USDA Official Sums Up FSIS Targets For 2009

Processors should keep an eye out for USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service to move forward on bench trim verification, risk of listeria contamination at retail, and HACCP validation expectations, among other initiatives, in calendar 2009. - Posted 3/30/09 by AHB

FDA To Delay Enhanced Feed Ban Rule

The Food and Drug Administration will extend by 60 days the April 27 effective date of the agency's enhanced ban on high-risk cattle material in feed for all animals, according to industry sources. - Posted 3/18/09 by AHB

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Final Rule for Handling of Non-Ambulatory Cattle

The Final Rule will amend the federal meat inspection regulations to require a complete ban on the slaughter of cattle that become non-ambulatory disabled after passing initial inspection by FSIS.  - Posted 3/16/09 by AHB

USDA Issues Humane Handling Materials For Small Plants

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said it is offering a free DVD and companion booklet titled, "Humane Handling of Livestock with Dr. Temple Grandin" to help small and very small establishments avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance. - Posted 3/6/09 by AHB

Food Safety Survey Targets State Programs

The Association of Food & Drug Officials announced it is conducting a survey of state food safety programs in order to capture information regarding the volume and importance of food safety work performed there. - Posted 3/4/09 by AHB