Posts Tagged ‘ Food Safety and Inspection Service ’

Kansas Firm Recalls Cattle Heads That Contain Prohibited Materials

Apr 4th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Food Recalls

Elkhorn Valley Packing LLC, a Harper, Kan., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 406,000 pounds of frozen cattle heads with tonsils not completely removed, which is not compliant with regulations that require the removal of tonsils from cattle of all ages, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced [...]



FSIS to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Challenges And Solutions for Reducing the Incidence of E. Coli O157:H7 in Raw Beef

Mar 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a public meeting to discuss challenges and proposed solutions in moving forward to address recalls and illnesses related to E. coli O157:H7.



U.S. Recall 101 - FSIS Takes You Inside the Food Recall Process

Mar 25th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health News, Lead Article

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture inspects and regulates meat, poultry and processed egg products produced in federally inspected plants.



Alabama Firm Cagle Inc Recalls Poultry Giblets That May Be Adulterated

Mar 14th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Food Recalls

Cagle’s Inc., a Collinsville, Ala., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 943,000 pounds of various fresh and frozen poultry giblets and fresh carcasses with giblets inserted that may be adulterated due to improper disposition of the giblets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.



Slaughter Inspection 101

Mar 9th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Featured News

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of meat, poultry, and processed egg products and ensures that it is accurately labeled. We present the quick guide to the job of an FSIS Inspector.



FSIS Establishes Outreach Training Program Area to Assist Establishments And Educate Employees

Mar 8th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Safety News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a new program office dedicated to supporting the agency’s continued efforts in outreach to small and very small plants and education of FSIS personnel.