What is an enforcement action? It is any action that results in an establishment being restricted from production. It includes tagging a product, piece of equipment, room, area or even an entire building. It also includes withholding the marks of inspection and/or withdrawing the assignment of inspection personnel.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a directive with new instructions to its inspectors that will better ensure the humane treatment and slaughter of livestock presented for processing at FSIS-inspected facilities.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella heidelberg that may be associated with use and consumption of ground turkey.