Bryan Salvage, Editorial Director, Processing Businesses, reviews 2005 and previews 2006. - Posted 12/30/05 by JBW

Hong Kong Ends U.S. Beef Ban

Hong Kong has reopened its market to beef imports from the United States.. - Posted 12/30/05 by JBW

Statement By Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Regarding Resumption Of U.S. Beef Trade With Hong Kong

- Posted 12/29/05 by JBW

Meatingplace.com To Debut New Features, Newsletters Beginning Jan. 2

A suite of new online editorial features geared toward meat and poultry plant managers will debut on Meatingplace beginning Monday, Jan. 2. - Posted 12/29/05 by JBW

Stuart Alexander, "Sausage King," Found Dead In His Cell

Stuart Alexander, the so-called "Sausage King" found not breathing and unresponsive. - Posted 12/29/05 by JBW

Humane Slaughter Lawsuit Filed

An animal rights group claims that the Humane Slaughter Act covers poultry. - Posted 12/27/05 by JBW

FSIS Offers New Technology Information Online

The Food Safety and Inspection Service has updated and revised its new technologies Web site. - Posted 12/27/05 by AHB

Japan Abuzz With U.S. Beef Activity

U.S. beef is back in Japan , launching a whirlwind of activities for USMEF. - Posted 12/22/05 by AHB

AI Drug Fails To Save Two 

Two girls die from avian influenza despite being treated with Tamiflu.- Posted 12/22/05 by AHB

New Asian Influenza Formula Looks Promising

Initial laboratory testing results indicate total eradication of the avian influenza H9N2 virus strain, but clinical testing still needs to confirm effectiveness. - Posted 12/22/05 by AHB

Labels Will Now List Allergens

A new federal law requires meat and food processors to list all potential allergens on the label. - Posted 12/22/05 by AHB

Human testing set to begin on a live vaccine against avian influenza. - Posted 12/20/05 by JBW

Attack On U.S. Food Supply Would Be Costly

But crippling the U.S. long-term would be difficult. - Posted 12/20/05 by JBW

First U.S. Beef Shipments Arrive In Japan

A little over four tons of U.S. beef made landfall in Japan on Friday. - Posted 12/19/05 by JBW

FSIS officials have reaffirmed previously published numbers showing a dramatic, sustained decrease in the rate of E. coli O157:H7 positive test results on raw ground beef. - Posted 12/19/05 by JBW

Beefing Up Food Safety In Food Service

ServSafe aims to enhance food-safety knowledge of foodservice workers. - Posted 12/15/05 by JBW

South Korea Urges Stronger Inspection Measures Before Resuming Beef Imports

A South Korean advisory committee is calling for stronger inspection and quarantine measures. - Posted 12/15/05 by JBW

FDA Makes Allergen Labeling Act Questions And Answers Available

The FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has published advice to consumers on the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004. - Posted 12/15/05 by JBW

South Korea Set To Reopen Its Market To U.S. Beef

It will still be mid-year before shipments will be sent to the United States' second largest Asian market. - Posted 12/14/05 by JBW

USDA Offers Food Safety Recommendations For Holiday Gatherings

USDA reminds Americans that avoiding foodborne illness is key to a food safe holiday season. - Posted 12/13/05 by AHB

GAO Publishes LMRA Review

The General Accounting Office recommends improvements to the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act. - Posted 12/13/05 by JBW

Epidemic Plans Tested

Government agencies will focus on safety and economics if avian influenza becomes a pandemic. - Posted 12/12/05 by JBW

Timeline: U.S. - Japan Negotiations to End Japanese Beef Embargo

- Posted 12/12/05 by JBW

Japan Reopens Market To U.S. Beef

Japan this morning reopened its market to U.S. and Canadian beef from cattle 20 months of age or younger. - Posted 12/12/05 by JBW

Statement By Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Regarding The Opening Of The Japanese Market To U.S. Beef

- Posted 12/12/05 by JBW

USDA Amends Regulations Governing The Importation Of Whole Cuts Of Boneless Beef From Japan

Questions and Answers: The Importation of Boneless Beef from Japan. - Posted 12/12/05 by JBW

Japanese Beef Commission Member Says Report Being Misused

A member of the prion committee said that the report had been misinterpreted by both the press and the government. - Posted 12/12/05 by JBW

Immigration Proposal Misses The Mark

A new immigration reform bill proposal doesn't address guest workers or other work-visa programs--and will add requirements for employers, relays the American Meat Institute. - Posted 12/8/05 by JBW

Japan May Resume Imports Of U.S. Beef As Early As Monday

Japan has apparently signaled it is about to lift its two-year ban on U.S. beef, and may do so as early as Monday. - Posted 12/8/05 by JBW

FAO, Who Tackle Avian Influenza Fears

Joint statement addresses growing consumer fears about avian influenza. - Posted 12/7/05 by JBW

USDA Unveils MyPyramid In Spanish

The USDA launched the Spanish-language version of MyPyramid.gov, an online guide designed to help Americans live healthier lives. - Posted 12/7/05 by JBW

Vast Majority Of Japanese Still Don't Want U.S. Beef

Most Japanese consumers say they will not eat U.S. beef once Japan resumes import of the product. - Posted 12/7/05 by JBW

Propaganda Fueling Avian Influenza Fears

The U.S. government must counter animal activist groups' rhetoric with the facts. - Posted 12/5/05 by JBW

Japan To Reopen Border To U.S. Beef In Mid-December, Ambassador Says

Japanese Ambassador indicated to members of the AMI that Japan will reopen its market to U.S. beef in mid-December. - Posted 12/5/05 by JBW

Cuba To Allow Beef Shipments

Cuba has reopened its market to fresh and frozen beef products. - Posted 12/5/05 by JBW

Turkey 'Gobbled Up' During Thanksgiving

Americans consumed an estimated 46 million turkeys during Thanksgiving 2005. - Posted 12/2/05 by JBW

Cuba Conditionally OKs U.S. Beef Exports

Beef from animals under 30 months of age are acceptable. - Posted 12/2/05 by JBW

FSIS Makes Key Personnel Appointments

FSIS Administrator Dr. Barbara Masters named William C. Smith as FSIS Assistant Administrator for the Office of Program Evaluation, Enforcement and Review (OPEER) and Dr. Kenneth Petersen as FSIS Assistant Administrator for the Office of Field Operations (OFO). - Posted 12/1/05 by JBW

Arkansas Scientists Make Fuel From Chicken Fat

Researchers at the University of Arkansas say they have developed a way to convert chicken fat to a biodiesel fuel. - Posted 12/1/05 by AHB

Research Validates Vaccination As Bird Flu Prevention Method

Scientists in the Netherlands tested vaccines against a strain of bird flu and concluded that vaccinating poultry can block viral spread between birds. - Posted 12/1/05 by JBW