Articles by Shawn K. Stevens

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. 

Regulators will ensure compliance by performing “Big 9” Formulation Verification tasks in regulated establishments.

In the 25 years I have been representing and defending the food industry, I have witnessed some spectacular industry accomplishments and a few notable failures.

Human illnesses caused by Salmonella has been an issue that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and USDA’s FSIS have been grappling with for many years.

The 'Chevron doctrine' remains among the most cited and controversial legal doctrines in modern American jurisprudence.

USDA issues 23 more meat and poultry product recalls this year compared to 2022.

In recent years, continued improvements in genomics technology have led to a substantial transformation in the ways that foodborne illness outbreaks are identified and solved. 

Following the Supreme Court upholding California’s Proposition 12, which sought to limit how livestock intended for food to be sold in California could be raised, Congress introduced new legislation to limit the ability of states to regulate food products nationwide.

For the last couple of years, we have regularly reported that the number of recalls of USDA-regulated products had been dropping to stunning lows.

U.S, Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the safety of the U.S. food supply.