The agency should earmark more funding for educating consumers about safe food handling practices.

The deadline for nominations is May 5, 2023.

APHIS funds 60 projects led by 38 states, land-grant universities and industry organizations to enhance the ability to rapidly respond to animal disease outbreaks.

The trade mission team received market briefings from USDA and in-country USMEF marketing staff before touring a packing plant and several retail outlets, witnessing USMEF marketing initiatives at work in-market and attending Expo Carnes, the largest meat industry trade show in Mexico.

Selected awardees for this funding opportunity must provide non-restrictive access or non-exclusive licenses to any technologies or related enabling technologies developed under this award to help small and mid-size processors implement the technology.

Investments are being made under the second round of the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program.

The proposed change aims to prevent consumer confusion and help ensure consumers understand where their food comes from.

The new assay saves time by combining enrichment and detection during shipment.

Producers would likely face requirements to incorporate additional food safety measures to reduce contamination and ensure compliance.  

Under terms of a stipulation agreement, Chavira applied for registration, obtained a $10,000 bond and paid a penalty of $1,400.