NCBA finds USDA preventing input from cattle producers NCBA says the USDA proposed rule is an attack on producer profitability. Industry News July 30, 2024 No Comments National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is disappointed USDA is extending the comment period for its latest Packers and Stockyards proposed rule by only 15 days.Read More
Environmental Management Seminar shares latest on regulations, wastewater treatment USPOULTRY announces 2024 Clean Water Award winners at the seminar. Industry News July 30, 2024 No Comments Seminar set for Sept. 19-20 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla.Read More
USDA proposes new policy to reduce Salmonella in raw poultry FSIS works to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. Industry News July 29, 2024 No Comments FSIS finalizes three-year effort to reevaluate their strategy for controlling Salmonella rates in poultry.Read More
Pork producers lobby lawmakers on regulatory priorities Producers lobby for a new Farm Bill this year. Industry News July 29, 2024 No Comments Producers from seven state pork associations participate in an NPPC mini legislative fly-in to Washington, D.C. Read More
E. coli lawyer investigates Montana outbreak Investigation finds exposure of concern may be E. coli-contaminated ground beef. Industry News July 29, 2024 No Comments Thirteen people have contracted E. coli O157:H7, and one person has died.Read More
Missouri woman hospitalized in Listeria outbreak sues Boar's Head After purchasing and consuming Boar's Head liverwurst in June 2024, plaintiff became severely ill and was hospitalized in early July. Industry News July 26, 2024 No Comments OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers file the first lawsuit arising out of the multistate Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.Read More
Possible Listeria contamination leads to deli product recall A sample collected by the Maryland Department of Health tests positive for L. monocytogenes. Industry News July 26, 2024 No Comments Boar's Head Provisions recalls all its liverwurst currently available in commerce, as well as other deli meat products.Read More
Safety failures from Illinois meat casing producer lead to severe worker injuries Viscofan USA Inc. faces $197,054 in fines for nine violations. Industry News July 25, 2024 No Comments Investigation finds one worker was caught in a roller machine, and another suffered chemical burns while cleaning a pump.Read More
USDA fines Wahoo Livestock Sales in Packers and Stockyards settlement Wahoo waives rights to a hearing and pays a penalty of $3,000. Industry News July 24, 2024 No Comments AMS investigation discovers custodial account shortages with a total of $228,285.Read More
USDA settles three Packers and Stockyards cases Joe Dax Tyler of Muldrow, Okla, issues nine nonsufficient funds checks for livestock payments. Industry News July 22, 2024 No Comments AMS investigations finds Indiana Halal LLC failed to pay timely for 839 head of livestock.Read More