Animal health concerns impacting US cattle trade with Mexico New World screwworm infestation in southern Mexico threatens a significant supply source for US cattle producers. Altin Kalo December 23, 2024 No Comments Disease restrictions and the possibility of higher tariffs on Mexican cattle present another source of risk for US beef production in 2025 and beyond. Read More
FSIS announces recall for uninspected pork sausage Approximately 7,485 pounds of raw pork sausage products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments Impero Foods and Meats recalls raw pork sausage products.Read More
Economic Outlook Report 2025 Tight supplies, high prices plague small processors High prices, a difficult labor market, tight beef supplies and ongoing regulatory pressures shape the outlook for the coming year. Sammy Bredar December 23, 2024 No Comments Small meat and poultry processors get creative to adjust to a difficult economic environment.Read More
Ralph's Packing recalls bologna product due to undeclared milk allergen Ralph's Packing recalls meat products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments FSIS announces recall for approximately 3,132 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products.Read More
Registration open for 2025 Food Safety Summit Trade show and conference is set for May 12-15 in Rosemont, Ill. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments Educational experience features over 20 interactive sessions, workshops and certification courses.Read More
Nail Factory recalls frozen fish products Products were not presented for import reinspection into the US. Industry News December 20, 2024 No Comments Nail Factory recalls approximately 1,635 pounds of frozen Siluriformes fish products produced by a Vietnam establishment not eligible to export Siluriformes fish to the United States.Read More
Pork council disappointed with no Prop 12 solution Congress denies new programs or funding. Industry News December 19, 2024 No Comments Pork council finds Congress relinquishes its responsibility to produce a new Farm Bill and an overdue federal solution for California Proposition 12.Read More
AAMP hosts cooking and cooling deviations webinar AAMP identifies a need for education in the meat and poultry processing industry. Industry News December 18, 2024 No Comments Food safety experts review cooking and cooling deviations in meat and poultry processing.Read More
USDA discovers HPAI in backyard flock Louisiana experiences its first case of HPAI in domestic birds since the outbreak began in February 2022. Industry News December 17, 2024 No Comments APHIS confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Louisiana noncommercial backyard flock.Read More
FSIS announces changes to protect against Listeria monocytogenes FSIS alters regulatory oversights in three categories. Industry News December 17, 2024 No Comments USDA's FSIS takes new steps to strengthen oversight of meat and poultry processing facilities.Read More