- On January 30, 2024, the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels Act (“FAIR Act“) was introduced in the House and Senate. The FAIR Act calls for new
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Congressional Delegation Comments on Pending Petition regarding “Free Range” and “Pasture-Raised” Claims
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- Five members of Congress have commented on a petition filed by Perdue Farms that was submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The
New Restrictions on Poultry and Poultry Products from France and the EU
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- On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it would be placing restrictions on the importation of poultry from France,
Congressional Hearing Seeks Ways to Promote Competition in Meat Industry
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- On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the House Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing titled: “Where’s the Beef? Regulatory Barriers to Entry and Competition in Meat Processing” to examine how various aspects
JEMRA Makes Campylobacter Prevention Recommendations
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- Scientists and experts recently met at the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbial Risk Assessment (JEMRA) to review recent data and evidence and to provide advice on control
USDA Expands Generic Label Approval for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
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- On January 18, USDA published a final rule expanding the criteria of generic label approval for inspected meat, poultry, and egg products. The Expansion of Generic Labeling Rule is largely
FSIS Announces Proposed Framework to Reduce Salmonella Illness from Poultry
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- Despite sampling data which indicates that Salmonella contamination in poultry products has decreased (by 50% from 2017 to 2021), the estimated rate of Salmonella infection from food has remained consistent
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USDA To Declare Salmonella An Adulterant in Some Raw Poultry
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- On August 1, the USDA’s FSIS announced that it will declare Salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. Breaded and stuffed raw chicken products will be considered
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CFIA Update on Simulated Meat and Poultry Proposal
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- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently released a report on feedback it received during its consultation with stakeholders and consumers regarding its proposal to develop guidelines for simulated meat
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Updated Salmonella & Campylobacter Poultry Guidelines
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- The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released new guidelines for controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter in raw poultry. Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria are responsible for 3 million illnesses per
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