USDA proposes declaring Salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products Breaded stuffed raw chicken products are pre-browned and may appear cooked, but the chicken is raw. Industry News April 25, 2023 No Comments FSIS is seeking public comments on the proposed determination and the proposed verification sampling program.Read More
'No Objection Letter' not required for use of cloth sampling procedure for STEC testing Operators interested in implementing cloth sampling still need to support two elements of validation. Industry News April 24, 2023 No Comments FSIS is clarifying that establishments wishing to adopt the cloth sampling method testing of raw beef products no longer require a “No Objection Letter.”Read More
FSIS extends comment period on proposed 'Product of USA' label rule Comments may be submitted through June 11, 2023. Industry News April 10, 2023 No Comments The U.S. Deaprtment of FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed rule for a voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claim.Read More
USDA appoints new members to the NACMPI Fifteen new members and five returning members join the committee. Industry News April 6, 2023 No Comments Members of the committee are chosen based on their expertise in meat and poultry safety, public health and other FSIS policies.Read More
USDA issues Packers and Stockyards complaint The complaint is against Dan Colbert of Oklahoma. Industry News March 30, 2023 No Comments From about Sept. 4, 2020, to April 14, 2021, Colbert operated without maintaining an adequate bond or bond equivalent, as required by the P&S Act.Read More
USDA can - and should - help consumers help themselves The agency should earmark more funding for educating consumers about safe food handling practices. Shawn K. Stevens March 27, 2023 No Comments The agency should earmark more funding for educating consumers about safe food handling practices.Read More
Elkhorn Valley Packing recalls boneless beef chuck product There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the product. Industry News March 24, 2023 No Comments Approximately 3,436 pounds may be contaminated with E. coli.Read More
Regulatory Update: Labor and food safety issues top the agenda The workforce faces a 15-to-20-year shift in population, with significant labor shortages. Dan Emery March 24, 2023 No Comments The workforce faces a 15-to-20-year shift in population, with significant labor shortages.Read More
FDA completes 2nd pre-market consultation for food made using cultured meat The agency evaluated information GOOD Meat Inc. submitted, and officials have no further questions at this time about the firm’s safety conclusion. Industry News March 22, 2023 No Comments FDA completes its second pre-market consultation for a human food made from cultured animal cells. Read More
Judge rejects challenge to Smithfield renewable energy effort in North Carolina Ruling upholds the permit authorizing methane digesters. Industry News March 21, 2023 No Comments Sustainability project permit found to be issued in accordance with specific directives from the North Carolina General Assembly.Read More