FSIS releases Salmonella guideline for swine slaughter and pork processing Updates include the addition of current, peer-reviewed scientific references. Industry News June 7, 2023 No Comments FSIS updates the document in response to comments on the previous guideline. Read More
2023 recalls: A first-quarter snapshot Shawn K. Stevens May 26, 2023 No Comments For more than 20 years, we have been closely tracking food product recalls and outbreaks. Read More
Independent Thoughts The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 154: DNA-based pathogen testing May 25, 2023 No Comments Milan Patel of PathogenDx shares insights on how pathogen testing can enhance food safety efforts.Read More
NCC expresses concerns with new FSIS Salmonella regulation NCC is concerned about the regulation's potential impact on the industry. Industry News April 26, 2023 No Comments NCC estimates that the regulation's annual cost to the industry would be higher than that estimated by the USDA.Read More
USDA proposes declaring Salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products Breaded stuffed raw chicken products are pre-browned and may appear cooked, but the chicken is raw. Industry News April 25, 2023 No Comments FSIS is seeking public comments on the proposed determination and the proposed verification sampling program.Read More
University of Illinois partners with Perdue Farms on food safety project The project will study policy and management approaches to further reduce Salmonella cases linked to raw poultry. Industry News April 18, 2023 No Comments This collaborative effort aims to build risk assessment models that will allow Perdue and other poultry producers to optimize Salmonella control strategies in their supply chain by enhancing their lotting and intervention tactics.Read More
Researchers evaluate egg wash sanitizers to reduce Salmonella contamination on and in turkey eggs The peroxide product proved to be the most effective. Industry News April 14, 2023 No Comments None of the sanitizers tested in the trial caused damage to the cuticle, and Salmonella did not penetrate the egg.Read More
USDA can - and should - help consumers help themselves The agency should earmark more funding for educating consumers about safe food handling practices. Shawn K. Stevens March 27, 2023 No Comments The agency should earmark more funding for educating consumers about safe food handling practices.Read More
Will USDA declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw animal products? Producers would likely face requirements to incorporate additional food safety measures to reduce contamination and ensure compliance. Shawn K. Stevens February 23, 2023 No Comments Producers would likely face requirements to incorporate additional food safety measures to reduce contamination and ensure compliance. Read More
FSIS gives a snapshot of multi-year trends for Salmonella antimicrobial resistance FSIS' recent report focuses on sustained AMR trends and emerging areas in Salmonella serotypes that are of public health concern. Industry News February 14, 2023 No Comments FSIS continues to explore opportunities to reduce Salmonella and AMR in FSIS-regulated products.Read More