Food scientists and professionals have made great strides to identify, tackle and solve the once-persistent threat of E. coli contamination in raw meat products.
In the 25 years I have been representing and defending the food industry, I have witnessed some spectacular industry accomplishments and a few notable failures.
Course discusses principles of HACCP, development of HACCP plans and programs and implementation including new USDA, FSIS regulations for meat and poultry establishments.
This course is designed for individuals with little or no knowledge of HACCP and those who would like a refresher on HACCP to learn about recent regulatory changes and developments.
NCC estimates that on an annual basis, over 200 million servings of this product will be lost, 500–1000 people will lose their jobs, and the annual cost to industry is significantly higher than USDA’s estimates.
FSIS considers any raw breaded stuffed chicken product that tests positive for Salmonella at one colony-forming unit
per gram or higher to be adulterated.
Nearly 2,300 meat scientists represent university research and teaching institutions, government and meat processing, packaging, equipment, ingredient and service companies in the United States and internationally.
Sustaining partnerships from companies associated with the meat industry stabilizes the association and allows for expanded educational resources and student events.
Each supplier uses ReposiTrak's network to share traceability data with their customers who now require FSMA 204-level traceability for more food categories than are included on the FDA’s Food Traceability List.
New members include producers of cured and smoked meats, fresh and frozen poultry, fully cooked options, on-the-go meat snacks and plant-based meat alternatives.