Reminder includes thawing, marination, and cooking temperature safety guidelines. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a meat safety reminder as families around the country head outside to…
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USDA Proposes Fairer Compensation for Chicken Farm Contractors
The agency seeks to change the “tournament system” style of wages imposed by processing companies. This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a new rule for…
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FDA Recalls Cucumbers from 14 States for Salmonella
The agency directs consumers to destroy bulk whole cucumbers from Fresh Start Produce. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled whole cucumbers shipped by Fresh Start Produce Sales,…
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Jose Emilio Esteban, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety
Jose Emilio Esteban, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety
Read MoreUSDA Agency Updates Product Threshold for Salmonella Contamination
The measure is intended to prevent illness and support food safety in the poultry supply chain. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)…
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FDA Approves Xolair for Food Allergy Treatment
Associate Director Stone says the injection, while not a cure, “will help reduce the health impact if accidental exposure occurs.“ U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved…
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CDC Issues Alert on Listeria Outbreak
The food safety alert includes certain queso fresco and cotija cheese. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an alert regarding the outbreak of listeria in…
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USDA Initiates Grading Pilot Program for Beef Producers
The program is intended to facilitate the use of USDA’s grading and certification by small, independent processors. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced a pilot program this month,…
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USDA Highlights Farm Food Safety Program Assistance Deadline
Applications for eligible program expenses will be accepted through January 31. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) brought attention to the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program…
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Federal Court Issues Injunction Against Pharmaceutical Company
The corporation is prohibited from distributing drugs after not complying with federal manufacturing requirements. The District Court of Massachusetts brought a permanent injunction against Pharmasol Corporation, which is…
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