FSIS to suspend nitrofuran residue sampling and testing in raw poultry products Detection of SEM as a marker residue does not always indicate nitrofuran misuse. Industry News November 1, 2022 No Comments Data determines that young chicken carcass sampling and raw poultry testing for nitrofuran residues is unnecessary.Read More
FSIS extends public meeting and comment period on proposed Salmonella framework FSIS is accommodating the large number of attendees who requested time to provide oral comment on the proposed regulatory framework. Industry News October 31, 2022 No Comments FSIS announces a virtual public meeting to discuss a proposed regulatory framework to control Salmonella in poultry products.Read More
New dashboard shows broad view of avian influenza sampling results in wild birds Publicly available dashboard displays the results from nation-wide AIV monitoring in wild bird populations. Industry News October 31, 2022 No Comments Publicly available dashboard displays the results from nation-wide avian influenza virus (AIV) monitoring in wild bird populations.Read More
APHIS withdraws select agent regulatory exclusions for two strains of African swine fever virus APHIS informs the public that it withdrew the select agent regulatory exclusions for ASFV-G-ΔMGF and ASFV-G-Δ9GL/ΔMGF on January 7, 2022. Industry News October 31, 2022 No Comments APHIS informs the public that it withdrew the select agent regulatory exclusions for ASFV-G-ΔMGF and ASFV-G-Δ9GL/ΔMGF on January 7, 2022.Read More
Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corp. ignores Department of Labor sanctions Federal appeals court finds Pennsylvania poultry processing facility in contempt for failing to pay $162,359 in penalties. Industry News October 27, 2022 No Comments Federal appeals court finds Pennsylvania poultry processing facility in contempt.Read More
Biden Administration efforts to grow biotech may impact the meat industry Cultured meat holds some upside for meat processors, including removing many of the safety risks. Shawn K. Stevens October 27, 2022 No Comments Cultured meat holds some upside for meat processors, including removing many of the safety risks.Read More
Albertsons Co. voluntarily recalls chicken salad products due to an undeclared allergen FDA announces Albertsons recall. Industry News October 20, 2022 No Comments FDA announces recall due to tree nuts (cashews).Read More
AAMP statement on EPA questionnaire AAMP addresses issues with Environmental Protection Agency questionnaire. Industry News October 14, 2022 No Comments AAMP responds to questions and concerns about questionnaire.Read More
NCC and NTF react to FSIS’s proposed Salmonella framework USDA's FSIS proposes new regulatory guidance to control Salmonella in poultry. Sammy Bredar October 14, 2022 No Comments NCC criticizes lack of data while NTF backs FSIS's proposed framework.Read More
Salmonella is the target The industry needs to adopt a commonsense approach to controlling it before FSIS feels compelled to enact new regulations. Andrew Lorenz October 6, 2022 No Comments The industry needs to adopt a commonsense approach to controlling it before FSIS feels compelled to enact new regulations.Read More