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DC Circuit Dismisses Challenge to USDA Rule – Lessons for FSMA?
February 28, 2013 | No comments
The buzz around FSMA the past few weeks has centered on the new rules. There is a push to understand …
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Four Food Safety Tips for the Fourth of July from the USDA
July 2, 2012 | No comments
In the US the grilling season will be in full swing with the Independence Day celebrations occurring during the week. The USDA in …
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USDA Targeting Six Additional Strains of E.coli in Raw Beef Trim Starting Monday
June 4, 2012 | No comments
USDA Targeting Six Additional Strains of E.coli in Raw Beef Trim Starting Monday June 4, 2012 WASHINGTON, May 31, 2012 …
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USDA Streamlining Meat and Poultry Labeling Approval Process
May 23, 2012 | 1 comment
The USDA announced a new label review process this week. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is the primary …
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USDA to Speed Tracking of E. Coli in Meat
May 2, 2012 | 1 comment
The USDA announced new regulations Wednesday that were required to draft under the 2008 farm bill. The rules includes speeding up the …
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USDA Announces Steps to Improve Compliance with Residue Requirements and to Increase Testing at Establishments with Repeat Violators
April 24, 2012 | No comments
The USDA announced yesterday new guidance designed to prevent tainted meat products from reaching consumers. Like the Food Safety Modernization Act, which …
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Study Finds Antibiotics, Arsenic in Poultry Feed
April 6, 2012 | No comments
Arsenic finds its way into the news again. Food Court first reported on research finding organic arsenic in apple juice, …
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FDA Petitioned Over Horse-Meat Safety
April 3, 2012 | 3 comments
Colorado non-profit Front Range Equine Rescue (FRER) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have petitioned the FDA …
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Nutrition Labeling for Meat Becomes Mandatory
March 6, 2012 | No comments
Shoppers may have already noticed changes in the meat isle at their local grocery store. Nutrition labels are now on …
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Guest Contributor: “Big 6″ non-O157 STEC
March 2, 2012 | No comments
Guest Contributior: Michael “Mick” Guerini, Microbiologist and Technical Writer When can we be ready to detect the “Big 6″ non-O157:H7 E. coli? The USDA’s …
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