USDA: Salmonella an adulterant in certain chicken products

May 11, 2023

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed that breaded stuffed raw chicken products be considered adulterated if they contain more than small amounts of Salmonella. FSIS cited estimates by the Centers for Disease …

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News from Washington

April 27, 2023

House Agriculture Committee holds hearing on animal disease Last week, the House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry held a hearing on USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) animal disease …

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UEP weighs in on plant-based milk alternatives

April 27, 2023

Plant-based products that imitate animal products should be required to disclose their nutrient shortfalls and be labeled “imitation,” UEP said in comments filed with the Food and Drug Administration. FDA is taking comments on a …

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Washington updates

February 23, 2023

Senate Agriculture Committee holds hearing on nutrition programs On Feb. 16, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing to discuss nutrition programs as it prepares for the upcoming farm bill. Members of both parties noted …

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Ag trade nomination of McKalip moves forward

September 15, 2022

The Senate Finance Committee approved the nomination of Doug McKalip as Chief Agricultural Negotiator by a vote of 27-0. Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) said, “Doug McKalip is a strong choice to take on these …

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