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Managing Risk, Recalls, and Traceability in the Food Industry

Managing Risk, Recalls, and Traceability in the Food Industry

Management of enterprise risk, recalls and traceability differentiates food and beverage manufacturers in crowded market verticals that operate on razor-thin margins. We cover it all in our new e-book, helping to put you on the right track.

Fake USDA Stamp Triggers Frozen Empanada Recall

Nearly 4,000 pounds worth of a Chicago area supplier's frozen beef and chicken products beared a label with a false USDA mark of inspection.

Recall for Snack Trays Sold in 3 States

Park Street Deli's RTE breadstricks, meat and cheese snack packs have been recalled because they contain already-recalled breadsticks.

USDA: New Food Freezing Method Boosts Quality, Safety and Cuts Energy Use

The agency's Agricultural Research Service touts the benefits of isochoric freezing. Get the details here.

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USDA Seeks Comments on Cultured Meat & Poultry Labeling

The agency's FSIS unit will use the commentary to inform future regulatory requirements for the labeling of such food products.

New Jersey Supplier Issues Massive Antipasto Meat Recall

Fratelli Beretta USA has recalled 862,000 pounds of product for Salmonella risk.

26 Tons of Chicken Salad Recalled for Plastic Pieces

The products were shipped to wholesale and retail locations throughout the northeast US.

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US-Mexico Partnership Holds First Meeting on Food Safety

The group is calling it an important milestone in food safety.

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USDA Updates Pandemic Assistance for Certain Food Producers, Growers

The CFAP 2 program assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 due to COVID-19.

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USDA Launches Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program for Dairy Farmers

The new program will provide about $350 million in pandemic assistance payments to dairy farmers who received a lower value for their products due to market abnormalities caused by the pandemic.

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USDA Boosting Imports of Fresh Citrus Fruit from Australia

The agency's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is authorizing three additional areas of Australia to export citrus to the continental US.

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USDA Forecasts Higher 2021 Corn & Soybean Production

Soybean production is currently up 5% over last year, and a 4% increase is expected for corn growers.