US ag secretary announces plan to bolster meat and poultry safety Effort's priorities include enhancing microbiological testing and inspection oversight and equipping FSIS inspectors with updated training and tools. Industry News July 15, 2025 No Comments To support enhanced testing, FSIS is opening a modernized Midwestern Laboratory in Normandy, Mo. Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for ready-to-eat pulled pork products Barbecue pulled pork and pulled pork burrito contain Worchester sauce, which contains soy, a known allergen not declared on the product labels. Industry News July 14, 2025 No Comments Barbecue pulled pork product was shipped to Hannaford grocery store locations in Maine and New York, and the pulled pork burrito filling product was distributed to Jacksons gas station locations in Idaho.Read More
Scientists seek to curtail bird flu spread through education, outreach efforts University of Florida takes a proactive approach to education about H5N1 bird flu. Industry News July 14, 2025 No Comments Guides from the University of Florida discuss H5N1 transmission methods, recommended precautions and signs of infection in chickens.Read More
Registrar Corp. offers online, self-paced PCQI training Fully online, self-paced course is designed to meet the latest FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements. Industry News July 11, 2025 No Comments Registrar Corp launches an online course to certify food safety professionals.Read More
Record-high beef cattle prices squeeze packers Broiler prices see a strong boost from value-added product interest. Industry News July 10, 2025 No Comments Prices continue to support strong margins for cow-calf producers and feedlot operators while squeezing packers. Read More
USDA again closes southern ports to Mexico livestock shipments USDA responds to a case of New World Screwworm approximately 160 miles northward of the current sterile fly dispersal grid. Industry News July 10, 2025 No Comments USDA closes southern ports of entry to shipments of cattle due to detection of New World screwworm in Veracruz, Mexico. Read More
Consumers discover plastic pieces in beef stick products USDA FSIS receives consumer complaints reporting transparent pieces of plastic in beef stick products. Industry News July 7, 2025 No Comments USDA FSIS issues a public health alert for ready-to-eat beef jerky stick products.Read More
China trade relations hurt US red meat exports Export data shows shipments of US pork and beef trending lower in May, primarily due to steep declines in shipments to China. Industry News July 7, 2025 No Comments Trade complications with China underscore a need for market diversification and further development of alternative markets.Read More
US poultry producers gain expanded market access to Namibia USDA announces unlocked market access valued at $15 million. Industry News July 2, 2025 No Comments USDA announces Namibia is now accepting fresh, frozen and chilled poultry exports from the United States.Read More
duBreton calls for mandatory labeling of gene-edited pork Pork producer urges regulatory agencies across North America to require mandatory labeling of all gene-edited pork products, regardless of origin. Industry News July 1, 2025 No Comments Organic pork producer duBreton responds to the FDA's approval of gene-edited, PRRS-resistant pigs.Read More