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How to avoid USDA import refusals with preparation

Recent Brazilian meat scandal shines a light on USDA policies on imported foods.

Wayne Labs

July 27, 2017

Every day around the world, in most countries, food products are refused entry—not just due to food safety issues, but also inaccurate paperwork, label issues and adulteration.

Regulatory Watch

Regulatory Watch

Guidance updated for swine inspection

Guidelines define how to handle Brucellosis

Casey Laughman

June 26, 2017

The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has provided instructions to inspection program personnel at establishments where feral swine and/or reactor pigs suspected of having Brucellosis are inspected.

USDA

Food Safety

USDA announces halt to importing of fresh Brazilian beef

Policy is result of higher rejection rates

Casey Laughman

June 23, 2017

The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the suspension of imports of fresh beef from Brazil.

Regulatory Watch

Regulatory Watch

FSIS gives guidance for Salmonella in poultry

Guidance gives importers choice of whether to withdraw product

May 23, 2017

Salmonella and Campylobacter are not considered adulterants in raw poultry.

Regulatory Watch

Regulatory Watch

FSIS updates rules for imported beef

USDA issues updated rules for Salmonella analysis of imported beef

April 19, 2017

Beef that tests positive for STEC will still be refused for entry.

recall

Ready Pac Foods Inc. recalls chicken salads because of possible Listeria contamination

Company recalls about 60,000 lbs. of Puro Picante Blazin’ Hot salad items.

Crystal-Lindell

Crystal Lindell

February 28, 2017

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Regulatory Watch

Regulatory Watch

USDA announces revision of Nutrition Facts label for meat and poultry

The amendment will bring nutrition labels in line with the recent changes finalized by the FDA.

February 28, 2017

The FDA-approved changes to nutrition labels are based on the most recent dietary recommendations.

Best If Used By

USDA revises date labeling guidance to reduce food waste

Government updates 'best if used' by guidelines.

January 29, 2017

The USDA is encouraging food manufacturers and retailers to use a “Best if used by” date label.

Regulatory Watch

Regulatory Watch

USDA proposes amendments to Quality Systems Verification Programs

UDA proposes including commodities authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Act.

Wayne Labs

January 25, 2017

Proposed amendments result of 2013 merger of the Livestock and Seed and Poultry programs.

National Steak and poultry

Recall

National Steak and Poultry Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken

Recall expands to almost 2 million pounds

Casey Laughman

December 6, 2016

National Steak and Poultry has expanded a recall of potentially undercooked ready-to-eat chicken to almost 2 million pounds.

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