Most people can quickly spot the signs of a pest infestation in a poultry house: beetles crawling up the exterior walls, swarms of flies near piles of organic debris, or chewed-up litter by feed pans. 

Each year, more and more food companies discover the critical importance of having good food product recall insurance. It is a topic I write about, and speak about, often. 

The ruling is consistent with the assessment by the European Union and Chinese patent offices, which denied similar attempted patents by this industry player.

NCC estimates that the regulation's annual cost to the industry would be higher than that estimated by the USDA.

A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

When handling their livestock, operators must ensure the welfare of their animals. Dr. Kurt D. Vogel, director of the Humane Handling Institute and associate professor–animal welfare and behavior in the Department of Animal and Food Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, discusses best practices and current issues related to humane handling.

FSIS is seeking public comments on the proposed determination and the proposed verification sampling program.

FSIS is clarifying that establishments wishing to adopt the cloth sampling method testing of raw beef products no longer require a “No Objection Letter.”

The U.S. Deaprtment of FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed rule for a voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claim.

Members of the committee are chosen based on their expertise in meat and poultry safety, public health and other FSIS policies.