Package guide

Where do I find the EST number?

On many meat, poultry, and egg-product packages, the USDA mark of inspection contains an establishment identifier. It may appear with “EST.” or a prefix such as “P-” or “M-”.

Example ground beef package with the USDA mark of inspection magnified to show establishment number EST. 12345. — Look near the USDA mark of inspection. The establishment number is often labeled with “EST.” — enter it exactly as it appears on your package.

This is illustrative packaging with an example number. Your label may use a different format, such as “P-12345” or “M-12345”.

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