Consumer finds metal, plastic in raw beef product Product is no longer available for purchase. Industry News January 6, 2025 No Comments FSIS issues public health alert for frozen, raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with foreign material.Read More
Meat processor pays $3.7M penalty for identity theft scheme Employees used stolen identities to gain employment with Ohio-based Fresh Mark. Industry News January 2, 2025 No Comments Hiring manager conspires to steal identities of US citizens and give them to job applicants at Fresh Mark’s meat processing plants.Read More
HPAI confirmed in Wisconsin commercial poultry flock Birds from the flock will not enter the food system. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments CDC finds HPAI does not present an immediate public health concern for the general public.Read More
APHIS updates indemnity program for HPAI on poultry farms APHIS addresses reinfection on commercial poultry farms. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments APHIS now requires farmers undergo a biosecurity audit before restocking their poultry after an HPAI detection, and before receiving future indemnity payments. Read More
Traws Pharma announces progress for H5N1 bird flu treatment Company continues developing tivoxavir marboxil for treatment of H5N1 bird flu. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments Traws Pharma expands its influenza program to address the potential threat of bird flu.Read More
USDA approves importation of live avian metapneumovirus vaccine Vaxxinova Italy brings live avian metapneumovirus vaccine to the United States market. Industry News December 30, 2024 No Comments Vaccine protects against swollen head syndrome in poultry. Read More
Cattle association warns producers about returning filing requirements Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifts nationwide preliminary injunction on enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. Industry News December 30, 2024 No Comments Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements are back in effect.Read More
Taylor Shellfish Canada issues oyster recall Recalled oysters are potentially contaminated with norovirus. Industry News December 30, 2024 No Comments FDA advises against consumption of certain oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada.Read More
FSIS seeks nominations for Food Safety Advisory Committee Committee provides impartial scientific advice and recommendations to the USDA and other government agencies. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments USDA's FSIS solicits nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods.Read More
Fight for Food Safety What’s in store for Salmonella in 2025? Incoming Trump Administration will likely take more of a hands-off approach when it comes to expansive regulation. Shawn K. Stevens December 23, 2024 No Comments USDA’s new proposed Salmonella rule could survive the change in presidential leadership. Read More