After Three Years, U.S. Beef Back In South Korea

South Korea accepted its first shipment of U.S. beef in nearly three years this week, ending a ban that began with the first U.S. case of BSE in December 2003. - Posted 10/31/06 by AHB

USDA Study: Acquired Meat Plants Become More Productive

USDA's Economic Research Service released a study that found food processing companies, including meat packers and meat processors, became more productive after being merged with or acquired by a competitor. - Posted 10/27/06 by AHB

Perspective from MeatNews.com

Meat Processing Editorial Director Bryan Salvage salutes the career and devotion of Steve Krut. - Posted 10/25/06 by AHB

CWD May Be Spread Through Saliva And Blood

Colorado State University researchers say the causative prion could be spread through casual contact between deer. - Posted 10/24/06 by AHB

FSIS New Technology Table

The latest summary describing some of the new technologies received and reviewed by FSIS for which there has been "no objection" for their use in establishments. - Posted 10/24/06 by AHB

Cattle Material Users Must Keep Records

A new law requires food and cosmetic companies that use material derived from cattle to maintain detailed records. - Posted 10/20/06 by AHB

New Center To Train Food Industry For Terrorism Fight

With help from a $2 million Department of Homeland Security grant, the University of Tennessee is opening a new center to train food processors and producers to protect the U.S. food supply from terrorists. - Posted 10/20/06 by AHB

FDA Move on Cloned Food Alarms Groups

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving closer to approving meat and milk from cloned animals, which is drawing protests from consumer groups. - Posted 10/18/06 by AHB

National Meat Canners Association Changes Name

The National Meat Canners Association has changed its name to the Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association, effective January 1, 2007. - Posted 10/18/06 by AHB

FSIS Issues Additional Commonly Asked Questions for Small and Very Small Plants

The Agency has issued Commonly Asked Questions on HACCP, Sanitation Performance Standards, and Statistical Process Control. - Posted 10/16/06 by AHB

The USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory has launched a new nutrient search program, the Ground Beef Calculator, which provides the user with nutrient information for retail ground beef products containing any level of fat between 5% and 30%.   - Posted 10/16/06 by AHB

DA Files Complaint in Meat Scam

Three men operating the Meat Shop in Red Bluff, CA are wanted on 14 counts for scamming customers.  - Posted 10/13/06 by AHB

AAMP's Krut Announces Retirement

Steve Krut, the long-time executive director of the American Association of Meat Processors, has announced his retirement effective January 1, 2007. - Posted 10/13/06 by AHB

New IKE Scenarios Available

FSIS has made three new Interactive Knowledge Exchange (IKE) scenarios on FSIS Notice 63-06 available for comment through October 13th.  These IKE's assist inspection personnel in verifying that the establishment is reacting appropriately to the information generated for E. coli O157:H7 in raw beef manufacturing trim intended for use as ground beef.  - Posted 10/9/06 by AHB

FSIS Docket No. FSIS-2006-0026:  Facilities for Inspection

This Federal Register Noice notifies establishment's of requirements for facilities and conditions for inspection; space for satellite dishes.  - Posted 10/9/06 by AHB

U.S. Food Safety Agency Urged

The recent outbreak of bacteria-contaminated spinach rekindles the push for the creation of a national food-safety agency. - Posted 10/4/06 by AHB

FSIS Posts Commonly Asked Questions from Small and Very Small Plants Regarding Noncompliance Records (NR)

FSIS' Tech Center recently posted FAQ's from industry on NRs to assist Small and Very Small Plants. - Posted 10/4/06 by AHB

FDA has announced today that all spinach implicated in the current outbreak has traced back to Natural Selection Foods LLC of San Juan Bautista, California. This determination is based on epidemiological and laboratory evidence obtained by multiple states and coordinated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. - Posted 10/2/06 by AHB

OIG Releases State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program Audit

OIG initiated this review to evaluate FSIS' internal controls and procedures over State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs. - Posted 10/2/06 by AHB

be FoodSafe: The FSIS Magazine debuts

This quarterly magazine will focus on food safety behavior trends, emerging science and research, inspection issues (domestic and international), and education programs for food workers, consumers and caregivers. - Posted 10/2/06 by AHB