AW Farms recalls hot dogs produced without federal inspection Hot dog products produced and distributed without benefit of federal inspection. Industry News July 16, 2024 No Comments Kentucky establishment recalls approximately 6,900 pounds of hot dog products shipped to Ohio and West Virginia restaurant and hotel locations.Read More
JJ Keller offers new food safety consulting for manufacturers, importers Financial concerns of regulatory noncompliance represent a large concern for food manufacturers and importers. Industry News July 12, 2024 No Comments Three new services help ensure compliance with regulations and standards set by FDA, USDA and GFSI, as well as state and local agencies. Read More
Meat, poultry products illegally enter US from the Philippines FSIS continues to investigate how these products entered the country. Industry News July 11, 2024 No Comments The Philippines is a country not eligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. Read More
Comments open for Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets proposed rule Proposed rule defines unfair practices as conduct that harms market participants and conduct that harms the market. Industry News July 10, 2024 No Comments Public may submit comments until Aug. 27, 2024.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case in Oklahoma USDA enters into a stipulation agreement with Zane Webb for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry News July 10, 2024 No Comments Zane Webb of Watson, Okla., waives his rights to a hearing and pays a civil penalty of $3,900. Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with Michael Morgan Michael Morgan waives rights to a hearing and pays a civil penalty of $1,875. Industry News July 2, 2024 No Comments AMS investigation reveals Michael Morgan failed to timely pay for 13 livestock purchases, totaling $158,486 from August through October 2023.Read More
National Turkey Federation appoints two new leaders Taya Machado joins the National Turkey Federation team as marketing manager. Industry News July 1, 2024 No Comments National Turkey Federation appoints Dale Nellor as senior vice president of government affairs.Read More
Fight for Food Safety Salmonella’s future is now sealed USDA rule on poultry products could potentially affect raw ground beef products. Shawn K. Stevens July 1, 2024 No Comments Twenty years ago, very few industry observers would have predicted that, at some point in our future, USDA would declare Salmonella to be an adulterant in poultry products. Read More
Meat Institute, NCC find new USDA proposed rule encourages frivolous litigation New proposed rule would make it easier to sue and win under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry News June 26, 2024 No Comments USDA attempts to circumvent Congress and the courts through a new proposed rule.Read More
Labor Department cites California meat processor for exploitative child labor A&J Meats and The Right Hire jointly employ and endanger children as young as 15. Industry News June 26, 2024 No Comments Judgment orders a City of Industry meat processor and Downey staffing agency to surrender $327,484 in illegal profits.Read More