The year 2007 is often non-affectionately referred to as “The Year of the Recall.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Interstate Meat Dist. Inc. is recalling approximately 28,356 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI).

On Oct. 19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced it will undertake a new approach to regulating Salmonella in poultry. 

Over the last two years, the food industry has been put to the ultimate agility test. The effects of COVID-19 have placed incredible strain on food companies, their overall operations and their employees.

During the trial, participating establishments will be permitted to operate at an increased line speed for a period of up to one year.

In 2020, there were 99 humane handling enforcement actions posted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service website.

Food Safety and Inspection Service takes the decisions of mask usage out of the hands of federally inspected establishments.

Effective August 25, 2021, federally regulated establishments are required to follow the latest CDC guidance.