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USDA-inspected custom-exempt plants in North Carolina

22 establishments in 21 counties, alphabetical by county. Establishments that report custom-exempt slaughter or processing to FSIS under 9 CFR 303.1.

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Questions

How many custom-exempt plants does North Carolina have?

22 establishments in North Carolina carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 21 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. North Carolina also runs a state meat inspection program whose plants can sell within the state; the state agency keeps that list, and the North Carolina buying guide explains how the two systems fit together.

Custom-exempt plants in other states

Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to North Carolina. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.