Senators propose legislation to support small meat processing operations National Deer Association shows support for the Strengthening Local Processing Act. Industry News May 8, 2025 No Comments Bill would provide training, education and technical assistance grants to help small processing plants improve and streamline their operations. Read More
Two more states ban lab-grown meat Montana governor signs a bill prohibiting the manufacture, sale and distribution of lab-grown meat. Industry News May 8, 2025 No Comments Montana bans lab-grown meat, while Indiana enacts a two-year ban, followed by strict labeling laws after the law expires. Read More
Ferrarini recalls RTE cured ham products Recall covers deli products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States. Industry News May 5, 2025 No Comments FSIS issues recall for approximately 70 pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto products.Read More
FSIS issues alert for illegally imported chips containing pork cracklings Potato chip products contain pork cracklings from Colombia, which is ineligible to export meat products to the United States. Industry News May 2, 2025 No Comments FSIS discovers meat products from Colombia that are not eligible to be exported to the US. Read More
FSIS issues alert for potential E. coli contamination These products are no longer available for purchase. Industry News May 1, 2025 No Comments Retail ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli O103.Read More
North Carolina Department of Labor honors Case Farms for safety performance Poultry farming and processing group Case Farms receives an award for its Goldsboro Complex in North Carolina. Industry News May 1, 2025 No Comments North Carolina Labor Department issues highest level of recognition for safety performance. Read More
PIC receives FDA OK for technology used to breed PRRS-resistant pigs Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome is one of the most devastating global swine diseases. Industry News April 30, 2025 No Comments PIC ranks among the first to receive approval for the use of gene editing in commercial livestock in the U.S. Read More
Smith Packing LLC recalls sausage and sliced meat and poultry products Ready-to-eat sausage and sliced meat and poultry products have sodium nitrite levels that exceed regulatory limits. Industry News April 30, 2025 No Comments Issue was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints of products that were off-taste and off-color. Read More
Kemin obtains US Patent for first brine injection without phosphates and salt Proteus offers greater yield without sacrificing quality or taste, with marketable label claims. Industry News April 29, 2025 No Comments Clean label functional proteins allow meat and poultry products to retain more moisture without using salt and chemical additives.Read More
Sharing clear information and real stories helps making humane choices easier for consumers Kelsey Bruno-Bayliff of American Humane Certified Farm Animals says many shoppers now have an expectation for humane labels. Fred Wilkinson April 28, 2025 No Comments Humane practices don’t just result in better lives for animals, they also improve meat quality, make food safer, and support sustainable agriculture.Read More