Under the temporary allowance, a portion of synthetic sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate used to cure a ham could be substituted with sodium nitrite from a plant-based source.
Some establishments under federal inspection are experiencing supply chain shortages of synthetic sodium nitrite used to cure meat and poultry products.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking nominees for two producer positions and one expert in marketing to serve three-year terms on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors.