Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part I - Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
Chapter 1 - MEAT HYGIENE
Subchapter C - POSTMORTEM INSPECTIONS
Section 1.114 - Retention of carcass or part

(a) Each carcass, including all detached organs and other parts, in which any lesion or other condition is found that might render the meat or any part unfit for food purposes, or which is otherwise adulterated and would therefore require a subsequent inspection shall be retained by the program employe at the time of inspection.

(b) The identity of such retained carcass, detached organ or other part shall be maintained until the final inspection has been completed.

(c) Retained carcasses may not be washed or trimmed unless authorized by the program employe.