USDA Establishment Number 1926. What that means, what we can document, and the specifications your buyer will ask for.
O'Steen Meat Specialties is a federally inspected meat processing establishment operating under USDA Est. #1926. That number is issued by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service to a specific plant, and it appears inside the inspection legend on our packaging.
Practically, federal inspection means a USDA inspector is present during production, the facility operates under written sanitation and process-control programmes, and product cannot ship without passing inspection. It is the baseline distributors and multi-unit operators require, and it is why our product can cross state lines.
We are also FDA certified for the non-meat components of our product range.
Federally inspected establishment. Inspection legend printed on every case.
Covers the non-meat elements of our appetizer and breaded product lines.
Single-site manufacturing at 2126 N Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City.
Federal inspection permits distribution across Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri.
Shelf life depends on the product family. These are the figures we quote to operators:
| Product family | Handling | Shelf life |
|---|---|---|
| Marinated proteins (fajita meat, seasoned breast, tenderloins) | Refrigerated, vacuum sealed | 30–45 days |
| Battered & breaded items (fritters, appetizers) | Frozen | Up to 6 months |
Every case ships with storage and use-by instructions specific to the item. Products are vacuum-sealed or packed IQF in layers depending on how the item is portioned and used — IQF layering matters when a kitchen needs to pull five pieces rather than thaw a whole bag.
Catalogued items carry a fixed item code, stated portion size, case weight and pack format. Those specifications are published in our full catalog so a buyer can spec an order without a phone call. Item codes stay stable, which matters for distributor ordering systems and for recipe costing.
Most carry a 30 to 45 day refrigerated shelf life, vacuum sealed.
Up to six months while maintaining quality.
Both, depending on the item. Bagged products are typically vacuum sealed; fritters and portioned items are often IQF layered.
We can provide specification sheets and certification documentation for any catalogued item.
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