The final regulation will allow for the safe trade of bovines and bovine products, while still protecting the United States from the introduction of BSE.
A coalition of U.S. and Canadian meat industry groups lost a bid in federal court to temporarily block enforcement of U.S. country-of-origin labeling rules.
As part of a lawsuit seeking to block implementation of COOL, nine organizations asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to grant a preliminary injunction.
The AG in New Mexico has ruled that veterinary drugs commonly administered to horses would render their meat adulterated under state law and not fit for human consumption.
FSIS is proposing new requirements for labeling beef products that have been mechanically tenderized, including adding new cooking instructions, so that consumers can safely enjoy these products.