FDA commissioner to step down 02.06.2015 By Jeff Gelski The agency has taken on food safety, trans fat and nutrition labeling issues during Margaret Hamburg's tenure.Read More
USDA finalizes pathogen reduction standards for poultry parts 02.04.2015 By Erica Shaffer The agency believes the new measures will prevent 50,000 illnesses per year.Read More
FDA seeks $4.9B to implement FSMA 02.03.2015 By Erica Shaffer The budget request represents a 9 percent increase over the enacted budget for FY2015.Read More
USDA HIMP plan draws sharp criticism 02.02.2015 By Erica Shaffer Affidavits from current, former federal meat inspectors cite lack of training, transparency.Read More
Morrison Meat Packers recalls pork products 02.02.2015 By Erica Shaffer The products contain undeclared peanuts.Read More
Temperature abuse prompts recall 01.30.2015 By Erica Shaffer No reports of illnesses or adverse reactions.Read More
IPPE REPORT: Antibiotics conundrum 01.30.2015 By Bryan Salvage The meat and poultry industry should not ignore concerns about antibiotic resistance, educator says.Read More
Chicken stew products cause a stir 01.30.2015 By Erica Shaffer The products were produced without benefit of inspection, FSIS says.Read More
US lawmakers propose single food safety agency 01.30.2015 By Erica Shaffer Legislation combines functions of FDA, USDA and other agencies.Read More
Washington Beef announces small recall 01.29.2015 By Erica Shaffer Beef trim products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.Read More