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Notice of Suspension 

July 24, 2023

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Your establishment does have a robust systematic approach. You have used this program 

consistently specific for cattle slaughter. However, approximately one month ago you began 

slaughtering swine for the first time, and you did not reassess your humane handling program 

accordingly. The Inspector in Charge had not verified the systematic approach was robust and 

implemented specific to swine. Therefore, FSIS is issuing a Notice of Suspension for this 

egregious inhumane handling event. 

The suspension of the assignment of inspectors will remain in effect until such time as you 

provide adequate written assurance to this office of corrective actions and preventive measures to 

assure that the handling and/or slaughter of animals will be done humanely and in accordance 

with the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), 21 United States Code (USC) 610(b), and the 

regulations promulgated therein. You may submit your corrective and preventive actions to my 

attention at the Dallas District Office.

You are reminded that as an operator of a federally inspected establishment, you are expected to 

comply with FSIS regulations and to take appropriate corrective actions to prevent inhumane 

slaughter. Please be advised that your failure to respond adequately to these rules may result in 

our initiating action to withdraw inspection from your establishment. 

In accordance with 9 CFR 500.5(a)(5), you may appeal this action by contacting: 

Ms. Melissa Moore

Executive Associate for Regulatory Operations 

Office of Field Operations

Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA 

1400 Independence Ave. SW

Room 3160 South Building 

Washington, DC 20250 

Office: (202) 450-0330

melissa.moore@usda.gov

In addition, you may request a hearing regarding this determination pursuant to FSIS’s Rules of 

Practice, 9 CFR 500. The Rules of Practice were published in the Federal Register, Volume 64, 

Number 228, on November 29, 1999. As specified in Section 500.5(d), should you request a 

hearing, FSIS will file a complaint that will include a request for an expedited hearing.

If you wish to request a hearing regarding this determination, you should contact:

Mr. Scott C. Safian, Director 

Enforcement Operations Branch

Office of Investigation, Enforcement and Audit 

Food Safety and Inspection Service 

United States Department of Agriculture 

Stop Code 3753, PP3, Cubicle 9-235-A 

1400 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington, DC 20250 

Telephone: (202) 418-8872

Fax Number: (202) 245-5097
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If you have any questions, please contact , District Veterinary Medical 

Specialist (DVMS), at 

Sincerely,

JENNIFER 

BEASLEY 

MCKEAN

Digitally signed by JENNIFER

BEASLEY MCKEAN

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MCKEAN

Dr. Jennifer McKean, DVM 

District Manager

cc:

, Frontline Supervisor, Albuquerque, NM 

Inspector in Charge, Establishment 51303, Roswell, NM 

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I received a copy of this Notice of Suspension dated July 24, 2023, on:

Date

Responsible Plant Official Signature of FSIS Witness