The processor seeks declaratory relief to prevent the administrative proceedings from continuing.

In a lawsuit, 17 states went against the agency.

The facility is run by Smithfield Foods and has more than 3,000 employees.

The group disagrees with the FDA’s approach of treating gene editing as an “animal drug.”

Parent company Central Valley Meat acquired the facility from Cargill in May.

The USDA Heartland Regional Food Business Center will accept grant applications through Oct. 15.

The agency urged food industry to reduce levels in processed and packaged items.

The legislation has been included in the farm bill.

The agency issued a public health alert because the country is not eligible to ship products to the US.

FSIS will bring stakeholders together Sept. 16-17.