Mo. Rev. Stat. § 265.280: Definitions.

As used in sections 265.280 to 265.289, the following terms mean:

(1) "Fresh meat" , any quarter, half or whole carcass of beef, pork or mutton, or any cut or portion thereof which has not been canned or cooked;

(2) "Ground meat" includes any meat subsequently ground or commingled and any portion of which is imported from a foreign nation;

(3) "Person" , any individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation;

(4) "Sales at retail" , sales at any retail grocery store, butcher shop, delicatessen, or other place where fresh meat is sold at retail for consumption off-premises.