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Cargill Meat Solutions Corp.

Cargill Meat Solutions processes beef for retail and food-service customers, including the Rumba Meats brand.

Sourcing

Cargill’s September 2026 statement lists cattle and raw-material sourcing from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and several South American countries.

Practices

Cargill says it permits necessary veterinary-supervised antibiotic treatment; cattle requiring treatment are excluded from separately designated raised-without-antibiotics programs.

Practices

Its January 2026 harvest statement describes acid rinses, thermal treatments and a peracetic-acid-based antimicrobial applied to subprimals before packaging.

Practices

Cargill says its U.S. slaughter-plant cattle drivers are BQAT certified and its animal-welfare program includes annual third-party audits.

Certifications

Cargill’s Dodge City and Wyalusing plants received BRCGS grade AA in 2026; Butler received grade A.

Researched September 22, 2026