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Sustainability

Groups accuse US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef of 'greenwashing'

A group of NGOs say the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef sustainability plan is unsustainable

July 6, 2018

A "Sustainability Framework" produced by the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) has been criticized as "greenwashing" by a number of environmental groups.

USDA Recall

Koch recalls beef contaminated with plastic

Almost 120,000 pounds of beef rib-shaped patties recalled after being possibly contaminated with thin, blue plastic pieces.

Crystal Lindell

April 13, 2018

Koch Foods, Inc., a Fairfield, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 119,480 pounds of beef rib-shaped patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue plastic pieces, FSIS says.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS updates beef product groups

New groups designed to fix sample errors

September 20, 2017

Beef products groups have been revamped to simplify assessments.

Manufacturing News

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

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.

Beef Recall

Ground beef recall expanded

King’s Command expands recall due to extraneous material contamination

Casey Laughman

March 20, 2017

King’s Command Foods is expanding a recall of beef products due to possible contamination from extraneous materials.

Regulatory Watch

US opens beef imports, exports to Brazil

USDA reaches agreement with Brazil to repoen each country's respective markets.

September 29, 2016

USDA also recently determined that Brazil's meat standards meet US standards.

Food safety specialists gather in Beijing for GFSI Focus Day China

China lifts ban on US beef

Jeremy Gerrard

September 26, 2016

After a recent review of the U.S. supply system, China has lifted its ban on U.S. beef from animals under 30 months of age.

cargill completes acquisition of ADM chocolate business

Cargill acquires South Carolina beef processing plant

March 4, 2016

Cargill has purchased the FPL Food, LLC ground beef processing plant in Columbia, SC.

USDA finalizes rule to ensure tracking of ground meat sources

Jeremy Gerrard

December 14, 2015

All manufacturers of raw ground beef products must now keep adequate records of the source material.

Conagra Brands to Sell Chef Boyardee Brand to Hometown Food Company

FDA to Amend Standards of Identity to Include Salt Substitutes

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