Beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) may be used in the preparation of fabricated beef steaks only in accordance with the conditions prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section.

This Guide is designed as a user-friendly introduction to the basic food labeling requirements for meat, poultry, and egg products.

Labeling: All labels and other written, printed, or graphic matter (i) upon any article or any of its containers or wrappers, or (ii) accompanying such article.

When beef cheek meat, beef head meat, or beef heart meat is used in the prepara-tion of this product, its presence shall be reflected in the statement of ingre-dients required by part 317 of this sub-chapter.

When beef heart meat, cheek meat, or head meat is used in excess of 25 percent of the meat block, it must be reflected in the product name, e.g., “Chili with Beef and Beef Heart Meat.”

Beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) may be used in the preparation of fabricated beef steaks only in accordance with the conditions prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section.

Meat producers must provide documentation that prove their marketing claims to USDA-FSIS labeling and program delivery staff (LPDS). The LPDS evaluates labels, publishes guidance and verifies …

When beef cheek meat, beef head meat, or beef heart meat is used in preparation of this product, its presence shall be reflected in the statement of ingredients required by part 317 of this subchapter.

Feb 19, 2025 · USDA’s authority over meat, poultry, and egg product labeling requirements includes both mandatory and voluntary label provisions. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and …

This guidance document assists firms in the development of food labels that meet FSIS requirements. This guidance document relates to FSIS labeling regulations in 9 CFR 317 and 381.