Questions and Answers on Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade- Tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products
Guideline ID
FSIS-GD-2016-0005
Issue Date
March 2016
This guidance document helps official establishments address questions related to validated cooking instructions for mechanically tenderized beef. It relates to the FSIS final rule Descriptive Designation for Needle-or Blade Tenderize (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products and 9 CFR 317.
Disclaimer: The contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.