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Ground beef that may contain plastic recalled

September 20, 2013

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Central Valley Meat Company, a Hanford, Calif., establishment, is recalling 58,240 pounds of ground beef.

Regulations & Legislation

A ‘tender’ subject

FSIS issues proposed rule on labeling of non-intact raw or partially cooked beef products.

Dennis R. Johnson

September 5, 2013

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On June 10, 2013, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register: “Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade-Tenderized (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products.”

Fight for Food Safety

Develop a written policy for ‘companion sampling’ to FSIS testing

Shawn K. Stevens

August 8, 2013

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FSIS has begun focusing more aggressively on possible connections between slaughter establishments and positive ground-beef samples.

Chile recalls chicken due to adulteration

July 29, 2013

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FSIS has determined that 188,522 lbs of chicken may be affected and 126,082 lbs is currently being held.

Fight for Food Safety

FSIS, FDA should merge

Creating a single food-safety agency under FSMA rules would eliminate redundancy.

Shawn K. Stevens

June 14, 2013

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We have heard a lot lately about government funding shortfalls, and the impact it is having on the ability of many agencies to fulfill their responsibilities.

Regulations & Legislation

How will your company handle a recall?

Dennis R. Johnson

June 13, 2013

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On May 8, 2013, all small and very small establishments were required to have a written recall plan (9 CFR § 418.3).

FSIS proposes new labeling rules for mechanically tenderized beef products; AMI responds

June 7, 2013

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FSIS is proposing new requirements for labeling beef products that have been mechanically tenderized, including adding new cooking instructions, so that consumers can safely enjoy these products.

Pasta products produced without inspection recalled

May 1, 2013

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Some of the products were also misbranded after being repackaged and may contain soy, a known allergen not declared on the label.

FSIS Salmonella laboratory method extended to 325 g sample for raw beef product

April 12, 2013

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USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) laboratories have validated a 325 gram analytical portion option for Salmonella analysis of raw beef.

Preventing recalls: A ‘hot’ topic

Shawn K. Stevens

April 9, 2013

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Can anyone really guarantee that your products will never be implicated in a recall? For most raw beef processors, the response has consistently been that, in the absence of a validated intervention such as high-pressure processing or irradiation, such a statement was impossible.

News and new products from AMC 2025, part 1

Tariffs complicate already challenging US beef market

Consumers demand more animal proteins

Events

July 25, 2025

Meat Industry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

During the reception on July 25, the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will explore the industry’s recent advancements and provide insight into what they believe will propel the meat and poultry industries forward. The National Provisioner commemorates these leaders with our industry’s highest honor.

January 1, 2030