Time Runs Out For Illinois Horse Slaughterhouse

A federal judge has refused to extend an earlier order that stayed the enforcement of a new Illinois law that prohibits production of horse meat for human consumption. - Posted 6/29/07 by AHB

Alfred Almanza Named Administrator Of The Food Safety And Inspection Service

Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has announced the appointment of Alfred Almanza as the new Administrator of FSIS.  - Posted 6/28/07 by AHB

Organic Substance Amendments Made

USDA publishes amendments to list of substances used in organic handling. - Posted 6/27/07 by AHB

2nd Annual Food Law & Regulation Conference - October 1-2, 2007

Covering the latest issues in food safety and food regulation, the 2nd Annual Food Law & Regulation Conference, organized by the publishers of Food Chemical News, brings Washington insiders to the Midwest and gives you an unrivalled insight into the future of food policy.  An Early Bird Discount is available for registrations received by August 10, and an additional 10% discount is available to all AAMP Members! To receive your discounts email marketing@agra-net.com quoting ‘AAMP' or download your brochure from the AAMP website, write ‘AAMP' on the registration form and fax back to +44 (0)20 7017 7599. - Posted 6/26/07 by AHB

AMS Reopens Comment Period For COOL Rule

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has reopened the comment period for 60 days for the proposed rule for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, lamb and pork. - Posted 6/25/07 by AHB

FSIS To Hold Meeting About Risk-Based Inspection Elicitation

The Food Safety and Inspection (FSIS) will hold a public meeting on June 26 to present the results of an expert elicitation relating to risk-based inspection in processing plants. - Posted 6/18/07 by AHB

FDA Introduces New Food Defense Software

The Food and Drug Administration has introduced a new software program to help the food industry assess how vulnerable food facilities are to biological, chemical or radiological attacks. - Posted 6/18/07 by AHB

USDA Gives The Boot To Certain Organic Ingredients

As a result of a new USDA rule, organic products containing certain non-organic minor ingredients are in non-compliance with organic certification. - Posted 6/18/07 by AHB

Food Recalls 'More Routine,' Public Concern High: Poll

Food recalls — from produce to protein to pet food — have come to be more routine and anticipated by the public, according to a poll of 2,563 adults surveyed online between April 10 and 16 by market research firm Harris Interactive. - Posted 6/12/07 by AHB

E. coli Concerns Prompt United Food Group Recall To Top 5 Million Pounds, New Ground Beef Recall

Vernon, Calif.-based United Food Group LLC is voluntarily expanding its June 3 and 6 recalls to include a total of approximately 5.7 million pounds of both fresh and frozen ground beef products, while Tyson Fresh Meats, Sherman, Texas, also is recalling about 40,440 pounds of ground beef, both on E. coli O157:H7 contamination concerns, FSIS announced. - Posted 6/11/07 by AHB

Recent E. coli Outbreaks ‘Cause For Concern': Marler Clark

Law firm provides rundown of recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks relating to beef products. - Posted 6/8/07 by AHB

China Changing Food And Safety Rules

China said it plans to revise rules related to food and drug safety and implement nationwide inspections. - Posted 6/8/07 by AHB

Exporter, Inspector To Blame For Slip-Up In South Korea, USDA Says

USDA officials have named the exporter and the inspection staff responsible for shipping U.S. beef intended for domestic use to South Korea. - Posted 6/5/07 by AHB

U.S. And China To Jointly Develop Non-Grain Biofuels

The United States and China are set to enter into a joint venture to develop non-grain based biofuels from non-grain crops such as sweet potatoes, cassava and sweet sorghum. - Posted 6/5/07 by AHB

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the availability of an electronic Web-based version of FSIS Form 10,240–1, Production Information on Post-Lethality Exposed Ready-to-Eat Products. - Posted 6/1/07 by AHB