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When it comes to knowing the requirements, there can be federal requirements, state requirements, county requirements and your own local requirements, which can seem overwhelming. Within this document we will provide an overview of federal requirements, along with links to additional information, some state information and contact information for agencies that oversee each type of food you may be looking to purchase locally. When it comes to food safety, if you are unsure ofwhere to start, your local county health department is always a great starting place. Click here to locate your local county health departments contact information. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| MEAT, POULTRY & FISH\u003Cbr>Per the USDA Guidance Meat and Poultry must be processed in a USDA Inspected facility orin a State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs that is considered “at least equal to”Federal inspection programs. The State of Illinois is 1 of 27 States that do have approved MPI programs.\u003Cbr>USDA Guidance: Fact Sheet, USDA Memo-Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game, and Eggs for Child Nutrition Programs SP 01-2016, CACFP 01-2016, SFSP 01-2016\u003Cbr>Meat, fish, and poultry safety: The USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency responsible for ensuring the Nation ’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, catfish or catfish-like species, and processed egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. Wild caught and farm-raised fish other than catfish or catfish-like species would fall under the jurisdiction of State and local (county, city) authorities along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the FDA Food Codes.\u003Cbr>State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs: Twenty-seven States currently operate Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs that are considered “at least equal to” Federal inspection programs. This means that school districts can buy and serve meat from establishments participating in an MPI program within their State, expanding school districts ’ sourcing opportunities from smaller slaughter and/or processing establishments. In Illinois there are type 1 and type 2 licensed facilities. Schools can only purchase from Illinois MPI facilities with type 1 licenses, type 2 are not allowed for school purchases.\u003Cbr>An approved source will have either the federal mark of inspection, which is the circle shaped stamp or it will have the Illinois MPI stamp which is shown in the shape of Illinois.\u003Cbr>Those that are selling meat or poultry wholesale must have an Illinois Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry brokers license. Visit the Illinois Meat and Poultry Inspections website for additional information and to view the Licensee Look-up to search for or verify the type of license a facility has.\u003Cbr>Fish: Wild caught and farm-raised fish other than catfish or catfish-like species would fall under the jurisdiction of State and local (county, city) authorities along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the FDA Food Codes.\u003Cbr>Contact your local County Health Department for more information. | CONTACTS FORMEAT & POULTRY INSPECTIONS\u003Cbr>Illinois Department of Agriculture\u003Cbr>Bureau of Meat & Poultry Inspections 217-785-4709\u003Cbr>CONTACT FOR FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FISH & GENERAL FOOD SAFETY GUIDANCE\u003Cbr>Illinois Local County Health Department\u003Cbr>[https://dph.illinois.gov/](https://dph.illinois.gov/)[ ](https://dph.illinois.gov/)[contact-us/regional-health-](contact-us/regional-health-)[departments.html](departments.html) |\n\nCONTACTS FOR EGGS  \nIllinois Department of Agriculture  \nDivision of Food Safety & Animal Protection/ Egg Inspection Program – 217-524-1550  \nCONTACTS FOR DAIRY, FRUITS & VEGETABLES  \nIllinois Local County Health Department  \n[https://dph.illinois.gov/](https://dph.illinois.gov/)[ ](https://dph.illinois.gov/)[contact-us/","cbCailrjp1ZjTR1W","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailrjp1ZjTR1W","pdf",464447,"English","# Food Safety Priority for Local Foods\n## Where to Start and Key Contact Resources\n# Meat, Poultry & Fish Requirements\n## USDA Guidance and Inspection Jurisdiction\n## Illinois MPI Programs and School Purchase Rules\n## Inspection Marks and Licensing for Wholesale\n# Eggs: Federal and Illinois Requirements\n## Licensing, Grading, Labeling, and Enforcement Points\n# Dairy and Dairy Product Oversight\n## Licensed Processors for Grade A Products","[{\"question\":\"Why is food safety emphasized when purchasing local foods for Illinois children?\",\"answer\":\"Food safety is a top priority when purchasing and serving local foods to Illinois children. 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