As recently described in its 2017-22 five-year Strategic Plan, FSIS has announced it will begin to intensify inspections of retail delis as part of its new enforcement initiatives.

As a food-safety lawyer, I spend a significant portion of my time analyzing the actions of FSIS and trying to figure out what’s coming next.

On Nov. 4, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released its Strategic Plan for 2017-2021, which outlines the agency's goals for the next five years.