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USDA-FSIS to Roll Out Listeria Environmental Sampling Program Nationwide at RTE Facilities

The program, which was explored after the Boar’s Head outbreak of 2024 spurred the agency to reevaluate its inspection and Listeria monitoring protocols, was piloted in FY 2026 and...

USDA ensures the safety of imported beef—It isn’t a mystery

With over 8 million federal inspection procedures conducted per year in the U.S., our system is complex but efficient in correction when needed.

International Flight Services Association Releases Food Safety Guidelines for Airlines

The World Food Safety Guidelines for Airline Catering Version 6 establishes minimum food safety requirements for airline catering operations and incorporates requirements from inte...

Scottish testing finds Listeria and allergen issues

A food testing program in Scotland has revealed a high level of compliance but also showed examples of microbial contamination and meat substitution.Food Standards Scotland (FSS) f...

New USDA initiative to bring more states into meat inspection

Stand-Up Program to provide up to $50M to help states start or expand meat inspection programs in partnership with FSIS.

FDA begins onsite inspections in outbreak investigations

The Food and Drug Administration has initiated onsite inspections in two outbreak investigations.One of the outbreaks involves E. coli O26:H11 infections from unpasteurized Sierra...

USDA to expand testing at deli counters

The program is part of a series of changes to FSIS oversight of Listeria in ready-to-eat (RTE) facilities following the deadly 2024 Listeria outbreak traced to Boar Head deli meat.

USDA Welcomes New Mexico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) and the New Mexico State Livestock Board have finalized an agreement to enhance state meat and poultry food safety inspection through jo...

More than 167,000 pounds of meat were recalled. What to know about the state of food safety in the U.S.

More than 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat are being recalled after they were produced without the required federal inspection and labeled with a false inspection sticker...

Brashears and Rottenberg: Consumer Education as a Food Safety Essential

Marking National Food Safety Education Month, we speak to Dr. Mindy Brashears of USDA and Carmen Rottenberg of the Partnership for Food Safety Education Advisory Board about the es...

Canada Posts Results of Food Safety Surveillance Across Range of Commodities for Microbial, Chemical Contaminants

In eight sampling and testing assignments spanning several years and various targeted food commodities, the majority of samples tested were deemed to be satisfactory when analyzed...

USDA issues public warning about Vienna sausage

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausages that were illegally imported from Jamaica, a country...

Trump Executive Order Seeks Meat Inspection Modernization by Cutting ‘Unnecessary’ Requirements, Expanding State Program...

The order, aimed at expanding market access for U.S. meat producers, focuses on expanding existing state inspection programs and state–federal agreements. It also calls for “sharpe...

USDA Announces $50M in Funding for State Meat Inspection Programs

The newly announced Stand-Up funding program is the latest in a series of Trump Administration actions, including a Presidential Executive Order and the Ranchers First initiative,...

FDA Finds Link Between Strong FSMS and Fewer Foodborne Illness Risk Factors in Retail Delis

Based on a nationwide study of retail food store delis, FDA identified employee handwashing and proper cold and hot holding temperatures as areas requiring greater control, and ide...

Legislative Proposals in Slaughter and Processing

Mary Grace Winfrey, Research Fellow Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney   This article reflects legislative developments as of October 15, 2026....

High Proportions of UK Food Businesses Awaiting FSA Hygiene Inspection

At the same time, poor hygiene ratings among inspected businesses remain low. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has acknowledged a years-long inspection backlog and inspector work...

FDA steps enforcement on imported food including dried peppers, seafood

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.Re...

Over 160,000 pounds of meat recalled due to lack of inspection, receives highest risk level from USDA

Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture anno...

Cattlemen’s Associations Oppose Trump’s Push to Allow On-Farm Meat Processing: ‘Food Safety is NOT Red Tape’

In August 28 social media posts, President Trump and USDA Secretary Rollins alluded to plans to give ranchers and farmers the ability to process their own meats and other efforts t...

Over 160,000 pounds of meat recalled due to lack of inspection, receives highest risk level from USDA

Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture anno...

FDA warns importers about Salmonella, recalls and supplier verification failures

Sunday Edition: NSW

Quick bites from around the food safety arena this weekAn outbreak of E coli O157:H7 infections linked to ready-to-eat multi-ingredient chicken wraps has affected 50 patients, up f...

USDA proposes to modernize fresh beef and lamb import rules

Change would better align U.S. requirements with international standards to protect against foot-and-mouth disease.