Report: Rancho Feeding Corp. to be sold to California farm
Rancho Feeding Corp., which has ceased operations in the wake of a 7.8 million pound recall, is reportedly being acquired by a California farm that specializes in pasture-raised livestock. The Los Angeles Times reports that Marin Sun Farms, located in Point Reyes Stationhas submitted a request to take over Rancho Feeding’s operations, federal inspectors said Thursday.
“Rancho Feeding has submitted a letter stating it is ceasing operations and voluntarily withdrawing from inspection,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service said in a statement. “Marin Sun Farms has submitted an application to operate a new federal establishment at the former Rancho Feeding location. FSIS will review the application in accordance with our regulations and policies to ensure the firm meets requirements.”