EPA Proposes More "Critical Use" Exemptions for Methyl Bromide

Would make it easier for meat processors, farmers, others in agriculture to get exemptions under the Montreal Protocol to use the fumigant. - Posted 8/31/04 by BFS

Government "Experts" Say:  Eat a Little Bit of Everything

USDA, Department of Health & Human Services working on developing Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, includes meat and poultry. - Posted 8/31/04 by BFS

AAMP Opposes SRM Ban on Animal Feed

FDA Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would cost industry huge amount of money, and is not scientifically valid. - Posted 8/31/04 by BFS

Southwestern Meat Science Conference

The Southwestern Meat Science Conference is designed to present science-based information on topics of concern to meat industry scientists and technicians in the region. - Posted 8/27/04 by JBW

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Kerry Endorses COOL

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has vowed to ensure that country of origin labeling is implemented as Congress intended. - Posted 8/27/04 by JBW

Overtime Confusion

U.S. businesses struggle to understand a new overtime-pay law. - Posted 8/24/04 by JBW

AAMP Asks Congress to Investigate FSIS Overtime

House, Senate Agriculture Committees asked to investigate USDA lack of control of inspector overtime in plants. - Posted 8/20/04 by BFS

Sample Letter to FDA, USDA, Congress Concerning New BSE Proposals

You can send this letter or one similar on your company letterhead to FDA, USDA and your members of Congress to stop new BSE proposals. - Posted 8/20/04 by BFS

Funding Food Safety

USDA provides U.S. colleges and universities with more than $12 Million for integrated food safety projects. - Posted 8/13/04 by JBW

SBA Withdraws Rule Setting New Small Business Size Standards

AAMP protests plan that would have taken away protections from very small businesses. - Posted 8/11/04 by BFS

FSIS Acting Administrator Barbara Masters Impresses AAMP Convention;

Says Agency Abuse of Authority "Won't Be Tolerated"

The Acting Administrator delivers keynote speech at AAMP's American Convention of Meat Processors, says industry responsible for reducing germs and illnesses. - Posted 8/10/04 by BFS

FSIS Establishes New Institute to Promote Food Safety Education, Information, Communication and Outreach

USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Elsa Murano announced the establishment of the Food Safety Institute of the Americas (FSIA).  - Posted 8/9/04 by JBW

Questions and Answers Regarding Directives 5000.2, 6420.2, and 10,010.1, Revision 1, and the Compliance Guidelines on E. coli O157:H7. - Posted 8/5/04 by JBW

APHIS Changes Policy on Announcing Inconclusive BSE Tests

USDA has announced that it will change current BSE testing procedures to double-check results from the rapid-screening tests prior to reporting it to the public. - Posted 8/5/04 by JBW

FSIS Notice 40-04:  Additional Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Surveillance Sampling Questions and Answers

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing this notice to provide answers to questions FSIS personnel have asked regarding FSIS’ BSE surveillance sampling program. - Posted 8/5/04 by JBW

USDA Launches New Campaign Encouraging Food Thermometer Use

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state of Michigan kicked off a campaign that aims to help consumers prevent food-borne illnesses during food preparation. - Posted 8/3/04 by JBW

  

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Learn how to use a food thermometer - it's not just for turkey anymore! Get recommended internal temperatures for safe food.

 

Keep Your Family Safe Temperature Chart

USDA's recommended internal temperatures for meat and poultry products in handy chart form.