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USDA proposes framework to prevent salmonella contamination, illnesses

07/29/24 2:51 PM By Rebekah Alvey

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has proposed a framework that would prevent some poultry products contaminated with certain salmonella levels from entering the market, and make those items subject to recall.

Consumer, produce groups cautiously optimistic on final ag water rule

05/08/24 6:13 AM By Rebekah Alvey

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Consumer and produce advocacy groups are celebrating the finalization of a highly anticipated rule updating how farms assess pre-harvest water quality, but remain skeptical about implementation measures.

FDA finalizes long-debated ag water requirements for food safety

05/02/24 4:58 PM By Rebekah Alvey

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The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced a long-awaited final rule imposing requirements on farmers for ensuring that agricultural water doesn't contaminate produce with dangerous pathogens.

USDA imposes salmonella limit on some chicken products

04/26/24 1:16 PM By Rebekah Alvey

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The Agriculture Department is officially declaring salmonella an adulterant in some chicken products, barring the sale of any that are contaminated.

FDA's human food program faces challenges in funding, culture

04/03/24 6:25 AM By Rebekah Alvey

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To kick off this year’s National Food Policy Conference by the Consumer Federation of America, Jim Jones, deputy commissioner of the FDA's human foods program, updated industry stakeholders and observers on efforts to revamp the agency’s food and nutrition efforts.

Daybreak April 11: FSIS extends comment period on proposed ‘Product of USA’ label

04/11/23 10:00 AM By Bill Tomson, Jacqui Fatka, Steve Davies, and Lydia Johnson

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The Food Safety and Inspection Service is extending the comment period on its proposed rule for a voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claim on meat until June 11 after receiving requests from the North American Meat Institute and the government of Canada.

Daybreak Oct. 17: Kroger-Albertsons deal likely will face federal scrutiny

10/17/22 10:00 AM By Bill Tomson, Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, and Noah Wicks

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Kroger’s proposed purchase of Albertsons for $24.6 billion would create one of the largest food retailers in the country and, based on past experience, is likely to be scrutinized by federal regulators.

Agri-Pulse Daybreak for March 15, 2017

03/15/17 8:52 AM By Philip Brasher

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WASHINGTON, Mar. 15, 2017 - Farmers and ranchers are making sure that the White House and Capitol Hill know that they are worried about President Trump’s trade policy.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Thompson on ag labor bill, USDA Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins on NWS response

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson introduced the Save Agriculture’s Workforce Act this week. He comes to the studio to discuss how it would significantly expand and modernize the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. Plus, USDA APHIS Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins provides an update on New World screwworm response and the factors being considered to reopen the Southern border to cattle imports.

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