Denver ordinance would ban slaughterhouses If passed, Denver’s Initiated Ordinance 309 would shutter a Superior Farms facility that accounts for 15% to 20% of US lamb processing capacity. Fred Wilkinson November 1, 2024 No Comments The slaughterhouse ban on the ballot in Denver targets a single employee-owned business and would force 160 employees out of a company they own. Read More
First case of H5N1 in US pigs confirmed There is no concern about the safety of the nation’s pork supply as a result of this finding. Industry News October 31, 2024 No Comments USDA confirms H5N1 in an Oregon noncommercial farm operation.Read More
A Tu Gusto recalls meat, poultry croquette products Recalled products may contain undeclared allergens. Industry News October 30, 2024 No Comments Florida firm recalls approximately 7,630 pounds of frozen meat and poultry croquette products produced without federal inspection that may contain undeclared allergens.Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: SUSTAINABILITY State of the Industry: Collaborating to make sustainability advances across livestock supply chains Livestock plays an important role in a sustainable food future, but advances cannot and will not happen in silos. Samantha Werth PhD October 30, 2024 No Comments Emissions reductions opportunities are large within the livestock sector but remain a relatively small piece of the global emissions pie.Read More
Beef patties test negative for E.Coli at Colorado lab Federal investigation focuses on ground beef patties and onions. Industry News October 28, 2024 No Comments Labs test beef patties collected from various Colorado McDonald’s locations associated with the ongoing E. Coli investigation.Read More
Listeria recalls and outbreak timeline As of Sept. 23, 2024, 59 people from 19 states have reported hospitalization for Listeria infection. Ten of those individuals died. Sammy Bredar October 28, 2024 No Comments Listeria monocytogenes outbreak related to Boar’s Head deli meat rocks the food industry.Read More
FSIS issues pubic health alert for illegally imported meat, poultry products Products subject to the public health alert do not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments Public health alert covers various meat and poultry products illegally imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.Read More
USDA issues Packers and Stockyards complaint Investigation reveals Bert E. Smith IV failed to pay timely for 1,071 head of livestock totaling $957,009. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments USDA issues a complaint against Bert E. Smith IV, doing business as Rowdy Livestock LLC.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with Frontier Meats Frontier Meats and Eric Nauwelaers pay a $10,000 civil penalty. Industry News October 24, 2024 No Comments USDA investigation finds Fronter Meats and Eric Nauwelaers failed to pay for livestock purchased from ten livestock sellers.Read More
Fifty seafood suppliers join traceability network As regulatory deadlines draw near, suppliers partner with ReposiTrak to leverage hardware-free traceability solutions. Industry News October 24, 2024 No Comments Suppliers utilize ReposiTrak's Traceability Network to ensure regulatory compliance and enhance operational efficiency.Read More