The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a ruling on a suit challenging the sale of the Pork. The Other White Meat® trademarks. The National Pork Producers…
Keep Your Super Bowl Food Safe
…cooked foods for grilling. #3 Cook. Always be sure to cook foods to their designated temperature that’s safe to eat. A meat thermometer will be needed. #4 Chill. Never leave…
USDA Rejects Poultry Line Speed Request
…limit, while industry data suggests speeds can be safely maintained up to 175 birds per minute, according to meat industry publication Meatingplace. However, rather than casting a net for a…
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against BAC!
…recommended because bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can splash and spread to other foods, utensils and surfaces, contaminating them. Be sure to wash your hands with warm water…
Generation Z Emerging as Food Influencers
…food with transparent labeling and an absence of artificial ingredients and are skeptical of big brands and too many label claims. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports that This tech-savvy generational…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…worked closely over the years to oversee the nation’s food supply. The USDA oversees the safety of most meat, poultry, catfish and certain egg products while the FDA has authority…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…is coming to the United States. Hosted by the International Meat Secretariat (IMS) and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), the 22nd World Meat Congress will be held in Dallas,…
Red Meat Production Sets December Record
American red meat production totaled 4.40 billion pounds in December of 2017, up slightly from December of the previous year. For the calendar year 2017, commercial red meat production was…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
…the multidrug-resistant Salmonella type, Heidelberg. ARS scientists have developed new infrared technology that can improve commercial food processing, particularly drying of walnuts. Drying walnuts by the current hot-air method is…
California Tomato Processors Expect to Contract 12 Million Tons in 2018
…2017 California Processing Tomato Report. This early processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. 2018…
American Meat Supply Largest on Record
…overall supplies and do not include nonfood uses of livestock meat products. Supplies also do not offer any clues as to how much meat and poultry will ultimately be consumed….
Almond Update: FSMA Here, What You Need to Know
…or secondary farm definition) that fit this category must comply with the Produce Safety rule by either utilizing the Produce Safety rule exemption for commercial processing or complying with all…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…efficient regulation and the safety of meat, poultry and processed egg products, including improved coordination and clarity on execution of food safety responsibilities. Continue to focus USDA resources on products…
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…San Luis Obispo. “Almost 100 years ago, California dairy farm families and milk processing companies adopted our cause to elevate the health of children and parents in California through the…