Safe Food for Canadians Act implementation begins
The Canadian government has taken the next step in rolling out the Safe Food for Canadians Act. Last week, officials unveiled the government’s action plan, which aims to provide additional information...
View ArticleFSIS proposes mechanically-tenderized beef rules
New rules may be on the way for mechanically-tenderized beef products. Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) proposed new requirements for labeling beef...
View ArticleThe first Monday links of August
Don’t have time to scour the internet for the latest food safety, animal safety, life sciences and agriculture news? Relax, we’ve got it covered. Food safety Neogen introduces NeoSEEK™ meat species...
View ArticleNeed some news? Try the Monday links
Don’t have time to scour the internet for the latest food safety, animal safety, life sciences and agriculture news? Relax, we’ve got it covered. Food safety Label backlog and expedited label...
View ArticleFDA seeking comments on Food Safety Survey
The next iteration of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Survey will address emerging concerns, as well as longstanding food safety issues. The survey is conducted every few...
View ArticleMechanically-tenderized beef comment period extended
The comment period on labeling mechanically-tenderized beef products has been reopened following a request by trade associations. The proposed rule would require the use of the label “mechanically...
View ArticleCanada announces mechanically tenderized beef rule
Canada’s rules surrounding mechanically tenderized beef may soon be stricter. The new proposal would amend the country’s Food and Drug Regulation to provide a definition of mechanically tenderized...
View ArticleCanada introduces labels for mechanically tenderized beef
Shoppers in Canada can now easily determine if the beef they are considering for purchase has been mechanically tenderized. In response to a 2012 outbreak of E. coli associated with mechanically...
View ArticleNew food safety measures hope to decrease foodborne illness outbreaks
Food safety has been on the minds of many political officials lately as a final ruling regarding mechanically tenderized beef was made this week, along with the introduction of two new food safety...
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