Inspection
Federal/State | Consumer Food | Red Meat and Poultry | Fruit and Vegetable | Egg Grading
Federal/State Inspection Service
The
Federal/State Inspection Service provides the fresh and processing
industries with a needed and important quality control and quality determination
service. This service is a vital component if the tablestock
sector of the industry is to experience any market expansion. The processing
sector of the industry has long recognized the importance of having
an unbiased, nationally recognized quality determination service. This
is evidenced by the fact that practically all potatoes and peas sold
to processors located in Aroostook County are voluntarily inspected
by the Federal/State Inspection Service. Wild blueberries for
fresh use are also inspected under the provisions of a state marketing
order. (207)764-2100
Consumer Food Inspection
The Consumer Food Inspection unit has broad responsibilities ranging
from inspecting food salvage operations to ice manufacturers. The primary
focus of the unit is to protect the consuming public by performing inspection
and licensing activities ensuring that foods are packaged, processed,
prepared and stored in sanitary and safe environments. Inspectors protect
the consumers, while educating and working with owners of food businesses
in the state. This partnership assures consumers of a safe food supply
while providing marketing assistance to small and large businesses alike.
Contacts:
From Jackman area, Greenville area, Howland, and South, also
west of Machias to Kittery, contact (207) 287-3841
For Howland to the North, also North of the Golden Road, and Machias
East (207) 764-2100
Red Meat and Poultry Inspection
The Maine Red Meat and Poultry Inspection Program started daily inspections
on June 16, 2003. Current meat plants under state
inspection.
The program is regulating
the wholesomeness and quality of Maine's meat and poultry, and ensures
the consumer a safe product. The program is at minimum, equal to the
current USDA Inspection System.
The objective of the Meat and Poultry Inspection program is to assist
Maine's very small to medium sized meat and poultry processors by providing
state inspected slaughtering facilities. This, coupled with timely, local
decision-making will build on the success of the current industry while
promoting additional business within the state. If you are interested
in state inspection, or have any questions, please contact: Henrietta
Beaufait at (207) 287-7512: or email: henrietta.beaufait@maine.gov
The Maine Department of Agriculture and the Maine Red Meat and Poultry
Inspection Program is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Read
the USDA Non-Discrimination Statement. (this will open in a separate
window)
Fruit and Vegetable Inspection
Inspection Service provides the agricultural industries an unbiased, nationally
recognized and uniform gradingservice for agricultural products. This uniform
grading is a key component in accessing ocal, national and international markets.
Contact: Patricia Roix, phone: (207)764-2100,
email: pat.roix@maine.gov
Poultry and Egg Grading
Federal/State poultry and shell egg grading provides the poultry and
shell egg industries an unbiased nationally recognized and uniform grading
service for poultry and shell eggs. This uniform grading is a key component
in accessing local, national and international markets.
Contact: Donald Langley, phone (207)287-3841
