U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection
Recent News About U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection
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Food Safety is the Main Ingredient to a Successful Cookout
Whether you are a grill master or a first timer, food safety should always be part of your barbecue routine to ensure a healthy and happy Fourth of July.
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Celebrate Your Fourth of July Without Foodborne Illness
The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, family and of course cookouts. Cooking safely is in your hands and doing so can help keep your family healthy this Independence Day.
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FSIS Releases Study on Salmonella in Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products
FSIS conducted a study with the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) laboratories to gather data on not-ready-to-eat (NRTE)
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FSIS Efforts Aimed at Strengthening Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
As announced on June 14, 2023, FSIS is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims.
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Reminder: Upcoming NACMPI Meeting
The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will convene a virtual meeting on June 21-22, 2023, from 10-4 p.m. ET.
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Food Safety Is Everyone’s Business
Foodborne illness impacts every community around the world and preventing these illnesses is essential to global health.
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Regulated Swine Slaughter and Pork Processing Establishments to Control Salmonella
FSIS has updated its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs from pre-harvest through slaughter.
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Don’t Let Your Outdoor Meal Become a Feast for Bacteria
As summer approaches, millions of Americans will hit the road to visit national parks, beaches and campgrounds.
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“Product of USA” Labeling Claim Survey Data Now Available
In response to a stakeholder request received in May 2023, FSIS is making the underlying data from the consumer survey related to its voluntary “Product of USA” proposed rule available on Regulations.gov.
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Guideline for Ready-To-Eat Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Products Now Available; Webinars on Guideline Scheduled
Today, FSIS announced the availability of a guidance document for manufacturing ready-to-eat (RTE), shelf-stable, fermented, salt-cured, and dried meat and poultry products that do not use cooking as the primary lethality step.
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USDA Proposes Declaring Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
On April 25, 2023, FSIS announced a proposed determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products when they exceed a very low level of Salmonella contamination.
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2023 "Growing Together" Black Farmer Conference to be Held April 21
Conservation partners in California are hosting the second annual USDA “Growing Together” Black and Urban Farmers Conference, that will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Fresno, Calif. This conference is the only one of its kind in California.
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"No Objection Letter" Not Required for Use of Cloth Sampling Procedure for STEC Testing
FSIS would like to clarify that establishments wishing to adopt the cloth sampling method (i.e., manual sampling device or continuous sampling device) for Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
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USDA Proposes Declaring Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released today a proposed determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products when they exceed a very low level of Salmonella contamination.
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Constituent Update - April 14, 2023
On May 16, 2023, the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) will be holding a hybrid (in-person in Washington, D.C. and virtual) public meeting to provide an update on the Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce and Cronobacter spp. in powdered infant formula charges.
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FSIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule for Voluntary “Product of USA” Labeling Claim
FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed rule for a voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claim. Published on March 13, 2023, the deadline for comments was originally May 12, 2023.
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USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the appointment of 15 new members and five returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI).
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Food Safety Do's and Don'ts for Ramadan
A blessed Ramadan to all those who celebrate! As the month of fasting in Islam begins, families are looking forward to gathering for community and home-cooked meals.
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FSIS Grants Pilot Project to Control Salmonella in Poultry Establishment
As a part of FSIS’ ongoing efforts to reduce foodborne illnesses caused by Salmonella, FSIS invited poultry slaughter and processing establishments to submit proposals for pilot projects to test different strategies for Salmonella control in poultry products.
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Constituent Update - March 24, 2023
Constituent Update - March 24, 2023