Processor registry
CA · 20 plantsUSDA-inspected custom-exempt plants in California
20 establishments in 11 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments that report custom-exempt slaughter or processing to FSIS under 9 CFR 303.1.
- California State University, Chico - Meat Lab 9004(530) 898-6028
Chico, Butte County
EST. M9004+P9004+V9004Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Mayar Meat(510) 290-8996
Laton, Fresno County
EST. M3645+P3645Very SmallCattle, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- (559) 233-1124
- Saba Livestock(530) 865-4440
Orland, Glenn County
EST. M45422+V45422SmallCattle, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- JJ Meats Company(559) 284-5800
Madera, Madera County
EST. M4969+P4969Very SmallCattle, Sheep and lamb, PoultryCustom-exempt slaughter
- Mayar's Halal Meat Processing(209) 394-7995
Livingston, Merced County
EST. M21595+P21595Very SmallCattle, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt processing
- Premium California Foods(209) 358-3535
Winton, Merced County
EST. M47612+V47612Very SmallCattle, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Islamic Meat & Poultry Co.(209) 462-8022
Stockton, San Joaquin County
EST. M4928+P4928Very SmallCattle, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Cal Poly Meats(805) 756-2114
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County
EST. M44052+P44052Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Creston Valley Meats(805) 835-3172
Creston, San Luis Obispo County
EST. M22095+P22095+V22095SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lamb, Elk, deer, yak, PoultryCustom-exempt slaughter
- Sinton and Sons Local Meats and Provisions(805) 237-8100
Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County
EST. M40268A+P40268A+V40268AVery SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt processing
- (831) 449-7822
- Five Marys Custom Meat Co.(530) 598-7429
Fort Jones, Siskiyou County
EST. M53856Very SmallSpecies not reportedCustom-exempt slaughter
- Lucky Moon Enterprises LLC(530) 598-7429
Fort Jones, Siskiyou County
EST. M1242Very SmallCattle, HogsCustom-exempt slaughter
- (530) 398-4184
- (530) 842-5200
- JMF Slaughter (Mobile Unit)(707) 775-4723
Petaluma, Sonoma County
EST. M47369Very SmallCattle, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt processing
- North Bay Butchers, LLC(415) 328-3429
Petaluma, Sonoma County
EST. M47592+P47592Very SmallCattle, Hogs, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Western Meat Processing, Inc.(209) 521-1843
Modesto, Stanislaus County
EST. M44824+P44824+V44824Very SmallCattle, Sheep and lambCustom-exempt slaughter
- Old Fashion Country Butcher(805) 933-3968
Santa Paula, Ventura County
EST. M44788+P44788+V44788Very SmallSpecies not reportedCustom-exempt slaughter
Questions
How many custom-exempt plants does California have?
20 establishments in California carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 11 counties. Each is listed with its establishment number so you can verify it at FSIS.
What does the custom-exempt flag mean?
Establishments that report custom-exempt slaughter or processing to FSIS under 9 CFR 303.1. A custom-exempt plant can process an animal the customer already owns, a whole, half or share bought before slaughter, and returns it in packages marked Not for Sale. This is the list behind every half-cow purchase.
Are state-inspected plants included?
No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. California has no state meat inspection program, so federal inspection and the custom exemption are the two routes available.
Custom-exempt plants in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to California. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.