FDA: Cloned Animal Products Are Edible

As expected, the Food and Drug Administration has declared that meat and milk from cloned animals are safe to eat and don't require special labeling. - Posted 12/29/06 by AHB

Study Could Pave Way For FDA Approval Of Cloned Animal Products

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to publish today a highly anticipated risk assessment that which reportedly has concluded that meat and milk from cloned animals are safe for human consumption and don't require special labeling. - Posted 12/28/06 by AHB

FSIS Posts Risk-Based Inspection Report

RESOLVE, Inc., has published a report on the Stakeholder Input Process of FSIS' Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) initiative.  To read the news release from FSIS, click here. - Posted 12/27/06 by AHB

FSIS Posts Regulatory Education Sessions for 2007

The Agency has posted Regulatory Education Sessions for January, February, and March of 2007.  Small and very small plant owners and operators are invited to join FSIS inspection personnel at these sessions to bring industry and inspection personnel together to promote a uniform understanding of the regulations.  - Posted 12/20/06 by AHB

Predicting Beef Tenderness

A new application provides accurate real-time prediction of tenderness in beef. - Posted 12/19/06 by AHB

Senators Speak On Korea Trade Talks

Several members of the Senate Agriculture Committee say they'll oppose free trade with Korea's unless U.S. beef is accepted.  - Posted 12/15/06 by AHB

Senators Want E.coli Taskforce

A group of U.S. senators has asked USDA, FDA, and CDC to create a taskforce to investigate food contamination outbreaks.  - Posted 12/15/06 by AHB

Cause Of E. coli Outbreak Unknown

Taco Bell doesn't appear to be the connection in a multi-state E. coli outbreak. - Posted 12/13/06 by AHB

Immigration Raids At Six Swift Plants

Immigration and other law enforcement agents raided Swift & Company plants in six states yesterday as part of an ongoing identity theft investigation. - Posted 12/13/06 by AHB

A.I. Vaccine Developed For Poultry

Researchers have developed a vaccine that is injected into eggs that protects chickens against avian influenza. - Posted 12/8/06 by AHB

FSIS to Hold a Public Meeting to Help Define 'Natural' Label

FSIS will hold a public meeting on December 12, 2006 to discuss a petition to establish a definition for the voluntary claim "natural" and to gather comments on conditions under which the claim should be allowed to be used on the labels of meat and poultry products. - Posted 12/8/06 by AHB

IRS Telephone Tax Refunds:  Questions and Answers for Businesses and Tax-Exempt Organizations

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will stop collecting the federal excise tax on long-distance telephone service and has issued guidance documents for businesses who are seeking refunds. - Posted 12/6/06 by AHB

E. coli Probe Focuses On Taco Bell Facility

Health officials are focusing on a Taco Bell restaurant in South Plainfield, New Jersey after an E. coli outbreak sickens at least 15. - Posted 12/5/06 by AHB