Dec 22, 2006 | PDF
FSIS to Post Report on Risk-Based Inspection;
FSIS Chief Public Health Veterinarian Joins University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine;
FSIS Issues Directives and Notice;
Export Tip & Updates;
Food Safety Education Fact Sheets;
FSIS Issues News Release for Holiday Cooks.
Dec 15, 2006 | PDF
Office of Food Safety to Hold Codex Public Meeting;
FSIS Continues to Solicit and Accept Comments on Risk-Based Inspection;
FSIS Issues Directive and Notice;
Export Tip & Updates;
Proper Thermometer Placement;
Food Safety 101.
Dec 8, 2006 | PDF
FSIS to Hold Public Meeting on Definition of "Natural";
FSIS to Mail Article to Ready-to-Eat Establishments;
FSIS Continues to Solicit and Accept Comments on Risk-Based Inspection;
FSIS Issues Notices;
Export Tip & Updates.
Dec 1, 2006 | PDF
FSIS to Hold Public Meeting on Definition of "Natural";
FSIS to Co-Chair Symposium on Risk Analysis;
Alert on Recalled HoneyBaked Foods Products;
FSIS Continues to Solicit and Accept Comments on Risk-Based Inspection;
Regulatory Education Sessions;
Enhancing Outreach to Small and Very Small Plants;
FSIS Issues New Notices;
Natural Claims;
Export Updates;
Hot Links.
November
Nov 22, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Continues to Solicit and Accept Comments on Risk-Based Inspection;
FSIS to Co-Chair Symposium on Risk Analysis;
Export Tip & Updates.
Nov 17, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Issues Notice on Poultry Labeling Requirements;
FSIS Continues to Solicit and Accept Comments on Risk-Based Inspection;
USDA-APHIS Extends Comment Period on BSE Rule;
Regulatory Education Session Postponed for Scranton;
FSIS to Co-Chair Symposium on Risk;
Export Tip & Updates;
Avian Influenza (AI) Brochure in Spanish;
Hot Links of the Week;
Notice on Natural Casings;
Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Nov 9, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Continues to Solicit and Accept Comments on Risk-Based Inspection;
Notice on Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection;
FSIS to Co-Chair Symposium on Risk;
Export Tip of the Week.
Nov 3, 2006 | PDF
Upcoming Codex Public Meetings;
FSIS to Co-Chair Symposium on Risk Analysis;
FSIS Revises Homeland Security Surveillance of Firms and Products in Commerce;
FSIS to Hold Regulatory Education Session;
Export Tip and Updates;
Notice on Elimination of Pizza Standards.
October
Oct 27, 2006 | PDF
Commonly Asked Questions on Corrective Actions;
FSIS Continues to Solicit and Accept Comments on Risk-Based Inspection; E. coli Positive Sample Reported;
Export Tip and Updates.
Oct 20, 2006 | PDF
FSIS to Hold Regulatory Education Sessions;
FSIS Solicits Comments on Risk-Based Inspection;
FSIS to Issue Directives and Notices;
Export Tip and Updates;
Foodborne Illness: What Consumers Need to Know.
Oct 13, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Solicits Comments on Risk-Based Inspection;
NACMPI Holds Public Meetings;
FSIS to Hold Regulatory Education Sessions;
Notice on Re-Chartering of the NACMCF;
Export Tip and Updates;
Food Safety Q & A for College Students.
Oct 6, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Seeking Comments on Risk-Based Inspection;
NACMPI to Hold Public Meetings;
FSIS Issues Notice on Installation of Satellite Dishes on Establishment Premises;
IKE Scenarios Available Online;
FSIS to Hold Regulatory Education Sessions;
Export Tip and Updates;
Q & As on Export Certification;
FSIS Revises List of Safe and Suitable Ingredients.
September
Sep 29, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Launches New Magazine;
Under Secretary Presents 2006 Bauman Award;
Public Meeting on Risk-Based Inspection;
NACMPI to Hold Public Meetings;
Regulatory Education Sessions;
Export Tip and Updates;
Notice on Verification Procedures;
Q & As for Notice 34-06;
Speeches Available on FSIS' Web Site;
Food Safety Q & A for College Students.
Sep 22, 2006 | PDF
Food Safety Education Conference Begins Wednesday;
Public Meeting on Risk-Based Inspection;
Web Site Wins Prestigious Best Practices Award;
Q & As on Sanitation Performance Standards;
FSIS Revises Homeland Security Emergency Procedures;
FSIS Delays Implementation Date for Homeland Security Monitoring and Surveillance Directive;
Export Updates & Tips;
Food Safety Tip for College Students;
Focus on Ground Beef.
Sep 15, 2006 | PDF
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods to Hold Public Meetings;
FSIS to Hold Regulatory Education Sessions for Small and Very Small Plants;
FSIS to Hold 2006 Food Safety Education Conference;
FSIS Issues Notice on Nominations for Membership on the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection;
FSIS Issues Notice on Nationwide Young Chicken Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program;
FSIS Revises Homeland Security Monitoring and Surveillance Directive;
Export Updates & Tips.
Sep 8, 2006 | PDF
FSIS to Hold Regulatory Education Sessions for Small and Very Small Plants;
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods to Hold Public Meeting;
Register for the 2006 Food Safety Education Conference Today;
FSIS Amends Directive on Homeland Security Threat Condition Response - Food Defense Verification Procedures;
Export Updates & Tips.
Sep 1, 2006 | PDF
FSIS to Hold Regulatory Education Sessions for Small and Very Small Plants;
FSIS Posts Compliance Guideline for Small and Very Small Plants Appealing Inspection Decisions;
FSIS to Issue Directives and Notices;
FSIS Issues Notice on Temporary Suspension of Provision in the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Ongoing Surveillance Program;
Export Updates & Tips.
August
Aug 25, 2006 | PDF
Regulatory Education Session Date Change for Austin;
FSIS Posts NACMCF Campylobacter Report; Salmonella Compliance Guideline for Broilers;
FSIS Issues New Directive and Notice;
FSIS Re-Issues NACMCF Nominations Notice;
Register for the 2006 Food Safety Education Conference Today;
Public Meeting on Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses;
Export Updates & Tips.
Aug 18, 2006 | PDF
Small and Very Small Plant Regulatory Education Sessions in TX;
FSIS Seeks Comments on Technical Service Center Operations;
Public Meeting on Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products;
Export Updates & Tips;
2006 Food Safety Education Conference;
USDA Press Release on Michigan Wild Bird Samples.
Aug 11, 2006 | PDF
FSIS to Hold Regulatory Education Sessions for Small and Very Small Plants;
FSIS Seeks Comments on Technical Service Center Operations;
FSIS Posts Second Quarterly Progress Report on Salmonella Testing of Raw Meat and Poultry Products;
FSIS Remains Focused on Risk-Based Inspection Plans;
FSIS Issues Notice on Food Defense Samplings
Aug 3, 2006 | PDF
Technical Service Center Implements New Automated Telephone System;
FSIS to Issue Directives and Notices;
FSIS to Hold 2006 Food Safety Education Conference;
Final Rule on Foreign Inspection System Supervisory Visits;
Public Meeting on Processed Fruits and Vegetables;
Export Tips & Updates;
Notice on Food Defense Verification Procedures.
July
Jul 28, 2006 | PDF
Reopening of Japanese Market to U.S. Beef;
Technical Meeting on Updated Risk Model for BSE;
Notice on Technical Service Center Operations;
2006 Food Safety Education Conference;
Public Meeting on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables;
Export Tip & Updates;
Questions and Answers Regarding Certification of Intestines or Animal Casings for Export;
Sampling Supplies & Using New FedEx Billable Stamp;
Helpful Resources.
Jul 21, 2006 | PDF
Outreach Sessions for Small/Very Small Plants in MT;
Public Meeting: Updated Risk Assessment for BSE;
Notice on Non-Routine Incident Data Collection Efforts;
Speech Available on FSIS' Web Site;
EIAOs to Provide Outreach to Small/Very Small Plants;
Notice on E. coli Sampling;
Directive on Non-Routine Incident Response;
Verifying an Establishment's Food Safety System.
Jul 14, 2006 | PDF
Notice: Retail and Home Food Handling & Preparations;
Public Meeting: Updated Risk Assessment for BSE;
Notice on Inspection of Ox Tails;
Revised Public Health Alert: Frozen, Stuffed Raw Chicken Products; Salmonella Scheduling Criteria;
Export Updates & Tips;
Cooking Safely in Microwave Ovens;
Small and Very Small Plant Outreach.
Jul 7, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Reminds Consumers to Properly Handle and Cook Frozen, Stuffed, Raw Chicken Products;
FSIS Revises List of Safe and Suitable Ingredients;
FSIS Web Site Still Tops in Customer Satisfaction;
Export Updates & Tips;
Avian Influenza (AI) Fact Sheet.
June
Jun 30, 2006 | PDF
100 Years of the Federal Meat Inspection Act;
Technical Service Center Serves Small/Very Small Plant Owner Needs;
Outreach Session in St. Louis, Missouri;
FSIS to Issue Directives and Notices;
Notice on Reporting of Salmonella Sampling Results;
Export Updates & Tips.
Jun 23, 2006 | PDF
Japanese Beef Trade Agreement;
Outreach Sessions for Small & Very Small Plants;
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection;
Notice on Nominations for Membership on NACMCF;
News Release on Summer Grilling;
Quarterly Progress Report on Salmonella Testing;
Export Tips and Updates;
FSIS' 100 Years Commemorative Web Page;
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline & Ask Karen.
Jun 16, 2006 | PDF
Outreach Sessions for Small and Very Small Plants;
Preliminary Program for 2006 Food Safety Education Conference;
McKee Appointed Director of Technical Service Center;
FSIS Posts Beef Advanced Meat Recovery Data;
Updated Directive on Voluntary Reimbursable Inspection Services;
Export Tip & Updates;
Certification of Intestines or Animal Casing for Export;
FSIS' 100 Years Commemorative Web Page.
Jun 9, 2006 | PDF
Regional Trainers Preparing for Outreach Role to Assist Small and Very Small Plants;
FSIS Posts Consumer Guide for Food Safety During Severe Storms and Hurricanes;
Office of Food Safety to Hold Public Meeting;
Export Tip and Updates.
Jun 2, 2006 | PDF
Outreach Program to Assist Small/Very Small Plants;
Reports from Public Meeting on Risk-Based Inspection;
FSIS to Issue Directives and Notices;
Non-Amenable Animal Tissues in Inspected Products;
FSIS Updates Directive 5000.1;
Export Tip and Updates;
Notice on International Standard-Setting Activities.
May
May 26, 2006 | PDF
NACMPI Meeting on Risk-Based Inspection;
Update to Compliance Guidelines for Listeria Rule;
Revised FSIS Form 9450-4, Veterinary Certificate for Export of Poultry Meat to the Russian Federation; Salmonella Testing of Turkey Carcasses;
Export Tip & Updates;
Summertime Food Safety Mistakes.
May 19, 2006 | PDF
On-Site Reviews of Four State Inspection Systems;
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to Hold Public Meeting;
IKE Scenario 05-06 Available Online;
FSIS Extends Comment Period;
Export Tip & Updates.
May 12, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Issues Notice on Use of Ingredients of Potential Public Health Concern;
FSIS Extends Comment Period on Retail Lists;
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to Hold Public Meeting;
Export Tip & Updates;
"No-Show" Guests Jeopardize Food.
May 5, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Launches 100 Years Commemorative Web Page;
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to Hold Public Meeting;
Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Rule on List of Retail Consignees;
IKE Preliminary Scenarios Available Online;
Meeting on Methods of Analysis and Sampling;
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.
April
Apr 28, 2006 | PDF
FSIS to Issue Directives and Notices;
FSIS Posts Quarterly Enforcement Report;
Export Tip and Updates.
Apr 21, 2006 | PDF
FSIS Adds China to List of Countries Eligible to Export Poultry Products;
Public Meeting on Posting List of Retail Consignees;
PBIS Profile Extension Instructions on Food Defense Plans;
FSIS Answers Questions on Cleaning Frequency;
FSIS Answers Questions on Donated Products;
Public Meetings for Two Codex Committees;
IKE Scenario Available Online;
Correction to Notice on Determining Net Weight Compliance.
Apr 14, 2006 | PDF
CDC Reports 2005 Foodborne Illness Data;
FSIS Posts Calendar Year 2005 Microbiological Data;
FSIS Reminds Consumers to Properly Handle and Cook Ground Beef Products;
FSIS Updates Poultry Slaughter Guidance Materials;
FSIS Revises List of Safe and Suitable Ingredients;
OPM Issues Qualification Standard for VMOs;
Meeting on Posting List of Retail Consignees.
Apr 7, 2006 | PDF
News Release on Single Minimum Internal Temperature for Cooked Poultry;
Public Meeting on Posting Lists of Retail Consignees;
New Dollar Limitations for Retail Stores;
Notice on Salmonella Verification Sampling of Turkey Carcasses;
Revised Notice for Certifying Beef Products under Export Verification Programs;
IKE Scenario Available Online;
Food Safety Recommendations for Spring Holidays.
March
Mar 31, 2006 | PDF
Revised Export Requirements for Mexico for Poultry;
Notice on Determining Net Weight Compliance;
USDA and HHS to Hold Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on Food Labeling;
FSIS Recognized for Annual Increase in eGovernment Customer Satisfaction Scores;
Residue Violator Alert List Available by E-mail Subscription;
FSIS to Hold Public Meeting on List of Retail Consignees.
Mar 24, 2006 | PDF
National Advisory Committee Makes Recommendations for the Safe Cooking of Poultry Products;
Notice on Clarification Regarding Squab Inspection;
IKE Preliminary Scenario Available Online;
FSIS to Issue Directives and Notices;
The Facts about Ground Poultry.
Mar 17, 2006 | PDF
NACMCF to Hold Public Meetings;
Public Meeting on Codex Committee on General Principles;
Correction to Notice on Ante-Mortem Inspection of Horses;
IKE Preliminary Scenario Available Online; E. coli Positive Samples Reported;
Export Tip;
Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on Food Labeling.
Mar 10, 2006 | PDF
Under Secretary Speaks to House Subcommittee;
Directive on Administrative Enforcement Reporting;
Notice on Use of Non-Amenable Animal Tissue in Inspected Products;
Notice on Availability of List of Retail Consignees During Meat or Poultry Product Recalls;
Notice on Delay of Implementation of Instructions for Certifying Beef Products under EV Programs;
NACMCF to Hold Public Meeting;
Export Tip;
Food Safety Tip for College Students.
Mar 3, 2006 | PDF
Model Food Emergency Plan;
FSIS Issues Export-Related Directives & Notices;
Directive on Recall of Meat and Poultry Products;
Notice on Instructions for Ante-Mortem Inspection of Horses as a Voluntary Reimbursable Service;
Meeting on Codex Committee on General Principles;
FSIS to Issue Directives and Notices;
Japan and Salmonella Reports Reach Large Audience;
Export Tip.
February
Feb 24, 2006 | PDF
Initiative to Reduce Salmonella in Meat and Poultry;
Notice on Export Stamp Manufacturing Error;
On-Site Reviews of Four State Inspection Systems;
Cooking Safely in Microwave Ovens.
Feb 17, 2006 | PDF
Secretary Mike Johanns Announces Results of USDA Investigation of Ineligible Shipment;
Public Meeting on Advances in Post-Harvest Reduction of Salmonella in Poultry;
FSIS Posts Salmonella Serotype Data on Web Site;
Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on Food Additives and Contaminants;
NACMCF to Hold Public Meeting;
Labeling Compliance Policy Guide on Poultry Food Product Dating.
Feb 10, 2006 | PDF
Abstract Deadline for Upcoming Food Safety Education Conference Approaches;
Registration for Salmonella in Poultry Public Meeting;
Directive on Ten-Day Letter for Inactive Operations;
IKE Preliminary Scenario Available Online;
Rule on Ante-Mortem Inspection of Horses;
Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on Milk and Milk Products;
FSIS Emails More Than Four Million Alerts.
Feb 3, 2006 | PDF
FSIS to Hold Salmonella in Poultry Public Meeting;
Questions and Answers for FSIS Notice 32-05;
FSIS to Issue Directives and Notices;
OIG Issues Final Report on BSE Surveillance Program;
Inspection Directory Available by E-mail Subscription.
January
Jan 27, 2006
| PDF
FSIS Post Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory to Web Site;
FSIS Updates Risk Assessment Web Page;
FSIS to Hold Salmonella in Poultry Public Meeting;
Export Verification Meeting Transcript and Presentations;
Electronic Reading Room Web Page;
Food Safety Question: Is A Slow Cooker Safe?
Jan 20, 2006
| PDF
Notice on Revising Accredited Laboratory Programs;
FSIS Conducts Critical Food Defense Exercises;
Notice on Re-Examination of Non-Ambulatory Bovines.
Jan 13, 2006
| PDF
Notice on Petitions for Rulemaking;
Changes in Fees for Inspection;
Notice on Food Labeling (Definition of "Healthy");
Directive on Submitting Specimens to the Laboratory.
Jan 6, 2006
| PDF
FSIS to Hold Outreach Sessions in Pennsylvania;
FSIS Posts 2004 Regulatory Sampling Data;
FSIS Issues New Q & As on Notice 68-05;
IKE Preliminary Scenario Available Online.