Articles by Shawn K. Stevens

At its core, MAHA frames highly processed foods as a national health threat, especially to children.

FSIS puts the proposed framework 'on hold' but says the agency remains committed to reducing Salmonella illnesses.

In food safety, there is no such thing as small mistakes – just expensive ones.

Buy-in from suppliers is a key ingredient in processors’ successful food safety plans.

Meat and poultry processors did a fabulous job producing safe products in 2024.

Many in the meat and poultry industry remain optimistic about the potential changes that could impact USDA’s FSIS policy and priorities.

Food safety technologies and new interventions have come a long way, and FSIS is doubling down on working to protect the public.

USDA’s new proposed Salmonella rule could survive the change in presidential leadership. 

Events underscore need to invest additional resources into pathogen elimination and control in food facilities.

The industry can expect the agency will continue to use Public Health Alerts more frequently.