The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was assigned to review all of the available evidence on red meat and cancer risk, yet were divided on their opinion whether to label red meat a “probable” cause of cancer, according to the Beef Checkoff nutrition scientist and registered dietitian who observed the controversial process. After seven days of deliberation in … Read More
Ground Beef Safety Tips from K-State
While ground beef constitutes 42 percent of the beef consumed each year by Americans, several studies have shown an increasing concern among the American public regarding the safety of ground meat. Two food safety and meat science experts from Kansas State University have released helpful information for consumers on the extensive food safety and regulatory measures currently set in place … Read More
EFSA Risk Profile on Insect Protein
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is addressing the growing interest in the potential benefits of using insects in food and animal feed. But many are wondering the risks from production, processing and consumption of this alternative source of protein. EFSA has put together a risk profile that identifies the potential biological and chemical hazards as well as allergenicity and … Read More
AFIA Reaction to Food Safety Modernization Act
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted a press conference to provide their reaction to the Food Safety Modernization Act “Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls for Food for Animals” final rule. The call featured staff experts Richard Sellers, senior vice president of legislative and regulatory affairs, and Leah Wilkinson, director of ingredients, pet food and … Read More
BIVI Market Ready to Tackle Consumer Concerns
It is no secret within the beef community that a stigma has been created around the use of antibiotics in beef cattle. There is now an almost universal concern among consumers regarding the use of antibiotics and other drugs in animals raised for meat, causing a large producer-consumer disconnect; one that is the perfect catalyst for innovative advances in agricultural … Read More
Formaldehyde in Vietnamese Swai and Chinese Tilapia
NBC-TV Charlotte, Greensboro, NC, reported unnaturally high amounts of formaldehyde in four of 15 samples of imported frozen white fish species purchased in national food retail store branches. This evidence was found by a NBC affiliated consumer reporter and a North Carolina laboratory. The Catfish Farmers of America published the following release on the issue. Formaldehyde-laced Vietnamese swai (a catfish-like … Read More
Hot Topic Speakers Scheduled by AMSA
Deputy Under Secretary Gary Woodward; Dr. Lynn McMullen, Dr. Steve Larsen and Bill Hewat will be the featured speakers at the American Meat Science Association‘s (AMSA) 68th Reciprocal Meat Conference(RMC) Hot Topic Symposium. The session, set for June 14-17, 2015, will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Topics will include: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Programs and Their Link to … Read More
Groundbreaking for New Food Bio Security Facility
This week Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack helped to break ground on the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. “The NBAF laboratory will provide the nation with cutting edge, state-of-the-art, lab capabilities and help protect our food supply and the nation’s public health,” said Secretary Johnson. “The economic impact … Read More
The Science Behind Food Safety
Food safety is on the hearts and minds of all throughout the agriculture community. So, there is no doubt it was a hot topic during the recent Chicken Media Summit held on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and sponsored by the National Chicken Council and US Poultry & Egg Association. Dr. Ashley Peterson, VP of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the National … Read More
Tips on FSMA Compliance in the Feed Mill
“In your food safety plan, for every hazard that you have detailed or every area that you feel needs to have some measurement, you need to build control procedures,” remarked Brad Tipton, director of quality assurance with Pilgrim’s, during his presentation on “FSMA in the Feed Mill: One Company’s Implementation” at the USPOULTRY sponsored 2015 Feed Mill Management Seminar in … Read More