Nine pork plants invited to participate in trial to increase line speeds Industry News November 15, 2021 No Comments During the trial, participating establishments will be permitted to operate at an increased line speed for a period of up to one year.Read More
USDA directs pork line speeds to slow down effective June 30, 2021 Industry News May 31, 2021 No Comments Decision comes after federal judge vacates portion of “New Swine Slaughter Inspection System.”Read More
Seaboard Foods seeking delay in slowing-down of pork line speeds Industry News May 4, 2021 No Comments Seaboard Foods is seeking a delay to a federal court decision that would force it to slow the speed of its pork slaughter plant in Guymon, Okla. Read More
Union files lawsuit against USDA over line speed waivers Industry News July 29, 2020 No Comments The plaintiffs argue that the FSIS waiver program should be set aside and 10 currently active waivers should be voided. Read More
USDA revokes line-speed waiver for chicken processing plant Industry News April 1, 2019 No Comments FSIS says Claxton Poultry Farms facility was unable to meet Salmonella performance standards.Read More