NCBA reacts to audit of Brazil meat inspection Jeremy Gerrard June 2, 2014 The National Cattleman’s Beef Association says it is “extremely disappointed” with the results of the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service’s final audit report conducted on Brazil’s meat inspection system. Read More
Members of Congress ask Vilsack to withdraw poultry inspection rule A Government Accountability Office report found FSIS had insufficiently evaluated the performance of three pilot programs. Shane O'Halloran March 18, 2014 A Government Accountability Office report found FSIS had insufficiently evaluated the performance of three pilot programs.Read More
USDA FSIS alleges Rancho Feeding Corp circumvented federal rules The Petaluma, CA-based processor was accused of introducing animals into the human food supply without inspection. Shane O'Halloran February 21, 2014 The Petaluma, CA-based processor was accused of introducing animals into the human food supply without inspection.Read More
California processor recalls 8.7 million pounds of meat due to lack of inspection That quantity represents about one year's production for Rancho Feeding Corp. Shane O'Halloran February 10, 2014 That quantity represents about one year's production for Rancho Feeding Corp.Read More
TECH FLASH New guidelines reduce risk of Salmonella in pork production FSIS implemented updated Salmonella performance standards for poultry in 2011. Shane O'Halloran January 24, 2014 As a result, market hogs now have the highest permissible Salmonella content of all raw carcass classes.Read More
FSIS releases 2014 Annual Performance Plan The plan describes how FSIS will carry out its work of decreasing the risk of and preventing foodborne illness. Shane O'Halloran December 11, 2013 The plan describes how FSIS will carry out its work of decreasing the risk of and preventing foodborne illness.Read More
Food Engineering's 2013 Top 20 Here are the 20 most popular articles on FoodEngineeringMag.com for 2013. December 10, 2013 Here are the 20 most popular articles on FoodEngineeringMag.com for 2013.Read More
California firm recalls chicken salad products due to possible E. Coli Approximately 181,620 pounds of ready-to-eat salads and sandwich wrap products are included in the recall. Shane O'Halloran November 11, 2013 Approximately 181,620 pounds of ready-to-eat salads and sandwich wrap products are included in the recall.Read More
FDA and FSIS joint report focuses on Listeria risk in retail delis The study examines interventions that limit the survival, growth or transmission of the disease-causing bacteria. October 28, 2013 The study examines interventions that limit the survival, growth or transmission of the disease-causing bacteria.Read More
Mexico bans chicken produced at facilities linked to ongoing Salmonella outbreak It is the first time Mexico has banned US meat products due to public health concerns. Shane O'Halloran October 25, 2013 It is the first time Mexico has banned US meat products due to public health concerns.Read More