AMI Calls for Voluntary Sodium Reduction Initiatives that Don’t Compromise Food Safety
The American Meat Institute submitted comments in response to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) notice entitled, "Approaches to Reducing Sodium Consumption; Establishment of Dockets; Request for Comments, Data, and Information..."
News Item  ·  American Meat Institute  ·  Jan 27, 2012

FSIS Reissues Notices On RTE Operations
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 07-12, Intensified Verification Testing and 'For Cause' Food Safety Assessments in Response to Ready-To-Eat (RTE) Testing Results. ...
News Item  ·  American Meat Institute  ·  Jan 26, 2012

USDA Revises School Meal Guidelines
For the first time in 15 years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued new school meal guidelines...
News Item  ·  American Meat Institute  ·  Jan 26, 2012

FSIS Proposes New Electronic Export Application and Certification System
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a new rule...
News Item  ·  American Meat Institute  ·  Jan 26, 2012

AMI Joins 85 Other Organizations to Oppose Trade Reorganization Proposal
The American Meat Institute has joined 85 other small, medium and large enterprises representing a wide segment of the business and agricultural communities engaged in international trade and investment...
News Item  ·  American Meat Institute  ·  Jan 25, 2012

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Processed Meats Remain Healthy Part of Balanced Diet
New Study Claiming Link to Diabetes is Inconsistent With Federal Research on Issue Attribute the following statement to AMI Foundation President James H. Hodges Washington, DC, January 28, 2012 – “Processed meats are a safe and nutritious part of a balanced diet. A new study...
Press Release  ·  Jan 28, 2012

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