…FDA has worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture officials to help streamline produce safety requirements for farmers. The FDA also worked on updated plans relating to public warnings about…
Almond Update: FSMA Trainings as Inspections Loom
The Almond Board of California is hosting a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training tomorrow in the San Joaquin Valley with others to follow. ABC’s Tim Birmingham said the deadlines…
AgSafe Annual Conference Coming Up Next Week
…offered with approximately 40 percent of the content to be provided in Spanish. The conference will feature a variety of seminars focused on topics such as pesticide safety, human resources,…
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…that improves farm safety net programs, protects federal crop insurance, and preserves strong rural development and research initiatives. At USDA we are eager to hear from our stakeholders on policy…
New Indoor Heat Illness Regulation Draft Lowers Temperature Thresholds
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) released a revised draft of the indoor heat illness regulation on January 29. A draft of the regulation had previously been released…
NCBA Announces Campaign for “Fake Meat Facts”
…production, composition, and safety of cell-cultured protein is needed to inform the development of a comprehensive framework that protects consumers. “It is critical that manufacturers make samples of their cell-cultured…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
…jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For…
Meat Inspectors, Price Reporting Staff Still On The Job
…in meat packing plants despite the government shutdown. NPPC – and other livestock groups – a year ago urged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to deem as essential USDA Food Safety…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will resume food safety inspections for higher-risk foods such as cheese and seafood after briefly stopping routine inspections because of the government shutdown. …
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…for the European Union. Zorrilla was joined by Lorenzo Terzi, counselor on food safety for the European Union, and Sylvain Maestracci, counselor on agriculture for the French Embassy, to provide…
FDA Encourages Washing Avocados Prior to Consumption
…practices generally limit the amount of the pathogen, if present, that consumers may be exposed to.” The FDA has indicated that improving measures to ensure food safety would be a…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
…not a threat to food safety, as there have been no human cases of the disease recorded as a result of consuming poultry products. However, individuals working directly with infected…
ELD Exemption Remains in Place During Government Shutdown
…in limbo during the shutdown. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has indicated that “Transporters of livestock and insects are not required to have an ELD. The statutory exemption…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
Pesticide residue levels on produce tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are well within the safety requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The USDA recently published…