Anyone who buys and sells livestock for their own business or on the behalf of others must be registered and bonded by the
What regulations must I know and understand prior to obtaining a license?
Review the MDA webpage Starting a New Business. This will inform you about topics such as:
- Applicable regulations such as FSMA – Preventive Controls for Human Food
- Specialized regulations (acidified foods, juice HACCP, seafood HACCP, etc.) that may apply
- Water source & waste water system requirements
- Food business zoning requirements
- Local authority inspections (e.g. building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire)
- Certificate of Occupancy, if necessary
- Retail Plan Review, if applicable
- Meat or dairy products
It is your responsibility to become familiar with all the applicable regulations and Minnesota Statues to ensure you are manufacturing food safely and in the best interest of public health. Depending on the food being produced in your facility, you may need to employ an individual with specialized training, seek additional education/training, or you may need to consult with an external source (university, expert, process authority, or laboratory).
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Wholesale Food Processor/Manufacturer
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June 5, 2025
Wiste’s Meat Market of Janesville, MN is voluntarily recalling three meat products that may have become adulterated due to improper processing procedures and which were produced without inspection. Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) inspectors discovered during a routine inspection that 116 pounds of product had been produced without an approved process and without the required state inspection to ensure the safety and wholesomeness of the product.
The MDA and the company have not received any reports of adverse reactions or illness due to consumption of this product.
Wiste’s Meat Market products subject to this recall include 38 pounds of Blueberry Wild Rice Summer Sausage with a pack date of May 23, 2025, 70 pounds of Original Beef Sticks with a pack date of May 31, 2025 and 8 pounds of Cheddar Cheese Beef Sticks with a pack date of May 31, 2025. The product also bears the establishment number “891” inside the State of Minnesota mark of inspection on the label.
The beef products were sold at the following locations:
- Wiste’s Meat Market retail location, 208 North Main Street, Janesville, MN
- Wiste’s Meat Market retail location, 116 S 3rd St, Waterville, MN
Anyone concerned they may have become ill from consuming the products should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who purchased this product should throw it away or return it to Wiste’s Meat Market. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Ryan Landkammer at Wiste’s Meat Market at (507) 234-6278.
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