any sausage item is not permitted. The use of ingredients, method of addition, and product labeling shall comply with the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) Regulations and Policies. The purchaser maintains the right to verify the amounts of added ingredients using approved testing methods. Fat content shall be declared on the product label along with a nutrition facts panel in accordance with FSIS regulations. Links must be moderately uniform in length and diameter. Packaging: layers one link deep will be separated with waxed paper or sheets of plastic material used for this purpose. IMPS 818, Italian Sausage, Formula D, P2, or P3, Flavoring C – Sweet (Contains increased amounts of sugar or sweetener), Type E - Linked, Casing Option B - Hog, Linked (Natural) or D - Collagen Casings

No open bags or packaging. Delivered cases must be labeled with fat content. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of

NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET

Page &P of July 11, 2019

Award Delivery Information

All non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 40 degrees F.

All canned goods must be delivered above 34 degrees F and not frozen.

All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below.

Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused.

All items will be closely inspected.

Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specifications compliance.

Receipt of delivery may be conditional for a period of three (3) days in order to allow for adequate examination and testing.

Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused.

Items which are conditionally received, and found to be unacceptable, must be picked up at the vendors' expense within two (2) weeks of noncompliance notification.

If the product is not picked up within two (2) weeks, it will be disposed of by warehouse staff.

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