Are exotic animals slaughtered under voluntary inspection subject to Agency standards for no visible feces?
A2: Yes, under 9 CFR 352.11, product under voluntary inspection is subject to 9 CFR 310.18, which permits no visible feces on carcasses and carcass parts. Under this requirement, establishments must remove any such contamination from carcasses and parts before they may be found wholesome and the mark of voluntary inspection is applied [9 CFR 352.1(i)].
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