OIG review reveals issues with swine slaughter rulemaking process 06.26.2020 By Erica Shaffer Public interest groups have taken to the courts to stop implementation of the new rule.Read More
Moy Park invests $5 million in employee safety measures 06.17.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The company has been working for 11 weeks to make its facilities safer during the pandemic.Read More
Food safety conference for poultry industry slated for August 06.04.2020 By Joel Crews USPOULTRY and the Georgia Tech Research Institute/ATRP officials are planning to implement precautions at the event in light of COVID-19.Read More
Food safety audits during COVID-19 06.02.2020 By Andy Nelson Processes and procedures have changed fundamentally throughout the pandemic.Read More
Cargill temporarily closes Nebraska facility 05.05.2020 By Bob Sims The company will idle operations at the beef plant due to COVID-19 concerns.Read More
Trump signs executive order to keep meat plants running 04.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy and Kimberlie Clyma The action will make processing facilities ‘critical infrastructure.’Read More
Q&A: How FDA inspections have changed during the pandemic 04.28.2020 By Dan Malovany Inspectors are only visiting those facilities that are experiencing potential food safety issues.Read More
JBS issues cease-and-desist letter to union 04.27.2020 By Erica Shaffer The meat processor alleges that the union has breached its collective bargaining agreement.Read More
USDA identifies essential services during ‘shelter-in-residence’ orders 03.26.2020 By Jay Sjerven FSIS meat, poultry, swine and egg inspection and laboratory services will remain open.Read More
Groups challenge swine slaughter inspection rules again 01.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer Food & Water Watch, Center for Food Safety, argue the new scheme runs contrary to the Federal Meat Inspection Act.Read More
