All posts tagged USDA
USDA to Speed Tracking of E. Coli in Meat
May 2, 2012 | No comments
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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Senate Panel Boosts USDA Food Inspection Budget
May 1, 2012 | No comments
Law 360 (subscription news service) is reporting today that a U.S. Senate committee approved a budget for the FDA and …
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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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A Ton of Beef Recalled for Possible E. Coli Contamination
April 12, 2012 | No comments
April 11, 2012 - Town and Country Foods Inc., a Greene, Maine establishment, is recalling approximately 2,057 pounds of ground and …
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Food Court News April 6 – Weekly Briefing (audio)
April 6, 2012 | No comments
Subscribe to Food Court News on iTunes. In this week’s summary of food news: BPA Petition Denied: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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Texas Firm Recalls Pork and Beef Smoked Sausage Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
March 28, 2012 | No comments
On March 26, 2012, J Bar B Foods, a Waelder, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 64,020 pounds of a smoked …
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National Grocers Stop Buying “Pink Slime” Meat
March 22, 2012 | 1 comment
The Associated Press is reporting today that three national grocers will no longer buy ground beef that contains Lean Beef …
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‘Pink slime’? It’s up to schools, USDA says (*Updated*)
March 15, 2012 | 1 comment
Food Court and Food Court News reported last week on the brewing controversy over pink slime in school lunches. Today …
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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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USDA Poultry Inspections Could Get Streamlined, Saving $95 Million
January 23, 2012 | 1 comment
Food Court reported earlier this month on the USDA’s plan to close offices nation-wide as part of its plan to reduce …
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