Evaluation of Intended Use Hazards During Retail Meat Grinding

This document is intended to be guidance for retail food establishments that grind beef and to assist with creating protocols and training materials for their establishments. The recommendations are not intended to replace, or otherwise serve as, the rules and regulations applicable to food establishments in any given federal, state, local or tribal jurisdiction. Please refer to the appropriate inspection authority in your jurisdiction for further guidance. Inspectors often have deep expertise and can assist with food safety management programs and compliance with existing regulations.

This document was created to update the previous document "Guidance Document for the Production of Raw Ground Beef at Various Types of Retail Food Establishments."