Undeclared allergens remain majority cause of recall incidents
About two-thirds of recalls involved undeclared allergens.
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Articles Tagged with ''USDA''
USDA touts role in lowering rates of childhood obesity
The rate of obesity among pre-school children appears to be declining for the first time in decades.
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USDA to host webinar on proposed FSMA produce safety rules
While the agency has no formal role in developing or implementing the rule, USDA's AMS will host the webinar as a service to the produce industry.
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Meat organizations from US, Canada and Mexico seek country-of-origin labeling rule injunction
The request for preliminary injunction is part of a July 8 lawsuit to block implementation of the rule.
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Meat industry groups seek to block USDA country-of-origin labeling rule
They say new rules are too expensive and don't provide public health and safety benefits.
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Animal rights groups sue USDA over horse slaughter permits
The Roswell, NM facility would be the first to be process horse meat since 2007.
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Manufacturing News
USDA hasn’t fully implemented 2008 Farm Bill
While the new bill is making its way through Congress, USDA hasn’t fully implemented the 2008 version.
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USDA announces new Smart Snacks in Schools nutrition standards
The new standards must be implemented by July 1, 2014.
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TECH FLASH
USDA introduces new mobile tools and open data projects
New APIs and mobile apps are designed to bring USDA customer service into the 21st century.
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Senate passes $1 trillion farm bill
The bill would cut farmer subsidies while increasing contributions to a crop insurance program.
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