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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.
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Canada launches food safety reference database
The database is designed to help identify hazards in production and processing of food.
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Food industry coalition seeks federal standards on genetically modified organisms
The group includes representatives from almost 30 industry companies and non-governmental organizations as well as representatives from agriculture.
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Fire, ammonia leak shut down Cargill beef plant
Workers at the facility detected an ammonia leak at around 3:40 am and evacuated the plant.
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Coke eyes home soda market with new Green Mountain Coffee partnership
The soft drink maker plans to produce single-serving Coca Cola pods for use with the forthcoming Keurig Cold system.
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Subway to remove controversial chemical from bread
Azodicarbonamide, a plastic-based additive, is also found in yoga mats and shoe soles.
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Chobani thanks Senator Chuck Schumer for support on delayed Sochi Olympic shipment
Russian authorities have refused to approve a USDA safety certificate for the yogurt.
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Nearly three quarters of Americans want more governmental food safety oversight
According to the Harris poll, the vast majority are at least somewhat concerned about food recalls.
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Senate passes Farm Bill, sends it to White House
The version that passed the Senate ends direct payments and cuts $8.5 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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American Meat Institute Foundation releases updated Sanitary Equipment Design Principles
Sanitary Equipment Design principles were first adopted in 2002, and honored with AMI's 2003 Industry Advancement Award.
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