CFIA to consider updates to plant-based foods regs 11.04.2020 By Erica Shaffer The agency is asking for feedback from industry and consumers.Read More
USDA extends free meals for children program to June 2021 10.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The Ag Secretary previously extended the waiver until the end of this year.Read More
FSIS issues public health alert for possible glass in meat, poultry bowls 10.12.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The products were distributed in Houston and San Antonio.Read More
Canada creates on-farm emergency fund 10.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer The money will provide direct payments to improve health and safety on farms and in employee living quarters.Read More
FDA proposed rule establishes ‘Food Traceability List’ 09.22.2020 By Erica Shaffer The agency has identified foods for which additional traceability records would be required.Read More
Beef sausages, burgers recalled over pieces of metal, plastic 09.22.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Canada-based Kootenay Co-op reported the incident.Read More
USDA publishes plan to reduce Salmonella 09.21.2020 By Joel Crews The agency highlights proven science and data that control the pathogen in meat, poultry and eggs.Read More
USDA Deputy Secretary to rejoin soybean group 09.21.2020 By Erica Shaffer Stephen Censky led the American Soybean Association for 21 years before joining USDA in 2017.Read More
Mislabeled chicken salad recalled by Massachusetts company 09.17.2020 By Joel Crews The ready-to-eat products contained an undeclared allergen.Read More
Trial by fire 09.16.2020 By Bernard Shire Paul Kiecker took over as FSIS Administrator just as the coronavirus was starting to impact the country.Read More