In many ways, Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) continues to elude industry efforts to eradicate the pathogen from ready-to-eat (RTE) deli meats.

As more meat processors, retailers and restaurant companies begin to ponder their approach to handling the issues associated with animal welfare, the advisory board concept is becoming increasingly common to help decision makers get the information they need.

On Jan. 26, 2015, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published a Notice in the Federal Register regarding Salmonella performance standards.