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TECH FLASH

FDA increases irradiation levels in poultry, beef products

The increased levels are expected to kill more pathogens.

Wayne Labs

January 28, 2013

The increased levels are expected to kill more pathogens.

Pediatricians say pregnant women and children should not drink raw milk

US, China agree on new Dairy Export Certificate

USDA will begin issuing certificates immediately

Shane O'Halloran

January 25, 2013

US and Chinese officials agreed to a new US Dairy Export Certificate, resolving a longstanding issue and allowing US dairies to enter a growing export market.

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Food safety

Safeguard your brand with process control

Wayne Labs

January 7, 2013

At any level, process control will not only improve food quality, but also enhance food safety.

HAACP

FSIS says poultry producers must reassess their HAACP plans within 90 days

Move in response to Salmonella outbreaks associated with comminuted poultry products.

Shane O'Halloran

December 11, 2012

In addition to requiring HAACP reassessment, FSIS will expand its Salmonella Verification Sampling Program.

Corn

Purdue economist: US unlikely to dominate future corn exports

Other nations are producing their own, buying from other countries.

Shane O'Halloran

December 11, 2012

Ethanol, drought and a comparative lack of new acreage are contributing to the trend.

Food Safety

XL Foods’ Establishment 38 re-listed by USDA

Canadian meat producer may resume exports

Shane O'Halloran

December 10, 2012

Canadian meat producer may resume exports.

Food Safety

FSIS says poultry producers must reassess their HAACP plans within 90 days

Announcement in response to poultry-related Salmonella outbreaks

Shane O'Halloran

December 6, 2012

The announcement comes in response to poultry-related Salmonella outbreaks.

Dairy Industry

Study says Americans opposed to government regulation of milk prices, production

Four out of five believe production levels should be set by farmers

Shane O'Halloran

November 29, 2012

Four out of five believe production levels should be set by farmers

FDA oversight on food imports should leverage other countriesâ resources

TECH FLASH

FDA oversight on food imports should leverage other countries’ resources

GAO report suggests FDA use a comparability system like the USDA’s FSIS applies

Wayne Labs

November 28, 2012

Unless it gets help from other countries, enforcing FSMA’s import regulations will be a challenging and expensive task.

Hallmark Meat Packing Co.

CA Slaughterhouse to Pay $300,000 in Settlement

The USDA recalled 143 million pounds of beef from the slaughterhouse.

Shane O'Halloran

November 19, 2012

The USDA recalled 143 million pounds of beef from the facility.

Listeria Outbreak Connected with Pre-Made Chicken Alfredo Meals Results in 3 Deaths

General Mills Sells North American Yogurt Business

Clean Label Packaging Expands to Include Sustainability Considerations

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