Processor registry
IA · 1 plantsUSDA-inspected kosher slaughter plants in Iowa
1 establishments in 1 county, alphabetical by county. Establishments whose FSIS record carries the religious exemption flag for kosher slaughter under 9 CFR 313.1.
- Agri Star Meat and Poultry, LLC(563) 864-7811
Postville, Allamakee County
EST. M4653A+P4653A+V4653ALargeCattle, Poultry
Questions
How many kosher slaughter plants does Iowa have?
1 establishments in Iowa carry the flag in the FSIS directory of 2026-09-01, in 1 counties. 0 of them also report custom-exempt work, which is what a household needs to have its own animal processed.
What does the kosher flag mean?
Establishments whose FSIS record carries the religious exemption flag for kosher slaughter under 9 CFR 313.1. As with halal, the flag is reported capability, not supervision; kosher supervision is a separate arrangement with a certifying agency.
Are state-inspected plants included?
No. This list is federal grants of inspection only. Iowa also runs a state meat inspection program whose plants can sell within the state; the state agency keeps that list, and the Iowa buying guide explains how the two systems fit together.
Kosher plants in other states
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory and Establishment Demographic Data, 2026-09-01 edition, filtered to Iowa. Flags are as reported by the establishment; confirm by phone before booking.