Independent Thoughts Teachable moments from 2022 Training is important in preventing events that could result in enforcement actions. Kelsey Kuehni Abby Tomandl Beth McIlquham Karly N. Anderson Ashlynn A. Kirk Kurt D. Vogel PhD July 6, 2023 No Comments In 2022, the majority of enforcement actions were related to stunning.Read More
Sofina Foods Inc. recalls ready-to-eat mortadella deli meat products The recall is due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. Industry News May 22, 2023 No Comments The product may contain pistachio — tree nuts, a known allergen — which is not declared on the product label.Read More
Eastern Meat Solutions Inc. recalls raw, boneless pork products The products were imported without the benefit of import reinspection. Industry News May 12, 2023 No Comments
Mitten Gourmet LLC recalls ready-to-eat pork rind products The products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Industry News May 10, 2023 No Comments The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection because Mitten Gourmet LLC is not a federally inspected establishment.Read More
FSIS issues guideline for RTE fermented, salt-cured and dried products Guidance addresses products that do not use cooking as the primary lethality step. Industry News May 9, 2023 No Comments FSIS issues guidance document for manufacturing ready-to-eat, shelf-stable, fermented, salt-cured, and dried meat and poultry products.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for frozen meatloaf entree products The recall is due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. Industry News May 3, 2023 No Comments Consumers should be aware that in addition to milk, this product also contains the allergens egg, soy and wheat. Read More
NCC expresses concerns with new FSIS Salmonella regulation NCC is concerned about the regulation's potential impact on the industry. Industry News April 26, 2023 No Comments NCC estimates that the regulation's annual cost to the industry would be higher than that estimated by the USDA.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for RTE meat soup products The recall is due to possible contamination. Industry News April 26, 2023 No Comments A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. Read More
Abbyland Foods recalls frozen turkey sausage patties products The recall is due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. Industry News April 24, 2023 No Comments The product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. Read More
Alef Sausage Inc. recalls RTE meat and poultry sausage products The recall is due to misbranding and possible temperature abuse. Industry News April 24, 2023 No Comments The products were not labeled with a handling statement indicating that they should be kept refrigerated, which could lead to temperature abuse of the products. Read More