FSIS Stabilization Guideline for Meat and Poultry Products (Revised Appendix B)
Replaces: FSIS-GD-2017-0007
This guideline provides information on the Agency regulatory requirements associated with safe production of heat-treated ready-to-eat (RTE) and not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) meat and poultry products with respect to preventing or limiting the growth of spore-forming bacteria and other pathogens. It applies to small and very small meat and poultry official establishments although all meat and poultry establishments may apply the recommendations in this guideline. It relates to 9 CFR 318.17(a)(2), 9 CFR 318.23(c)(1), 9 CFR 381.150(a)(2), 9 CFR 381.150(b), and 9 CFR 417.
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.