- On August 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of an updated guideline that makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims
USDA Publishes Proposed Rule to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry Products
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- On July 29, 2024, USDA issued a proposed rule and determination to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry products. This follows a final determination to declare Salmonella an
FSIS to Begin Testing for Allergens in Ready-To-Eat Foods
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- USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will begin testing products for the presence of allergens in its new allergen verification sampling program. The sampling will occur at establishments
USDA Proposes Revising Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure
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- Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it has proposed revisions to regulations that govern the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Holds Fifth Meeting
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- The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee held its fifth meeting May 29-30, 2024. The Committee is charged with reviewing current nutrition science to develop a scientific report with independent, science-based
Indiana Judge Rules Tacos and Burritos are “Sandwiches”
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- Earlier this month, Judge Bobay of Allen County Superior Court in Indiana has ruled that tacos and burritos are technically Mexican-style “sandwiches” as part of his ruling in a zoning
USDA, FDA, EPA Release Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology
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- In a press release issued on May 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that has developed a joint regulatory plan with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
FSIS Declares Salmonella an Adulterant in Chicken Products
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- On April 26, 2024, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products. We blogged about the
USDA Publishes Final Rule on School Meals
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- On April 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule updating the long-term school nutrition requirements, based on the goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
A Greener World Asks FSIS to Seek Input on “Free Range” and “Pasture-Raised” Claims
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- A Greener World (AGW) submitted comments asking FSIS to issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding a petition to define “free range” and “pasture-raised” claims on meat and