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USDA to purchase poultry products for food nutrition assistance programs

USDA seeks chicken, turkey and egg products, both fresh and frozen.

May 2, 2025

USDA plans to purchase poultry products for the National School Lunch Program and other federal food nutrition assistance programs.

National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry offers regulatory updates, safety best practices

Conference is set for Aug. 19-21, 2024, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla.

Industry News

July 2, 2024

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Conference specifically tailored to poultry facility and corporate safety personnel provides key insights on important industry topics and government policy.

The 2015 Food Safety Report

April 13, 2015

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Our annual Food Safety Report returns, and it’s better than ever!

Regulations & Legislation

FSIS clarifies, expands sampling eligibility for raw beef products

Dennis R. Johnson

September 17, 2014

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On Aug. 13, 2014, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued Notice 39-14 titled: “Clarification and Expansion of Sampling Eligibility Criteria for the Routine Beef Manufacturing Trimmings (MT60) and Bench Trim (MT55) Sampling Programs”

Poultry Perspectives

Legal battle continues over waterway, drainage jurisdiction

Paul Bredwell, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

September 15, 2014

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A quick search on the Internet reveals the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed roughly 2,800 new regulations since 2009, when the current administration took office

Practicing the art of Charcutería

New book details how to put a Spanish spin on sausage making.

Sam Gazdziak

August 11, 2014

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One of the more recent trends to hit restaurants has been the rise in charcuterie, or the curing of meats like sausages or hams.

Grass Roots Lobbying: How to have a voice for the industry in Washington D.C.

Establishing a personal relationship with representatives is a simple step that could have a big impact.

Gregory Bloom, The Beef Pro

August 11, 2014

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For years, the North American Meat Association has held an annual Washington Conference, where attendees travel to Washington D.C. to meet with USDA officials as well as their Congressional representatives.

Cordray's Corner

FSIS issues compliance guidelines for allergen control

Dr. Joe Cordray

August 11, 2014

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Since 2008 there has been a sustained increase in the number of FSIS- regulated products that contain undeclared allergens.

Meat Science Review

AMSA RMC wrapup: Policing the future

Lusk challenges AMSA RMC attendees to make a difference in the future of the meat and poultry industries.

Morgan Neilson, AMSA Intern and Graduate Student, Oklahoma State University

August 2, 2014

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"Tell your story and communicate, but then you actually have to do stuff too,” stated Jayson Lusk, Ph.D., author of “The Food Police” and professor, Oklahoma State University.

Regulations & Legislation