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Controls Over Imported Meat and Poultry Products

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
24601-0003-21
Report Type
Audit
Component
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Description
OIG evaluated FSIS’ controls to ensure the safety of imported meat and poultry.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)

Recommendations

Conduct refresher training for IPP responsible for import reinspection on the procedure for label verification of shipping container labels outlined in FSIS Directive 9900.5, Label Verification of Imported Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products.

Update FSIS Directive 9900.1, Imported Product Shipment Presentation, with clear instructions for verifying the lot unit counts.

Conduct refresher training for IPP responsible for import reinspection on the lot unit count procedures.