USDA Posts Frequently Asked Questions About H1N1

The USDA has posted a variety of informational resources on the swine flu virus, H1N1, on their website.  - Posted 4/29/09 by AHB

USDA, NPPC Say Pork Is Safe

Both USDA and the National Pork Producers Council are fighting fear with facts as global alarm over an outbreak in Mexico and in some U.S. states of a hybrid strain of swine influenza in humans started to spook U.S. pork importers. - Posted 4/27/09 by AHB

FDA Announces Confirmation of the Effective Date of the BSE Final Rule

The Food and Drug Administration today announced that the final rule entitled ‘‘Substances Prohibited From Use in Animal Food or Feed,'' will become effective on April 27, 2009.  However, to allow renderers additional time to comply with the new requirements, the Agency has established a compliance date of October 26, 2009. - Posted 4/27/09 by AHB

IKE Scenario 01-09 Posted By FSIS

A new Interactive Knowledge Exchange (IKE) Scenario is available from FSIS on conducting weekly meetings to discuss the review of data generated by prerequisite programs that may affect the hazard analysis and food safety.  - Posted 4/15/09 by AHB

FDA Announces Proposed Delay of BSE Final Rule Implementation

The final rule, which would have gone into effect on April 27, 2009, is proposed to be delayed 60 days to June 26, 2009.  The agency is taking this action in response to comments from affected parties expressing concerns about their ability to fully comply with the rule by the April 27, 2009 effective date. - Posted 4/8/09 by AHB

FSIS Issues Federal Register Notice on Exemptions for Retail Store Operations

In accordance with FSIS' regulations, for calendar year 2009, the dollar limitation is increased for meat and meat food products from $56,900 to $60,200 and for poultry products from $46,700 to $49,400. - Posted 4/6/09 by AHB