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The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced it will soon provide more information to establishments regarding the agency’s sampling programs

Regulations & Legislation

FSIS increases communication of sampling results

FSIS plans to provide establishments more detailed information through quarterly letters.

August 8, 2016

In a recent meeting with industry representatives, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced it will soon provide more information to establishments regarding the agency’s sampling programs.

Meat Institute welcomes improved beef trade opportunities with Brazil

Industry News

August 5, 2016

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The North American Meat Institute welcomed the announcements from both the U.S. and Brazilian government this week that will improve beef trade.

Jerky products recalled; were processed without inspection

Industry News

August 1, 2016

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The products subject to recall bear a false establishment number “EST. 090115” inside the mark of inspection.

FSIS expands Small Plant Help Desk

Industry News Christine Hurckes

July 28, 2016

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FSIS launches Virtual Representative for small and very small plants.

Hot dog, corn dog products recalled due to Listeria fears

Industry News

July 21, 2016

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Bar-S Foods Company, an Altus, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 372,684 pounds of chicken and pork hot dog and corn dog products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

FSIS to begin posting location-specific food safety data online

Industry News

July 12, 2016

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Agency says data sharing plan will promote transparency for consumers and further improve food safety at meat and poultry facilities.

FSIS Notice 40-16 requires IPP at regulation facilities to complete a questionnaire on how an establishment responds to foreign-material complaints

Regulations & Legislation

FSIS targets foreign-material response

Agency begins scrutiny of industry’s handling of foreign-material complaints/findings.

Brett Schwemer

July 6, 2016

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On June 8, FSIS issued Notice 40-16, “Questionnaire on Consumer Complaints Involving Foreign Material.”

National Chicken Council calls for mandatory labeling of raw, stuffed chicken products

Industry News

May 26, 2016

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These products would include items such as breaded, pre-browned chicken cordon bleu, chicken Kiev and chicken stuffed with broccoli and cheese.

Charcuterie products produced without inspection recalled

Industry News

May 6, 2016

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The salami, soppressata, pepperoni, and chorizo items were packaged on multiple dates between Aug. 4, 2015 and Feb. 11, 2016.

FSIS only requires the holding of product pending agency test results for adulterants

Regulations & Legislation

Adulterated-product handling clarifications

FSIS revised directive on identifying, segregating and holding adulterated product.

Brett Schwemer

April 11, 2016

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The revised FSIS directive instructs inspection program personnel (IPP) on how to verify that meat and poultry establishments identify, segregate and properly hold adulterated product that has been returned to the establishment or has been received by the establishment for further processing.