FDA 483 - Brent Fairchild Livestock - April 14, 2025

An FDA inspection of Brent Fairchild Livestock in New Castle, IN, revealed a significant food safety concern. The firm failed to inquire about the medication status of beef cows purchased and sold for slaughter, resulting in animals with drug residues exceeding regulatory tolerances in their tissues. This indicates a failure in ensuring the safety of livestock entering the human food supply.