Restaurant Law Center and four state restaurant associations reach agreement with Massachusetts Attorney General in Pork Rule litigation Agreement assists with supply chain product transition. Industry News August 8, 2023 No Comments Enforcement of rule on transshipment will pause, pending clarification.Read More
USDA issues a Packers and Stockyards complaint against Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Inc. and owner Lake Odessa and Lettinga receive an administrative complaint from the USDA for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry News August 2, 2023 No Comments Investigation shows Lake Odessa and Lettinga failed to properly maintain its custodial account.Read More
Northwest Meat Processors Association and Blue Mountain Community College hosting HACCP course Course is set for Sept. 9 and 10, 2023, at the Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Ore. Industry News July 27, 2023 No Comments This course is appropriate for anyone looking to gain a working knowledge of HACCP, as well as those needing a food safety and regulatory update. Read More
The Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act – a solution searching for a problem? It is not clear the proposed legislation is necessary or responsive to any actionable issue. Shawn K. Stevens July 26, 2023 No Comments U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., recently reintroduced the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act. Read More
FSIS extends comment period on Salmonella in not-RTE breaded stuffed chicken products Industry News July 24, 2023 No Comments FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed determination titled Salmonella in Not-Ready-To-Eat Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products. Read More
IFT First tackles issues in food safety, traceability and consumer trust The IFT First Annual Event & Expo features multiple educational sessions for all in the industry. Sammy Bredar July 21, 2023 No Comments Two educational sessions tackle current issues in food safety, Section 204 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.Read More
USDA issues Packers and Stockyards complaints USDA issues complaints for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry News July 21, 2023 No Comments U.S. Department of Agriculture issues complaints against Thomas D. Unger and Ravenna Auction LLC and Laverne Lettinga.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for Never Any! brand RTE ham and cheese lunch kits Kits contain chocolate chip cookies that may contain peanut, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. Industry News July 19, 2023 No Comments A recall was not requested because the products are believed to no longer be available for purchase.Read More
USDA settles pair of Packers and Stockyards cases Rulings involve Missouri and Pennsylvania firms. Industry News July 19, 2023 No Comments Cases involve Joplin Regional Stockyards Inc. and Adam Smith Livestock.Read More
USDA launches partnership with state attorneys general to reduce anticompetitive barriers in food, agriculture supply chains July 19, 2023 No Comments Partnership between USDA and attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia aims to enhance competition in meat and poultry processing and other markets.Read More