Mechanically Processed (Species) Product

Material to be processed into “Mechanically Processed (Species) Product” or into an imitation of such product shall be processed within one hour from the time it is cut or separated from carcasses or part of carcasses except that it may be held for not more than seventy-two hours at 40°F (4°C) or less or held indefinitely at 0°F (-18°C) or less “Mechanically Processed (Species) Product” or an imitation of such product shall, directly after being processed, be used as ingredient in a meat food except that it may be held prior to such use for not more than seventy-two hours at 40°F (4°C) or less or indefinitely at 0°F (-18°C). (Species)