News release from USDA: FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry bowl products, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically glass.

Published at: October 10, 2020 at 05:30AM
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News release from USDA: USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on Food Safety Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). There are nine vacancies on the advisory committee.

Published at: October 08, 2020 at 07:16PM
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askFSIS Q&A: FSIS Directive 12,700.1 - Inedible product for pet food

FSIS Directive 12,700.1 notes that "product produced or prepared without inspection coverage is not eligible for donation into human food channels or for sale into pet food or other animal feed cha

Published at: October 06, 2020 at 11:09PM
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askFSIS Q&A: HACCP - Preshipment Review

Can meat or poultry food products be moved to an off-site location before pre-shipment review

Published at: October 06, 2020 at 11:07PM
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askFSIS Q&A: Use of UV Light in Official Establishments

Can an est

Published at: October 06, 2020 at 09:59PM
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askFSIS Q&A: Noncompliance Record (NR)

When should inspection program personnel write a noncompliance record (NR)?

Published at: October 06, 2020 at 08:47PM
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askFSIS Q&A: Do I need an Export License from USDA?

Does FSIS issue a license or permit to exporters of meat and poultry products?

Published at: October 06, 2020 at 07:41PM
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