The abdominal and thoracic viscera shall be removed at the time of slaughter in order to allow proper inspection. The sternum shall be split to permit visual inspection of the thoracic cavity if such inspection is determined necessary by an inspector.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 904.10
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 18693, 18735, 18960, 18961 and 19014, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 18725, 18726, 18753, 18971, 18972, 18973, 19011 and 19017, Food and Agricultural Code.