9 CFR § 310.12Chapter III
§ 310.12 Sternum to be split; abdominal and thoracic viscera to be removed.
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The sternum of each carcass shall be split and the abdominal and thoracic viscera shall be removed at the time of slaughter in order to allow proper inspection.
eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026
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