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Regulations & Legislation

FSIS final rule on mechanically tenderized beef

June 5, 2015

On May 18, 2015, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published its final rule on “Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade-Tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products” (http://1.usa.gov/1HsoLwN).

Lee’s Sandwich recall expands again

Industry News

June 4, 2015

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The new total recalled poundage is 465,483 pounds.

Beef, poultry & pork products recalled after being processed without inspection

Industry News

May 21, 2015

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The products which were moved and sold in commerce, included the unapproved use of another facility’s mark of inspection.

CDC data show progress in reducing some foodborne infections in 2014

Industry News

May 15, 2015

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In 2014, rates of infection from a serious form of E. coli and one of the more common Salmonella serotypes decreased compared with the baseline period of 2006-2008.

USDA finalizes rule to require labeling of mechanically tenderized beef products

Industry News

May 13, 2015

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New labels and cooking instructions will give consumers information they need to safely enjoy these products.

USDA proposes changes to improve humane handling of veal calves

Industry News

May 11, 2015

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The proposal would require that veal calves that are brought to slaughter but cannot rise and walk be promptly and humanely euthanized.

Regulations & Legislation

Notifications under section 418.2 of FSIS regulations and recalls

Dennis R. Johnson

May 5, 2015

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It may be me, but it seems like there have been even more recalls this year.

PRODUCTION

The paperwork chase

Keeping HACCP plans updated and accurate is a necessary chore.

April 7, 2015

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Nobody ever goes into meat processing to spend their days filling out paperwork. Unfortunately, part of the cost of doing business is to ensure that a company’s Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point plan is up-to-date and accurate.