EST. 31896C / P-31896C: Universal Pure, LLC
The USDA establishment number EST. 31896C or P-31896C on a meat, poultry or egg product package stands for Universal Pure, LLC in Meriden, Connecticut. This is the plant where the product was produced or packed under USDA inspection.
- Establishment
- Universal Pure, LLC
- Numbers
- EST. 31896C (Meat)
P-31896C (Poultry) - Address
- 65 Chamberlain Highway
Meriden, CT 06451
South Central Connecticut Planning Region - Inspected for
- Meat Processing; Poultry Processing
- Size (FSIS)
- Large (500 or more employees)
- Grant of inspection
- Nov 1, 2021
Recalls that name EST. 31896C
No recall in our archive (USDA FSIS, since Nov 4, 2025) names this establishment number.
Other establishments of Universal Pure, LLC
| Number | Establishment | City | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST. 31896D · P-31896D · V31896D | Universal Pure, LLC | Delphos | Meat Processing, Poultry Processing |
| EST. 31896M · P-31896M · G31896M · V31896 | Universal Pure, LLC | Malvern | Egg Product, Meat Processing, Poultry Processing |
Where to find the number
On meat and poultry, the establishment number is printed inside the round USDA mark of inspection, as EST. 1234 for meat or P-1234 for poultry. It can also appear near the mark or on the side of the case. The brand name on the front often belongs to another company: the number shows the plant. What the codes on food packages mean.
Source: USDA FSIS Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory, file of Nov 3, 2026. FSIS updates the directory weekly; if anything here differs from it, FSIS is correct.