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Sep 16, 2010 Senate Confirms Nominations of Hagen and Woteki
The United States Senate has confirmed the nominations of Elisabeth Hagen, M.D., to the position of United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Under Secretary for Food Safety, and Catherine Woteki, Ph.D. ...
Sep 15, 2010 AMI Letter in New York Times: Editorial on GIPSA Rule Misses Basic Facts
A September 7, 2010, editorial printed in the New York Times (http://nyti.ms/atb1H3) in support of a recently proposed Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration(GIPSA) rule ...
Sep 15, 2010 MeatAMI.com News Stories Now Blackberry Friendly
AMI today announced that MeatAMI.com news stories emailed to subscribers may now be viewed ...
Sep 15, 2010 House Approves Mandatory Price Reporting Act and Veterinary Services Investment Act
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved The Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010 (S. 3656) and....
Sep 14, 2010 FSIS to Host Public Health Information System (PHIS) Webinars
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will host a series of webinars to introduce a new comprehensive data system called the Public Health Information System (PHIS). ...
Sep 14, 2010 AMI Voices Opposition to Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act
AMI, joined by a number of industry associations, is expressing strong opposition to H.R. 2378, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act ...
Sep 10, 2010 AMIF Urges CDC to Update Foodborne Illness Statistics
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) is strongly urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to revise decade-old foodborne illness statistics ...
Sep 9, 2010 AMI Urges FSIS to Minimize Economic Impact of Proposed Changes to Schedule of Operations Regulations
AMI is urging the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to use the appropriate test to determine compensability and to provide maximum flexibility in order to ...
Sep 9, 2010 FSIS Reissues Notice on Manufacturing of Animal Food or Uninspected Articles
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS or the agency) has issued FSIS Notice 46-10: Manufacture of Animal Food or Uninspected Articles at Official Establishments. ...
Sep 8, 2010 No Association Between Red Meat and Colorectal Cancer, Analysis Finds
Currently available epidemiologic evidence is not sufficient to support an independent positive association between red meat consumption and colorectal cancer...
Sep 1, 2010 AMI Announces Resources in Conjunction with National Food Safety Education Month
In conjunction with September's National Food Safety Education Month, the American Meat Institute has announced number ...
Sep 1, 2010 Meat Tech Presentation Proposals Due November 19
Proposals to deliver Meat Tech presentations at the 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition, to be held ...
Aug 30, 2010 HBO's 'Temple Grandin' Sweeps 2010 Emmys With Best Picture, Best Actress, Others
HBO's biopic "Temple Grandin" swept the Emmys last night, capturing some of the top awards including ...
Aug 30, 2010 AMI's Mark Dopp Asserts Facts In Contentious Panel at USDA-DOJ Competition Meeting
In the most contentious panel of the August 27 U.S. Department of Agriculture-Department of Justice Competition Workshop ...
Aug 27, 2010 More than a Thousand People Assemble in Fort Collins for Competition Workshop
More than a thousand people assembled in Fort Collins, Colorado, today for a United States Department of Agriculture-Department of Justice workshop ...
Aug 26, 2010 Senators Express Concerns About Objectivity Regarding GIPSA Proposed Rule Workshops
Senate leaders have expressed concern about the objectivity of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding its actions surrounding the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Administration (GIPSA) proposed livestock procurement rule ...
Aug 26, 2010 Representative Urges Economic Analysis of Proposed GIPSA Rule
In a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA) called for a sound economic analysis ...
Aug 25, 2010 High-Tech Imaging Can Quickly Distinguish Campylobacter, Study Finds
A type of high-tech imaging can be used to distinguish the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter from other microorganisms ...
Aug 20, 2010 AMIF and NAMP Partner to Offer Two Education Opportunities in September
Registration is now open for the Center of the Plate Training Short Course, co-sponsored by ...
Aug 19, 2010 Mexico Adds Tariffs to U.S. Pork Imports
Mexico added pork to the list of U.S. products against which it is retaliating for the failure of the United States to live up to its obligations ...
Aug 19, 2010 AMI Outlines Actions USDA Should Take to Address STECS in Beef
Substantial progress has been made in improving the safety of the nation's meat and poultry supply, but designating non-O157:H7 shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) as adulterants will result ...
Aug 19, 2010 Obama Announces Intent to Recess Appoint Hagen to USDA Post
President Obama announced today his intent to recess appoint Elisabeth Hagen...
Aug 18, 2010 AMI President J. Patrick Boyle Appears on The Colbert Report
AMI President J. Patrick Boyle last night appeared on the popular "Colbert Report," a political comedy show on Comedy Central ...
Aug 16, 2010 AMI Comments on EPA's Proposed Rules Regarding Boiler Emission Limits from Area and Major Sources
AMI filed comments with the Environmental Projection Agency (EPA) on two proposed rules that would set stringent...
Aug 13, 2010 Senate Leaders Release Manager's Package of FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Senate leaders have released a 225-page manager’s package of the Food Safety Modernization Act, S. 510, a step which may make it easier...
Aug 10, 2010 New Resource Page About GIPSA Proposed Rule Available
AMI has added a new resource page to www.meatami.com in an effort to keep its members, policymakers and the press informed about ...
Aug 10, 2010 Mexico Ends Countervailing Duties on Imported U.S. Beef and Veal
Mexico today announced an end to countervailing duties on U.S. beef and veal ...
Aug 9, 2010 APHIS Announces Animal Disease Traceability Meetings
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced in a Federal Register Notice three upcoming meetings ...
Aug 9, 2010 AMI Tells National Public Radio That Meatless Mondays Isn’t About Nutrition
AMI Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Janet Riley told National Public Radio today that the Meatless Monday campaign...
Aug 9, 2010 FSIS Announces Proposed Rule To Amend Regulations on Donning and Doffing
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the meat, poultry products, and egg products regulations to redefine the 8-hour work day...
Aug 9, 2010 FSIS Clarifies Intention On New Mandatory Test and Hold Policy
Food Safety and Inspection Service today clarified its intentions regarding a new mandatory test and hold policy that was reported by trade press...
Aug 5, 2010 FSIS Issues Notice on Kidney Inhibition Swab Testing
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 42-10 ...
Aug 5, 2010 FSIS Issues Revised Directive on Inspection and Export Certification of Livestock Intestines or Casings
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 9000.2, Revision 1: Inspection and Export Certification of Livestock Intestines or Casings. ...
Aug 5, 2010 Media May Be Overhyping Benefits of Organic Agriculture, Study Finds
News accounts of organic agriculture and organic food are more likely to be positive than negative and inaccurately claim...
Aug 5, 2010 USDA Responds to AMI Petition By Announcing It Will Mandate Test and Hold, Reports Indicate
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today said that within the next several months...
Aug 4, 2010 Senate Committee Approves Bill to Reauthorize Mandatory Price Reporting
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee today approved by voice vote the...
Jul 30, 2010 AMI Sends Agriculture Secretary Vilsack a Detailed Response to GIPSA `Misconception and Explanation' Document
AMI President J. Patrick Boyle this week sent Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack a detailed response to the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) ...
Jul 30, 2010 2011 AMI International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition Unveils General Session Speakers
Two renowned leaders with global insights will headline general sessions at the 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and Exposition...
Jul 29, 2010 New York Times Calls on Congress to End Federal Tax Subsidies for Ethanol
In an editorial today, the New York Times called upon Congress not to renew federal tax subsidies for ethanol...
Jul 28, 2010 National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods Seeking Nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced that nominations are being sought for membership ...
Jul 27, 2010 AMI Urges Opposition to Potential Amendments Increasing Ethanol Blends
AMI joined more than 35 diverse stakeholders in urging Senate leaders to oppose any amendment to the upcoming Senate energy bill ...
Jul 27, 2010 Sen. Pat Roberts Urges White House to Conduct More Comprehensive Cost Benefit Analysis of Proposed GIPSA Undue Preferences Rule
"Simple cursory analysis in order to validate an agency's pre-determined policy position is not in the best interest of our country ..."
Jul 26, 2010 GIPSA Extends Comment Period on New Rule by 90 Days
USDA today announced a 90-day extension to the comment period on the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) "undue preferences rule ..."
Jul 23, 2010 2010 Annual Hot Dog Lunch Photos Viewable Online
Photos of the American Meat Institute Annual Hot Dog Lunch...
Jul 22, 2010 AMI: Meat and Poultry Industry Has Variety of Metrics to Measure Food Safety
The meat and poultry industry has focused efforts to reduce pathogen risk by embracing the hurdle concept of microbiological control, said American Meat Institute (AMI) Scientific Advisor Andrew Milkowski, Ph.D. in...
Jul 22, 2010 AMI Joins Groups Opposing Increase in Ethanol in Gasoline to Launch Campaign Advocating More Scientific Testing
As part of an effort to persuade Congress to reject calls by some to mandate an increase in the amount of ethanol...
Jul 22, 2010 DHS Issues Final Rule Allowing For Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule amending Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) regulations to allow ...
Jul 21, 2010 News Reports Paint Picture of Heated Hearing on GIPSA Rule
News reports about a House Agriculture Committee hearing yesterday depict heated exchanges between lawmakers and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials ...
Jul 21, 2010 More Technological Advances Critical for Adequate Food Supply, Review Finds
More technological advances – not fewer -- are critical to ensure a sufficient food supply for the growing global population according to...
Jul 21, 2010 AMI's Annual Hot Dog Lunch a Wiener on Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill staff, lawmakers, meat industry representatives, industry officials and members of the media today came together at the Rayburn House Office Building Courtyard to once again celebrate ...
Jul 16, 2010 AMI Op-Ed: Consumers Are Paying for Federal Ethanol Mandate in Food Costs
"A 2007 Congressional mandate to divert a substantial portion of the U.S. corn crop - the chief source of food for the animals that we eat - into corn-based ethanol to be burned as fuel instead of being used as animal feed has pushed many in animal agriculture past the tipping point," says AMI...
Jul 16, 2010 USDA, CDC and FDA Outline Efforts to Ensure Judicious Use of Antimicrobials; Detail Efforts to Combat Resistance at Hill Hearing
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee this week stressed ...
Jul 16, 2010 AMI Urges Senate Leaders to Allow Ethanol Tax Credit and Protective Tariff to Expire
AMI, joined by national industry trade associations including the National Turkey Federation, the National Chicken Council, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, the National Pork Producer's Council and the National Meat Association is urging ...
Jul 16, 2010 CBO Report: Ethanol Industry Reaping Benefits from Biofuel Subsidies
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released a study assessing the subsidies provided for producing different types of biofuels. ...
Jul 15, 2010 AMI Stresses Importance of Meat and Poultry in Diet in Comments Submitted to USDA in Response to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
A well-balanced diet, proper portion sizes and exercise are keys to reducing obesity in Americans and meat and poultry is a nutrient dense food containing high quality protein and an excellent source of micronutrients ...
Jul 15, 2010 AMI Addresses Flaws in FSIS Pre-Harvest Management Controls Guide
AMI supports the use of appropriate pre-harvest programs to reduce shedding of E. coli O157:H7, but there remains a lack of scientific evidence ...
Jul 13, 2010 AMI: Performance Standards Should Be Based on Sound Science, Be Achievable and Have Positive Impact on Public Health
Performance standards should be based on sound science, be achievable and have a significant and quantifiable positive impact on public health, something that has thus far not been accomplished, says AMI ...
Jul 9, 2010 AMI Joins Ag Organizations in Urging Congress to Pass Korea, Colombia and Panama FTAs
AMI is joining more than 40 agriculture associations in urging Congressional Leadership to act quickly on implementing the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA). ...
Jul 8, 2010 AMI Wichita Eagle Guest Opinion: Free Trade Agreements Help Create Jobs in Kansas
"In a state like Kansas where the number of cattle processed per year - 6.5 million - is more than double the size of the human population of the state, it's abundantly clear ..."
Jul 8, 2010 AMI Defends Importance of Meat in Diet in Comments to USDA and HHS
AMI defended the importance of meat and poultry in the diet in comments today to the Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS). ...
Jul 8, 2010 'Temple Grandin' Earns 15 Emmy Nods, Including Best Movie
Temple Grandin, the HBO movie which paints a picture of Grandin's perseverance and determination while struggling with the isolating challenges of autism, has been nominated ...
Jul 6, 2010 FSIS Issues Directive About Safe and Suitable Ingredients
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued FSIS Directive 7120.1, Revision 3: Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat, Poultry and Egg Products. ...
Jul 2, 2010 AMI Requests 120-Day Extension of Comment Period on GIPSA Livestock Procurement Proposed Rule
AMI submitted a request for a 120-day extension of the comment period regarding the proposed rule titled ...
Jul 2, 2010 USDA Finalizes Ground Beef Standards for School Lunch and Nutrition Programs
USDA has finalized new standards for ground beef purchased by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for Federal food and nutrition assistance programs ...
Jul 2, 2010 AMI Offers Fourth of July Grilling Recipes and Food Safety Tips
Eighty percent of Americans plan to host or attend a cook-out as part of their Fourth of July celebration...
Jul 2, 2010 DHS Issues Memo on ICE Top Priorities
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a new memorandum to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees...
Jul 1, 2010 AMI Attends President's Speech on Proposed Immigration Reform
President Obama today delivered a major speech on immigration reform, calling for passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR). ...
Jun 30, 2010 Stakeholder Meetings on Food Safety Progress Scheduled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced ...
Jun 30, 2010 Senate Committee Approves Hagen, Woteki Nominations
The Senate Agriculture Committee today unanimously approved the nominations of ...
Jun 29, 2010 Members of Congress Urge Passage of Trade Agreements in The Hill Op-Ed; Cite Results of AMI Study
"As the national unemployment rate holds at 9.7 percent - higher than the same time last year - it makes little sense to let opportunities for new jobs pass us by. ..."
Jun 28, 2010 FDA Issues Draft Guidance on the Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing Animals
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued today the draft guidance for ...
Jun 25, 2010 FSIS Issues New Instructions for Selection of National Residue Program Scheduled Samples
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 30-10: Instructions for Carcass Selection for the National Residue Program Scheduled Samples ...
Jun 23, 2010 OSHA Announces Additional Stakeholder Meetings on Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will host two stakeholder meetings on ...
Jun 18, 2010 Vitamin B6, Found in Meat, Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Risk
Vitamin B6, found in meat and poultry in plentiful amounts, is being linked to a lower risk of developing lung cancer ...
Jun 18, 2010 USDA Proposes Sweeping Changes in Undue Preferences Rule Mandated by 2008 Farm Bill
USDA today unveiled a proposed rule that, if adopted, would result in sweeping changes to how livestock are marketed and procured by meat packers ...
Jun 16, 2010 High-Yield Agriculture Slows Pace of Global Warming, Stanford Study Finds
Advances in high-yield agriculture over the latter part of the 20th century have prevented massive amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) from entering the atmosphere ....
Jun 15, 2010 AMI White Paper: FTAs Create Billions in Revenue, Thousands of New Industry Jobs
Passage and implementation of the three Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) currently pending would represent an additional $2.3 billion in meat and poultry exports and the potential creation of 29,524 new jobs...
Jun 15, 2010 AMI Supports Improvements to HACCP Systems Validation Draft Guidance; Offers Assistance in Developing Education Program
AMI voiced its support for the Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) recent statements and actions made after the issuance of Draft Guidance: HACCP Systems Validation ...
Jun 14, 2010 Final Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to be Published in June 15, 2010 Federal Register
A joint Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prepublication Federal Register Notice currently available for public...
Jun 11, 2010 AMI Joins in Urging USDA and HHS to Release Access to USDA Nutrition Evidence Library used in Revising the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
AMI joined 23 food and beverage industry associations in a letter urging the Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Jun 10, 2010 FSIS Announces Start of Nationwide Market Hogs Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 28-10: Nationwide Market Hogs Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program (MHBS) - Update ...
Jun 9, 2010 Air Quality Expert Mitloehner to Present Research about the Role of Animal Agriculture in Greenhouse Gas Production during Free Webcast
University of California Davis air quality expert Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., author of...
Jun 9, 2010 Report: FDA Should Implement Risk-Based Approach to Improve Food Safety
To more proactively tackle food safety problems, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should implement a risk-based approach to pinpoint where along the production ...
Jun 8, 2010 OSHA Proposes Sweeping Fall Protection/PPE Rule Revisions
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to require improved worker protection...
Jun 8, 2010 EPA to Gather Wastewater Data From Some Animal Feeding Operations As Part of Court Settlement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will gather wastewater data from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) that...
Jun 8, 2010 OSHA Amends Notification Requirements in Hexavalent Chromium Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has amended notification requirements in the Hexavalent Chromium...
Jun 4, 2010 FSIS Announces Public Meetings on New Draft Validation Guidance
In order to receive public input on the Agency's draft proposed guidance relating to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Validation...
Jun 4, 2010 Health Canada: No Risk From BPA in Canned Food
Current dietary exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) through consuming canned foods does not pose a health risk to the general population...
Jun 3, 2010 A. Dewey Bond, Former Senior Vice President of AMI, Passes
A. Dewey Bond, 87, former senior vice president of the American Meat Institute (AMI) passed away ...
Jun 3, 2010 AMIF Releases 2010-2011 Request for Pre-Proposals
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) today released its 2010-2011 request for pre-proposals (RFP). ...
Jun 2, 2010 USDA Appoints New Members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed nine new members and 10 returning members to ...
Jun 2, 2010 AMIF Voices Concerns Over Changes to AFRI During Stakeholders Meeting
AMI Foundation Director of Scientific Affairs Betsy Booren, Ph.D., reiterated today that food safety is the meat and poultry industry's top priority and ...
Jun 1, 2010 AMI Releases Video on What it Means to be Lean
AMI has released a new educational video outlining for consumers the nutritional requirements a cut of meat or poultry must meet ...
Jun 1, 2010 AMI Guest Column: Interference in Corn Markets Hurts Consumers in the Long Run
"Thirty years ago, the federal government extended a helping hand to the corn-based ethanol industry, providing yearly subsidies ..."
Jun 1, 2010 Historic McCormick Place Legislation Becomes Law
Historic legislation that will reform labor rules, establish exhibitor rights and realign McCormick Place operations ...
May 28, 2010 U.S. International Trade Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Investigation of IPR Infringement in China
The U.S. International Trade Commission will hold a public hearing June 15, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. in Washington, D.C, to discuss ...
May 27, 2010 AMI’s U.S. Meat Industry at a Glance Updated for 2010
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today released an updated version...
May 27, 2010 FSIS Issues Proposed Rule to Permit Air Inflation
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to revise the federal meat inspection regulations ...
May 26, 2010 Report Finds No Evidence of Health Benefits or Harm in Consuming Organic Foods
A systematic review of the available published literature finds that no evidence exists to show health benefits or harm from consuming organic foods ...
May 25, 2010 AMI Files Comments Regarding Proposed Rule on Notification, Documentation and Recordkeeping Requirements
AMI filed comments regarding a Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) proposed rule...
May 25, 2010 FDA Launches New Safety Reporting Portal
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new electronic portal ...
May 25, 2010 AMI to Host Informative Webinar on the Future of the AMI Expo
The American Meat Institute (AMI) will host a short web presentation and discussion ...
May 24, 2010 AMI Guest Editorial: E-Verify Is A Path Forward on Immigration Reform
Although the meat industry's support for comprehensive immigration reform has not changed ...
May 24, 2010 AMI Stresses Importance of Trade Relationship with Mexico in Letter to President, Congress
AMI joined a multitude of organizations and businesses in sending an open letter to President Barack Obama and members of Congress ...
May 20, 2010 Senate Agriculture Committee to Hold Hearing on Nominations of Hagen, Woteki
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing May 26, 2010, on President Obama's nominations ...
May 19, 2010 AMI Defends Processed Meats on ABC's World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer and Other Cable and Broadcast News Outlets
AMI Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Janet Riley last night appeared on World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer to dispute ...
May 18, 2010 AMI Releases Video Outlining Proper Portion Sizes for Meat and Poultry Products
AMI has released a new educational video outlining for consumers the proper portion sizes...
May 14, 2010 Climate Bill Introduced in Senate
Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT) have introduced the "American Power Act" ...
May 13, 2010 AMI Defends Current E. coli Tracing Procedures in Comments to FSIS
AMI is unaware of any data that would support the need to change current policy regarding follow-up sampling and inspection methods ...
May 13, 2010 Sandwiches a Hot Menu Item, but Consumers Seek More Variety
Most consumers (81 percent) have purchased a sandwich away from home at least once in the past 60 days. ...
May 12, 2010 Sixth Circuit Joins `Legion' Of Appellate Courts Requiring Proof of Anticompetitive Effect to Support PSA Claims
In a ruling consistent with seven other appellate courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that ...
May 12, 2010 USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card ...
May 11, 2010 AMI Releases Video Explaining Different Pork Cuts
AMI today unveiled a new educational video outlining for consumers the many different cuts of pork ...
May 10, 2010 AMI, FMI and UFPA to Co-Locate 2012 Education and Trade Events
The American Meat Institute (AMI), the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) will co-locate their premier trade shows ...
May 10, 2010 Illinois Passes Historic McCormick Place Reform Legislation That Will Benefit AMI Exhibitors
The Illinois General Assembly has passed comprehensive legislation ...
May 10, 2010 USDA Announces New Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in Young Chickens and Turkeys and a Compliance Guide for Pre-harvest Management to Reduce E. coli O157:H7
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new performance standards aimed at reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter...
May 7, 2010 Secretary Vilsack Reappoints Alfred Almanza as FSIS Administrator
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has reappointed Alfred V. Almanza ...
May 5, 2010 APHIS to Host Public Meetings on Traceability System
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will host three public meetings ...
May 5, 2010 Catherine Woteki, Ph.D., Nominated for USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics
President Obama has nominated Catherine Woteki, Ph.D., as USDA's Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics ...
May 4, 2010 AMI Releases Video Explaining Different Beef Cuts
AMI today released a new educational video outlining for consumers the many different cuts of beef available ...
May 3, 2010 Director of FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Stephen Sundlof Resigns
Stephen F. Sundlof, D.V.M., Ph.D., is resigning from his position as director of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) ...
Apr 30, 2010 FDA Seeks Data about Front of Package and Retail Shelf Tag Nutrition Labeling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking data and other information to assist the agency in regulating front of package and retail shelf tag nutrition labeling....
Apr 29, 2010 AMI Urges Legislators to Allow Ethanol Tax Credit and Protective Tariff to Expire
AMI, joined by national industry trade associations including the National Turkey Federation, the National Chicken Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, urged the House Ways and Means Committee...
Apr 27, 2010 AMI and National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Release Video on Hot Dog Preparation for Toddlers
AMI and the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council has released a new educational video outlining the proper method to prepare hot dogs for toddlers and small children. ...
Apr 21, 2010 Institute of Medicine Says FDA Should Set Standards for Salt Added to Processed Foods and Prepared Meals
Group Says Salt's GRAS Status Should be Modified; AMI Says Not So Fast
Apr 21, 2010 Senators Introduce Bill to Extend Ethanol Incentives
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Kent Conrad (D-ND) have introduced the Grow Renewable Energy from Ethanol Naturally Jobs Act of 2010 ...
Apr 20, 2010 AMI Unveils Consumer Video on Salt's Role in Meat Products
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today released a new educational video on salt’s role in meat and poultry products, featuring meat scientist...
Apr 19, 2010 AMI Guest Editorial: Government Shouldn't Pick Sides in Ethanol Debate
"When the federal government decided it was going to require a market for corn-based ethanol, nurture it with taxpayer dollars and ..."
Apr 16, 2010 Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Ranked #32 in Time Magazine's 2010 List of 100 Most Influential People
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., professor of animal science at Colorado State University and author of AMI’s recently released Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide, 2010 Edition, has been voted #32 in Time Magazine’s 2010 list of 100 leaders, artists, innovators and icons who...
Apr 15, 2010 U.S. Achieves National Health Objective for E. coli O157:H7 Infections, CDC Says
The U.S. has achieved its Healthy People 2010 objective for Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections, according to new data released by the...
Apr 15, 2010 The Supreme Court of California Affirms Federal Preemption In Lawsuit Brought By AMI
The Supreme Court of California has denied a petition to review a lower appellate court decision, which held that California’s Proposition 65 is expressly...
Apr 14, 2010 FSIS Issues Export Library Revisions for April 2010
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued its Export Library revisions for April 2010 ...
Apr 13, 2010 FSIS Revises Directive on Safe and Suitable Ingredients
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Directive 7120.1, Revision 2: Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat, Poultry and Egg Products ...
Apr 9, 2010 Federal Court Dismisses Frivolous Hot Dog Lawsuit
A frivolous, nuisance lawsuit filed through the vegan, animal rights group, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and its "Cancer Project" has been dismissed ...
Apr 9, 2010 FSIS Issues Notice on Humane Handling Activities in Livestock Slaughter Establishments
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 19-10: Humane Handling Activities and Documentation in Livestock Slaughter Establishments ...
Apr 7, 2010 Study: Ethanol Mandate Creates 10 Percent Chance of Corn Price Spike
If the U.S. corn industry experiences a weather-induced shortfall that typically has a 10 percent chance of happening in any given year, the price of a bushel of corn could rise ...
Apr 7, 2010 FSIS Will Extend Comment Period on Draft Guidance for HACCP System Validation
FSIS has confirmed that the agency will extend the comment period on its Draft Guidance: HACCP System Validation...
Apr 2, 2010 FSIS Issues Directive on New N60 Sampling Instructions
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 10,010.1, Revision 3: Verification Activities for E. coli O157:H7 in Raw Beef Products ...
Apr 1, 2010 NHDSC Predicts Ballparks Will Serve More Than 21 Million Hot Dogs This Season
Ballparks around the country will serve 21,378,064 hot dogs this season, enough to round the bases 29,691 times ...
Mar 30, 2010 Russia Lifts Import Ban on U.S. Pork; FSIS Issues Revised List of Plants Eligible for Export
In light of Russia's announcement that it is lifting a months-long ban of U.S. pork products, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published a revised list ...
Mar 29, 2010 FSIS Publishes Proposed Rule on Notification, Documentation and Recordkeeping Requirements
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published in the Federal Register a proposed rule ...
Mar 29, 2010 Wall Street Journal Editorial: When You Can't Beat 'Em Scream Monopoly
"When you can't beat 'em, scream monopoly. That's the vintage gambit now playing out in the farm business ...
Mar 26, 2010 Eligible Foreign Establishments List for Canada Revised
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has revised its listing of Canadian ...
Mar 25, 2010 AMI Submits Comments on Proposed Nutrition Labeling of Chopped Meat and Poultry Products
The American Meat Institute (AMI) has submitted comments regarding the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) supplemental proposed rule ...
Mar 25, 2010 Comment Period Open on Task Force on Childhood Obesity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of Education are currently accepting comments
Mar 24, 2010 UN Admits Flaw in Report on Meat and Climate Change
One of the authors of the 2006 United Nations report claiming meat production is responsible for 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than transportation, is acknowledging ...
Mar 23, 2010 AMI Applauds Immigration Reform Efforts
AMI has joined a coalition of organizations in supporting Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to push forward a comprehensive immigration ...
Mar 22, 2010 GAO Says FDA Could Improve Its Documentation, Communication of Decisions on Food Irradiation Petitions
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could improve its documentation and communication of key decisions on food irradiation petitions ...
Mar 22, 2010 Eating Less Meat Won't Curb Climate Change, Air Quality Expert Says
Consuming less meat will not reduce our greenhouse gas production, a leading air quality expert said on Monday ...
Mar 19, 2010 China Reopens Pork Market to U.S.
The United States and China have reached a formal agreement to reopen the Chinese market to U.S. pork and pork products ...
Mar 19, 2010 Senators Outline Goals for Immigration Reform in Washington Post Op-Ed
Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) today outlined their bipartisan proposal for immigration reform in a much-awaited guest editorial ...
Mar 19, 2010 Michigan Representative Introduces Resolution Calling for Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day on March 20
Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) has introduced a resolution in the United States House of Representatives calling for Saturday, March 20, 2010, to be celebrated as ...
Mar 18, 2010 Competition Heating Up for Breakfast Dollar, Survey Finds
Breakfast has become the hottest area of competition for the foodservice industry ...
Mar 15, 2010 AMI Addresses Hundreds on Food Safety, Industry Issues at Panel Discussion Sponsored by House Republican Leader John Boehner
AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle discussed industry advances in food safety and the economic contributions of the meat and poultry sector during a panel discussion...
Mar 12, 2010 AMI: Current E. coli O157:H7 Tracing Procedures Not Broken
In 2009, there were 40.9 follow-up samples taken for each federal ground beef verification sample, evidence that...
Mar 10, 2010 AMI Guest Editorial: Meat Industry Structure Serves Consumers Well
"`American exceptionalism' is the notion that the United States occupies a special niche in the world in terms of its political, economic and historic development ..."
Mar 5, 2010 Russia to Reopen Pork Market to U.S.
The U.S. and Russia have reached an agreement to reopen the Russian market to U.S. pork and pork products, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced ...
Mar 4, 2010 AMI Guest Editorial: Increased Agriculture Exports a Must for U.S. Producers
"United States meat and poultry exports have been a major success story over the last two decades, demonstrating that great potential exists for the United States meat and poultry industry in the international trade arena," says AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle ...
Mar 4, 2010 Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on General Principles
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a public meeting to provide information and receive comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions ...
Mar 3, 2010 AMI Voices Support of Administration's Goal to Double U.S. Exports Within 5 Years
The American Meat Institute (AMI), along with more than 50 other food/feed agricultural organizations is urging Congress to strongly support President Obama's pledge to double U.S. exports ...
Feb 26, 2010 AMS Makes Changes to Ground Beef Purchase Program
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced it will make a number of changes to its ground beef purchase...
Feb 18, 2010 FSIS Extends Comment Period on Nutrition Labeling
In response to multiple requests, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is extending the comment period on its supplemental proposed rule ...
Feb 18, 2010 New Research Review Finds Insufficient Evidence to Link Saturated Fat with Cardiovascular Disease
A new meta-analysis of existing research on the link between dietary saturated fat and the risk of heart disease and stroke has found that ...
Feb 18, 2010 FSIS Revises Items for Collection Under Lm Sampling Programs
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is directing Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) not to collect samples of ...
Feb 12, 2010 USDA Announces Final Rule Detailing Organic Access to Pasture
USDA today unveiled a final rule addressing access to pasture for organic livestock...
Feb 10, 2010 Presidential Task Force on Childhood Obesity Formed
The White House, led by First Lady Michelle Obama, has launched a new campaign aimed at addressing what it characterizes as an epidemic of childhood obesity. ...
Feb 10, 2010 USDA Launches New Online Tool
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ARS) has launched a new online tool ...
Feb 8, 2010 USDA to Develop New Framework for Animal Disease Traceability
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has announced that United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will develop a new framework for animal disease traceability. ...
Feb 4, 2010 Annual Meat Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline Feb. 5
Registration for the 2010 Annual Meat Conference, March 7-9, 2010, at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Fla., at the Early Bird Rate of $595 ends on Feb. 5. ...
Feb 4, 2010 American Meat Institute and National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Release Super Bowl Recipes
The American Meat Institute (AMI) and National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) have released seven appetizer and entrée recipes for Super Bowl Sunday. ...
Feb 3, 2010 FSIS Issues Two HIKE Scenarios
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued two Humane Interactive Knowledge Exchange (HIKE) scenarios. ...
Feb 3, 2010 EPA Reverses Position, Paves the Way for Increased Use of Corn-Based Ethanol
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson announced that it has finalized its RFS-2 rule which will pave the way for increased use of corn-based ethanol...
Feb 2, 2010 FY 2011 Budget Proposes Reduction of Funding for Market Access Program
The Obama Administration's budget proposal for FY 2011...
Feb 1, 2010 User Fees Included in the USDA FY 2011 Budget Proposal
The Obama Administration released their budget proposal for FY 2011 today, which includes a section noting...
Feb 1, 2010 AMI Urges FSIS to Revise Non-Intact Beef Risk Assessment Based Upon New Analysis
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today urged USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service to revise the agency's "Comparative Risk Assessment for Intact (Non-Tenderized) and Non-Intact (Tenderized) Beef ...
Jan 28, 2010 Kansas Congressman Urges Taiwan to Repeal Block of U.S. Beef Imports
Rep. Jerry Moran (R-1-KS) today urged Taiwan’s parliament to allow imports of U.S. beef products. ...
Jan 28, 2010 FSIS Issues Notice on Nationwide Raw Chicken Parts Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 08-10: Nationwide Raw Chicken Parts Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program ...
Jan 27, 2010 Food Groups Request Extension on Comment Period for Single Ingredient Meat and Poultry Products
A group representing a significant segment of the food industry recently sent a letter...
Jan 26, 2010 Elisabeth Hagen, M.D., to be Nominated USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety
President Obama yesterday evening announced his intent to nominate Elisabeth Hagen, M.D., as ...
Jan 26, 2010 AMI Foundation Releases Supplemental Request for Proposals
The AMI Foundation (AMIF) has released a detailed supplemental request for proposals on controlling...
Jan 25, 2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast Lowered
U.S. foodservice industry sales are expected to decline 1.6 percent, down from the 0.8 percent decline previously estimated ...
Jan 22, 2010 FSIS Issues Instructions on Verification of Humane Handling and 28-Hour Law
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 06-10: Humane Handling at All Entrances and the 28-Hour Law. ...
Jan 22, 2010 FSIS Issues Instructions for Sampling Ammoniated Beef Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued FSIS Notice 07-10: Instructions for Sampling Ammoniated Beef Products. ...
Jan 22, 2010 AMI Accepting Applications for 2010 Environmental Recognition Awards
Applications for the 2010 AMI Environmental Recognition Awards are now available. ...
Jan 21, 2010 Dr. Temple Grandin to be Featured in New HBO Film Feb. 6
Colorado State University Professor of Animal Behavior Temple Grandin, Ph.D., will be the subject of a new HBO film that will premiere ...
Jan 21, 2010 USDA Research: Pork from Pigs Exposed to H1N1 Safe to Eat
Pork from pigs exposed to the H1N1 virus is safe to eat, according to a recent study by the USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS). ...
Jan 21, 2010 One Registration Fee to Provide Access to All Exhibit Halls of 2012 Co-located Trade Shows
AMI has confirmed that one registration will provide attendees access to the exhibit halls of three premier co-located trade shows in 2012...
Jan 20, 2010 Congressional Leaders Urge Administration to Maintain Pressure on Taiwan to Fix Beef
Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel (D-NY), Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI), Trade Subcommittee Chairman Sander Levin (D-MI) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) today expressed frustration...
Jan 20, 2010 Application Deadline for Environmental Recognition Awards Is Tomorrow
The submission deadline for the 2011 Environmental Recognition Awards is Friday, January 21, 2011...
Jan 15, 2010 FSIS Issues Multiple Instructional Notices for Inspection Personnel
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued the following notices:
Jan 15, 2010 FDA Delays Final Decision on Bisphenol A Safety Pending Further Research and Review
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided an update today on the agency's assessment of the safety of Bisphenol A (BPA)...
Jan 11, 2010 National Salt Reduction Initiative Releases Proposed Targets
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's (NYCDOH) National Salt Reduction Initiative today publicly released for technical comment its proposed targets ...
Jan 8, 2010 FSIS Amends Directive Regarding Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in Production of Meat and Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has updates to Attachment 1 for FSIS Directive 7120.1. ...
Jan 8, 2010 American Meat Institute Tells U.S. Trade Representative that Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling Violates International Trade Obligations
AMI today told the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative that mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) violates the United States’ international trade obligations ...
Jan 7, 2010 AMI Tells Department of Justice Existing Antitrust and Competition Statutes Are Effective and Applicable for All Industries
In comments submitted today to the Department of Justice (DOJ), The American Meat Institute (AMI) said that existing anti-trust and competition statutes are equally applicable ...
Jan 5, 2010 Taiwan Moves to Ban Some U.S. Beef Products; AMI Registers Objections
Lawmakers in Taiwan yesterday voted to ban some U.S. beef products, a move that reverses an agreement reached between the U.S. and Taiwan in October. ...
Jan 4, 2010 AMI Announces Vice President of Legislative Affairs Joy Philippi, Other Staff Developments
The American Meat Institute (AMI) has appointed industry veteran Joy Philippi as vice president of legislative affairs. ...
Dec 23, 2009 Senate Passes Resolution Honoring Efforts of Meat Processors, Hunters and Sportsmen's Associations to Feed the Hungry
The United States Senate has passed a resolution recognizing the cooperative efforts of ...
Dec 23, 2009 California Court of Appeals Says Federal Meat Inspection Act Preempts State Law
The Court of Appeals for the Fourth Appellate District in California yesterday affirmed that the Federal Meat Inspection Act explicitly preempts a California state law ...
Dec 16, 2009 AMI Foundation Releases Backgrounder on Role of N-60 Sampling Program in Ground Beef Safety
In an effort to clarify the role of microbiological testing in ground beef safety, the AMI Foundation has released a backgrounder ...
Dec 15, 2009 Senator Urging USDA to Implement `A Strict Testing Program' for Beef in School Lunches
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week urging it to implement a program that would test "every single batch of beef" ...
Dec 15, 2009 U.S. Court of Appeals Says Plaintiffs Must Show Harm to Competition in Lawsuits
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit today issued an opinion...
Dec 10, 2009 AMI: Changes to Traceability System Should Be Based on Risk and Success of Meeting Objectives
AMI Vice President of Food Safety and Inspection Services Scott Goltry told a joint Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) meeting today that traceability is ...
Dec 10, 2009 American Meat Institute Says Russian Actions to Ban U.S. Pork Products Are Inconsistent With International Standards
A series of actions by Russia to ban U.S. pork products...
Dec 9, 2009 FSIS Issues Humane Handling Directive
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 6910.1, Revision 1: District Veterinary Medical Specialist (DVMS) - Work Methods. ...
Dec 8, 2009 Study: Americans Spending More at Supermarkets, Perishable Department Growing Fastest
A 2009 Nielsen survey finds that 46 percent of American households are eating...
Dec 7, 2009 EPA Formally Declares Greenhouse Gases a Danger to Public Health
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule today stating that greenhouse gases (GHGs) are a threat to the public health ...
Dec 5, 2009 National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Applauds Cary, NC, Hot Dog Vendor for 'Sticking to His Buns'
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council extended get well wishes to hot dog vender Fady Sabet Awad this week ...
Dec 4, 2009 Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Issues Final Rule Regarding Poultry Contracts
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has issued a final rule regarding the initiation, performance and termination of poultry contracts. The rule adds several new provisions to section 201.100 of the regulations, Records to be Furnished to Poultry...
Dec 3, 2009 FTC to Host Public Forum on Food Marketing and Childhood Obesity
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a public forum on December 15, 2009, to discuss current research on the impact of food advertising ...
Dec 2, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Importation of Canadian Cattle, Bison, Sheep and Goats
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 80-09: Importation of Canadian Cattle, Bison, Sheep and Goats in the United States. ...
Dec 1, 2009 EPA Delays Decision on E15 Waiver
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it will not make a final determination on a waiver ...
Nov 23, 2009 USA Today Article Highlights Sustainability Efforts by Meat Producers
A growing number of companies are turning their attention to creating renewable products - such as adhesives and plastics - from the animal byproducts ...
Nov 20, 2009 AMI Submit Comments in Support of Rule Governing Interstate Shipment of Meat and Poultry Products
AMI submitted comments today in support of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Rule 2008-0039 that would allow inspected establishments to participate in ...
Nov 20, 2009 Judge Dismisses Case Challenging No-Match Rule
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer has dismissed the case challenging ...
Nov 20, 2009 New Holiday Food Safety Site Unveiled
A new Web site (www.holidayfoodsafety.org) offering tips on holiday food safety was launched this week...
Nov 19, 2009 Coalition of Agricultural Trade Associations Opposing PAMTA
A Coalition of Agricultural Trade Associations urged Senate leaders to oppose the attachment of S. 619, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) of 2009 ...
Nov 18, 2009 FDA Modernization Act Passes HELP Committee
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee today passed S. 510, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act, by a...
Nov 17, 2009 USDA: U.S. Hunger Rate Highest in Nearly Two Decades
AMI Urges Support for 'Meating the Need' Partnership with Feeding America
Nov 9, 2009 Boyle Defends Food Safety Progress on Good Morning America
The meat industry has made great strides over the past decade in reducing E. coli-related illnesses, says AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle, who appeared on "Good Morning America" today. ...
Nov 6, 2009 CDC Publishes Interim Guidance for Workers at Commercial Swine Farms to Prevent Spread of Novel H1N1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published interim guidance for workers who are employed at commercial swine farms ...
Nov 6, 2009 OIE: Recent Identification of H1N1 in Animals Not Cause for Alarm or Trade Restrictions
With no evidence suggesting that animals play any role in the spread of Novel H1N1 to humans, the international trade of live pigs and other ...
Nov 5, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Usage of In-Commerce System
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 76-09: Ensuring the Integrity of Firm Information Data in the In-Commerce System (ICS). ...
Nov 3, 2009 USDA Withdraws Interim Rule for Increasing User Fees for Certain Commercial Vehicles and International Air Passengers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is withdrawing the recently published interim rule ...
Oct 30, 2009 Meat Injury and Illness Rates Continue Two-Decade Decline
The meat industry continues to build on a two-decade record of improvement in worker safety, according to recent numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Oct 30, 2009 Alchemy Systems Named AMI 2009 Supplier of the Year
Alchemy Systems, based in Austin, Texas, today was named AMI 2009 Supplier of the Year. ...
Oct 30, 2009 AMI Recognizes Paul Allen of Advance Food Company Inc. with Jones Community Service Award
AMI today recognized Paul Allen, co-chairman of Advance Food Company Inc. in Enid, Oklahoma, with its Edward C. Jones Community Service Award. ...
Oct 30, 2009 AMIF Honors Land O' Frost Vice President of Research John Butts, Ph.D., with Scientific Achievement Award
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) today honored John Butts, Ph.D., vice president of research at Land O' Frost, with the AMIF Scientific Achievement Award. ...
Oct 30, 2009 AMI Honors Richard G. Searer, Retired President of Kraft Foods North America, with Industry Advancement Award
AMI today honored Richard G. Searer, retired president of Kraft Foods North America and former chairman of AMI, with its highest award: the Industry Advancement Award.
Oct 29, 2009 American Meat Institute Elects New Officers
AMI today elected the six officers that will guide the organization through the next year. ...
Oct 29, 2009 AMI Elects New Members to Board of Directors
AMI elected nine new members to its Board of Directors during its Annual Business Meeting at the Worldwide Food Expo, Oct. 28-31, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill.
Oct 28, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Raw Product Excluded from Salmonella Testing
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 75-09: Raw Product Destined for Ready-to-Eat Product Excluded from Salmonella Testing. ...
Oct 27, 2009 AMI Submits Comments on ANPR Regarding Wood Packaging Materials; Urges Collection of Basic Information
AMI submitted comments in response to advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) regarding ...
Oct 23, 2009 FSIS Issues Directive on Verification of Less Than Daily Sanitation Procedures
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS or the agency) has issued Directive 5000.5, "Verification of Less Than Daily (LTD) Sanitation Procedures." ...
Oct 23, 2009 Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on Food Hygiene
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Food Safety and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced...
Oct 22, 2009 AMI Chairman Rod Brenneman Testifies Before Congress on Economic Challenges Facing Pork Industry; Urges Action
"There are many challenges facing the economic viability of the pork sector including higher input costs for feed and energy, an over-abundance of supply in the domestic market, weakening demand and international trade barriers," said AMI Chairman...
Oct 22, 2009 Meat Industry Urges USDA to Develop Age Verification Program for Exports to Taiwan in Wake of Market Opening
The U.S. government should establish an age-verification Quality System Assessment (QSA) Program for Taiwan to ensure an orderly expansion to a full market opening to U.S. beef ...
Oct 21, 2009 Senate Approves FY10 Homeland Security Conference Report
The Senate yesterday approved the $42.8 billion FY10 Homeland Security conference report, which includes a three-year extension of...
Oct 21, 2009 Web site Launched Addressing Harms of E-15
The sundry problems caused by E-15, which would increase the corn-based ethanol blend in gasoline by fifty percent, is the subject of a new Web site...
Oct 20, 2009 AMI Reiterates Request to USDA to Implement Policy that Would Require Companies to Hold FSIS-Tested Control Product Until Results Are Received
The American Meat Institute (AMI) is urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to act on AMI's previous request to implement a policy that would require ...
Oct 19, 2009 USDA Confirms Novel H1N1 in Minnesota Pigs; AMI Assures Consumers That Pork is Safe
AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle today assured consumers that U.S. pork is safe, following an announcement ...
Oct 19, 2009 AMI's Riley Tells Lou Dobbs that Meatless Monday Campaign Denies Students, Parents Freedom of Choice, Important Nutritional Options
AMI Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Janet Riley during an appearance on CNN's "Lou Dobb's Tonight" yesterday criticized...
Oct 16, 2009 FSIS Announces Upcoming Food Defense Plan Survey
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 72-09 announcing the upcoming food defense plan survey ...
Oct 16, 2009 Possible Novel H1N1 Cases In Pigs Not Unexpected; Experts Say U.S. Pork Is Safe To Eat
USDA has confirmed that hogs at the Minnesota State Fair may have screened positive for the novel H1N1 virus. USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories expects ...
Oct 13, 2009 AMI President and CEO Defends Safety of Meat Supply During Appearance on `Larry King Live'
"(The meat industry) has invested tens of millions of dollars over the last ten years in research programs to make our products safer. And they've shared the results in a non-competitive environment ..."
Oct 12, 2009 AMI President J. Patrick Boyle to Discuss Meat Safety on Larry King Live Tonight
AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle is scheduled to appear on...
Oct 8, 2009 Committees Reach Conference Agreement on Homeland Security Appropriations Bill; Include Three-Year Extension of E-Verify
The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have reached a conference agreement on the FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. ...
Oct 8, 2009 Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Further Assistance to the Pork Industry
Sixty-three members of the House of Representatives joined 32 members of the United States Senate in urging Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to take immediate action to assist
Oct 7, 2009 Meat Industry is Making Great Strides in Improving Food Safety, Boyle Tells New York Times
The meat industry has made great strides in improving the safety of its products, with the incidence of E. coli O157:H7 declining 45 percent...
Oct 7, 2009 DHS Issues Final Rule Rescinding Controversial `No-Match' Regulation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule today rescinding its controversial "no-match" regulation. ...
Oct 7, 2009 Canada Requests WTO Panel on U.S. Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling
The Canadian government has announced its intention to file for a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement process over the U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL)...
Oct 5, 2009 AMI Urges Baltimore City Public Schools to Drop 'Meatless Mondays'
AMI is urging Baltimore Public Schools to reconsider its decision to hold 'Meatless Mondays,' noting that meat and poultry products are an essential part of a balanced diet. ...
Oct 5, 2009 FSIS Updates List of Safe and Suitable Ingredients for Use in Production of Meat and Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its list of safe and suitable ingredients for use in meat and poultry products ...
Oct 2, 2009 IBM Survey Finds Meat and Poultry Top Shopping Lists During Difficult Economic Times
Meat and poultry are among the top items shoppers won't give up despite tough economic times, according to a new IBM study that reveals ...
Oct 2, 2009 China Should Be a Promising Market For Food Safety Products, Study Finds
China's demand for food safety products is forecast to grow 15 percent per annum...
Sep 30, 2009 FSIS Personnel to Address Importance of Food Defense Plan at Establishments Without Plan in Place
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued Notice 67-09, General Food Defense Plan, instructing Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) at establishments that do not have a food...
Sep 25, 2009 Meat and Poultry Trade Groups Tell EPA That Changes to RFS Could Substantially Effect Commodity Prices, Hurt Animal Agriculture
Comments submitted today to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the American Meat Institute (AMI), National Turkey Federation, National Chicken Council and FarmEcon LLC sharply criticized EPA's...
Sep 23, 2009 AMI, Coalition Publish Ad Opposing Increase in Ethanol Blend Levels
AMI, in partnership with a number of other trade organizations, voiced its opposition today to the use of mid-level ethanol blends in commerce in a full-page print advertisement titled ...
Sep 22, 2009 FSIS Publishes New Notice on Testing and "For Cause" Food Safety Assessments in Response to Ready-To-Eat Testing Results
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 64-09: Intensified Verification Testing and “For Cause”’ Food Safety Assessments in Response to Ready-to Eat Testing Results. ...
Sep 22, 2009 Higher Intake of Meat During Middle Age May Prevent Later Decline in Abilities, Study Finds
A higher intake of meat during middle age may prevent a future decline in activities of daily living (ADL) among the elderly, a new study by Kyoto Women's University (Japan) has found ...
Sep 22, 2009 AMI Announces New Meat & Poultry Safety IQ Quiz
In conjunction with September's National Food Safety Education Month, AMI today posted a new meat and poultry IQ quiz ...
Sep 22, 2009 EPA Finalizes New Greenhouse Gases Reporting Rule; Monitoring to Begin in 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a new greenhouse gases reporting rule that, beginning in January 2010, will require ...
Sep 22, 2009 AMI Voices Opposition to Use of `Mid-Level' Ethanol Blends in Letter to Senators
AMI joined a broad coalition of business associations, public interest organizations and environmental groups in urging Senators to oppose an amendment filed ...
Sep 18, 2009 AMI Calls on USDA to Move Forward With Petition to Allow Carcass Irradiation; Says Technology Should Be Treated As Other Processing Aids
The American Meat Institute (AMI) is urging the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to move forward with the rulemaking process ...
Sep 18, 2009 No Link Between Brain Tumors and Nitrites and Nitrates, Study Finds
Intake of nitrates and nitrites is not related to the risk of glioma (brain tumors found in supportive tissue) as reported through a new study from from ...
Sep 17, 2009 Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Act of 2009 Introduced in Senate
A bill to ensure that new fuels introduced into the marketplace are compatible with the inventory of gasoline-fueled engines in widespread use at the time of introduction ...
Sep 17, 2009 AMI Urges Quick Passage of Trade Agreements with Korea, Colombia
The American Meat Institute (AMI) is urging for the quick passage of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Korea and a Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) with Colombia ...
Sep 17, 2009 Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Clears OMB
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting final rule today cleared the...
Sep 17, 2009 DHHS to Host Live Novel H1N1 Preparedness Webcast for Small Businesses Friday
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will host a live webcast on how small businesses can prevent or reduce novel H1N1 on Friday ...
Sep 16, 2009 Today Is Last Day for Discounted Registration for Worldwide Food Expo
Today is the deadline for discounted pre-registration for Worldwide Food Expo 2009, October 28-31, 2009, at Chicago's McCormick Place, is Sept.16. ...
Sep 16, 2009 FSIS Proposes Interstate Commerce Shipping Regulations for Small Plant Operations
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published proposed regulations regarding a new voluntary cooperative program under which ...
Sep 14, 2009 FSIS Seeking Further Comment on Use of the Voluntary Claim `Natural' in the Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced through the publication of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) that it is soliciting additional public comment regarding ...
Sep 11, 2009 USDA Holds Media Briefings on H1N1 Preparation Efforts; Urges News Outlets to Drop `Swine Flu' Label
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan addressed the media on the department’s H1N1 preparations in separate briefings ...
Sep 11, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Collecting of Environmental Samples During Risk-Based Listeria Monocytogenes Sampling
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 62-09: Compositing of Environmental Samples Collected During Routine Risk-Based Listeria Monocytogenes (RLm) Sampling. ...
Sep 9, 2009 FDA "Questions and Answers Regarding the Reportable Food Registry" Available
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance document entitled ``Questions and Answers Regarding the Reportable Food Registry as Established by the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007'' is now available. ...
Sep 9, 2009 Public Meeting Scheduled to Address Agenda Items for the 3rd Session of the Codex Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a public meeting ...
Sep 3, 2009 Following Industry Urging, USDA Will Buy an Additional $30 Million in Pork Products for Federal Feeding Programs
USDA today announced that it will purchase an additional $30 million in pork products in FY 2009 for federal food and nutrition assistance programs. ...
Sep 2, 2009 Discounted Pre-Registration Deadline for Worldwide Food Expo Approaching
The deadline for pre-registration for Worldwide Food Expo 2009, to be held October 28-31, at Chicago's McCormick Place, is Sept.16. ...
Sep 1, 2009 Early Registration Deadline for Center of the Plate Training at Kendall College Extended
Registration for Center of the Plate Training at Kendall College, to be held Sept.21-22, has been extended until Sept.4. ...
Sep 1, 2009 Worldwide Food Expo Offers New Online Tool for Exhibitors
A new feature is available for exhibitors at Worldwide Food Expo...
Sep 1, 2009 AMI Foundation Responds to Good Morning America Segment about Processed Meats
"Just as ABC chose to cite studies that raise concern about processed meat products, numerous other studies have shown...
Sep 1, 2009 Reduced Airfare Available to Worldwide Food Expo Attendees
American Airlines and Continental Airlines is offering discounted rates to those attending the Worldwide Food Expo, October 28-31, at McCormick Place in Chicago. ...
Sep 1, 2009 Department of Homeland Security Offering Free E-Verify Webinars
The Department of Homeland Security is offering a series of free Webinars in September on the E-Verify system, which will include discussions on ...
Aug 31, 2009 GIPSA Publishes Proposed Rule on Scale Tests
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has published a proposed rule, Required Scale Tests, in the Federal Register. ...
Aug 28, 2009 AMI Urges State Agriculture Leaders and Rural America to Respond to Biased Time Magazine Cover Story
AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle is urging state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors to...
Aug 28, 2009 AMI Continues H1N1 Media Outreach
As part of ongoing efforts to urge the media to cease the use of the term "swine flu" when referring to the Novel H1N1 virus...
Aug 26, 2009 AMI Letter to Editor: Time Article on one of the Great American Success Stories is ‘Dumbfounding’
“In a world of 7 billion people and expanding, where malnutrition, hunger or outright famine are commonplace, it’s dumbfounding that Time magazine would take one of the great American success stories..."
Aug 24, 2009 New CAST Issue Paper Examines Cloned and Transgenic Animals
The Council for Agriculture Science and Technology (CAST) has released a new paper, "Animal Productivity and Genetic Diversity: Cloned and Transgenic Animals," which reviews the complexities surrounding ...
Aug 24, 2009 FSIS Publishes List of Issuances Slated for September
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) plans to release the following issuances during the month of September ...
Aug 20, 2009 MIRC to Tackle the Technical Development Challenges the Meat Industry Faces in the Current Economy
Meat industry scientists and technical experts will be discussing the new economic reality in the food industry and the impact it has had on technical development at the Meat Industry Research Conference (MIRC) ...
Aug 20, 2009 AMI's Boyle Meets with President Obama and DHS Secretary Napolitano on Immigration Reform
AMI President J. Patrick Boyle was invited to the White House today to give the meat industry's perspective on comprehensive...
Aug 14, 2009 FSIS Issues Directive on Laboratory Sampling Program for Imported Meat and Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 9500.5: Laboratory Sampling Program for Imported Meat and Poultry Products. ...
Aug 12, 2009 FSIS Issues Notices on Export Library Revisions, New PBIS Codes
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 55-09, Export Library Revisions for July 29. The notice provides ...
Aug 11, 2009 GAO Report: Industry Structure Not Affecting Commodity or Food Prices
The structure of the processing segment of the beef, pork and dairy sectors and the retail sector overall has not adversely affected commodity or food prices, according to a new report by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO). ...
Aug 10, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Ante-Mortem Verification of Livestock
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 52-09: Ante-Mortem Verification of Livestock Offered for Slaughter by the Establishment. ...
Aug 7, 2009 FSIS Issues Directive 5420.1, Revision 6
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service yesterday issued Directive 5420.1, Revision 6: Homeland Security Threat Condition Response...
Aug 6, 2009 FDA Commissioner Hamburg Lays out Public Health Vision for FDA
"The FDA must be vigilant, the FDA must be strategic, the FDA must be quick, and the FDA must be visible," said Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. in...
Aug 5, 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Passes the Senate
The Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill (H.R. 2997) passed the...
Aug 4, 2009 AMI Letter to the Editor: Meat Production Is Not a Major Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Ezra Klein's commentary "The Meat of the Problem" [Food, July 29] was “inaccurate and not scientifically based...
Jul 31, 2009 Senator Introduces Bill for Mandatory Meat and Poultry Recalls
This week Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) introduced S.1527, which would amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the ...
Jul 31, 2009 AMI Announces New Regulatory Affairs Director Ashley Peterson, Ph.D.
The American Meat Institute today announced that Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., will assume a new role as director of regulatory affairs...
Jul 31, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on E. coli Bench Trim Testing and a Revised Directive to Consolidate the Agency’s E. coli Instructions
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today issued Notice 51-09...
Jul 28, 2009 American Meat Institute Calls Upon Congress to Fix and Mandate `E-Verify' Employment Verification System
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today urged Congress to pass legislation that would enhance and mandate E-Verify ...
Jul 24, 2009 2009 Annual Hot Dog Lunch Photos Viewable Online
Photos of the American Meat Institute Annual Hot Dog Lunch, held July 22, 2009, on Capitol Hill, are now viewable online. ...
Jul 22, 2009 FSIS Publishes List of Issuances Slated for August
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) plans to release the following issuances during the month of August ...
Jul 22, 2009 AMI's Annual Hot Dog Lunch Hits A Grand Slam on Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill staff, lawmakers, lobbyists, meat industry representatives and members of the media today came together at the Rayburn House Office Building Courtyard to once again celebrate National Hot Dog Month at...
Jul 21, 2009 AMI Continues to Urge Congressional Leaders to Keep Animal Antibiotics Ban Out of Pending Legislation
In a follow up to last week's hearings, AMI, as a member of the Coalition for Animal Health, is asking Congressional leaders to ensure that...
Jul 20, 2009 AMI Urges EPA to Deny Petition to Increase Ethanol Blend Levels
AMI joined a diverse group of business associations, public interest organizations and environmental groups in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny ...
Jul 17, 2009 AMI Urges Congress to Oppose Mid-Level Ethanol Blends
AMI, joined by a diverse array of business associations, public interest organizations and environmental groups urged Congress this week to oppose any legislative authorization of ...
Jul 17, 2009 AMI Joins Coalition in Voicing Opposition to Animal Antibiotics Ban
AMI, as a member of the Coalition for Animal Health, is voicing its opposition to...
Jul 16, 2009 FSIS Issues Revised Directive on Custom Exempt Review Process
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 5930.1, Revision 4: Custom Exempt Review Process, which provides instructions for FSIS Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) ...
Jul 16, 2009 AMI Tells Congress Meat and Poultry Industry Is Meeting Challenge of Continuously Improving Food Safety
The meat and poultry industry has been working successfully to meet the challenge of continuously improving the safety of meat and poultry products, said AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle, who today testified ...
Jul 15, 2009 Affordable Fuel for America Act Introduced in Congress
Legislation that would gradually phase out government support for corn-based ethanol over five years and encourage the commercial...
Jul 15, 2009 USDA Provides Quality and Yield Grading Information
The Agricultural Marketing Service has announced the availability of a new web-based tool that provides additional Meat Grading and Certification historical quality and yield grade information. ...
Jul 13, 2009 FSIS Proposes New Definition and Standard for `Roaster' and `Roasting Chicken'
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is providing new information on and re-proposing the definition and standard for...
Jul 10, 2009 Jerold R. Mande, M.P.H., Appointed USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety, Will Head FSIS
Jerold R. Mande, M.P.H, has been appointed to serve as Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’ s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). ...
Jul 9, 2009 FSIS Docket Room, Some Policy Offices Relocating to Beltsville, Maryland
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will begin relocating four divisions of the Office of Policy and Program Development from ...
Jul 7, 2009 Obama Administration Announces Steps to Improve Safety of Nation's Food Supply
The Obama Administration today announced several steps to improve the safety of the nation's food supply including ...
Jul 7, 2009 AMS Accepting Comment on Proposed Revisions to IMPS Fresh Beef and Fresh Pork Series
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is inviting comment on proposed revisions of two Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) series ...
Jul 2, 2009 FSIS Publishes Questions and Answers on New E. coli Measures for Establishments Processing Raw Beef Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has published a number of questions and answers in relation to Notice 05-09: Measures to Address E. coli O157:H7 ...
Jul 1, 2009 National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Announces Winners of `Take Me Out to the Ballgame' Video Contest
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has announced the winners of its Hot Dog Month song and video contest to create an updated version ...
Jul 1, 2009 FSIS Issues Directive on Verifying Requirements for Pre-Stamping of Imported Meat and Poultry
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 9500.4, Pre-Stamping Imported Product, which provides ...
Jun 30, 2009 Deadline for Achievement Awards Applications Approaching
The deadline for applying for AMI’s 2009 Environmental Achievement Awards is July 10. ...
Jun 30, 2009 USCIS Employment Eligibility Verification Form Still Valid
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 (revised 02/02/09) currently on the USCIS Web site ...
Jun 26, 2009 AMI Joins Diverse Coalition in Urging Congress to Consider Impact Climate Change Legislation Will Have on Nation's Food Supply
AMI has joined a diverse coalition of food, feed and beverage associations in urging Congress to consider and prioritize the impact proposed climate change legislation will have ...
Jun 25, 2009 AMSA Presents AMI President and CEO with Special Recognition Award
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) presented AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle with its...
Jun 24, 2009 AMI Details Industry Advancements in Listeria Control At FSIS Public Hearing on Retail Risk Assessment
Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) has been the catalyst for more changes in the processed meat industry than any other event in the last 30 years and the establishment of effective ...
Jun 24, 2009 USCIS Seeks Public Comment on E-Verify Program's Designated Agent Process
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking public comment on the E-Verify Program Designated Agent Process ...
Jun 22, 2009 Canada Issues Recommendations to Enhance Food Safety Following 2008 Listeria Outbreak
A comprehensive analysis by the Canadian Parliament’s Food Safety Subcommittee following last summer’s listeriosis outbreak contains more than a dozen areas for improvement ...
Jun 19, 2009 Poll Finds Kids Taking Different Approach to Restaurant Meals
Today's kids are no longer as attracted to kids' meals with toys...
Jun 19, 2009 New Poll Reveals Knowledge Gap Among Public on Meat and Poultry Handling, Cooking and Safety
A new poll released by AMI reveals a significant knowledge gap among the public about...
Jun 19, 2009 AMI Challenges `Food, Inc.' Claims During `Nightline' Interview
AMI Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Janet Riley challenged claims made in the new film “Food, Inc.” during an interview with ABC’s “Nightline” that aired...
Jun 18, 2009 AMI President Delivers Country of Origin Labeling Testimony Before Canadian House
AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle testified today before the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food on the impact of...
Jun 17, 2009 Nitrites and Nitrates Offer Cardiovascular Health Benefits, Study Finds
Nitrite and nitrite intake can play a valuable role in reducing blood pressure for those following the well-regarded DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) ...
Jun 17, 2009 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Passes Committee by Voice Vote
The House Energy and Commerce Committee today passed...
Jun 17, 2009 U.S., Canada Reach Agreement for Organic Trade Equivalence
An agreement has been reached between the United States and Canada that will expand opportunities for organic...
Jun 16, 2009 Four in Ten Americans Say Grilled Steak the Perfect Meal for Dad on Father's Day
Grilled steak and barbecue ribs are the preferred entrees when it comes to cooking the perfect meal for Dad, according to a new poll conducted by AMI. ...
Jun 15, 2009 EPA Extends the Compliance Dates for all Facilities Subject to Rule SPCC Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the compliance date to November 10, 2010, for all facilities ...
Jun 12, 2009 Meat and Poultry Industry Contributes $832 Billion Annually to U.S. Economy According to New AMI Economic Impact Study
America’s meat and poultry industry, comprised of packers and processors, wholesalers and retailers, directly and indirectly contributes $832.4 billion dollars annually to the U.S. economy ...
Jun 10, 2009 AMI Requests Economic Impact Analysis Evaluating Effects of American Clean Energy and Security Act
Prior to further consideration by Congress, the American Meat Institute is requesting an economic impact analysis be performed to evaluate the effects of the proposed American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) ...
Jun 9, 2009 Increasing the Ethanol `Blend Wall' Will Put More Pressure on Already Tight Commodity Markets According to Two New Studies
If the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants a petition to allow a 50 percent increase in the allowable limits of ethanol in gasoline, livestock, poultry and food producers will face higher commodity costs, according to two new...
Jun 9, 2009 AMI Expresses Concerns Regarding Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, Urges Further Review
AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle expressed concern over the proposed Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 ...
Jun 5, 2009 USDA to Hold Meeting on Agenda Items for 32nd Session of Codex Alimentarius Commission
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is sponsoring a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions that will be discussed at ...
Jun 5, 2009 FSIS Reissues E. coli Sampling Procedures to Include Provisions for Establishments
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a new notice (Notice 44-09), which cancels FSIS Notice 18-09 and reissues its content to include provisions for an establishment to request that more than two samples be taken by inspection program personnel (IPP) in one day. ...
Jun 2, 2009 Modified E-Verify/Basic Pilot Mandate Suspended Again Until September
The applicability date of Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Case 2007-013, Employment Eligibility Verification, has been suspended once again ...
Jun 2, 2009 Wall Street Journal Editorial: Ethanol "Bad Deal for Consumers" with Minimal or Negative Environmental Benefit
Ethanol is like the old joke about the baseball prospect who is a poor hitter...
May 28, 2009 AMI Tells Canadian House of Commons That Meat and Poultry Industry Has Made Great Food Safety Progress
The meat and poultry industry has made great food safety progress in recent years and continues to strive to improve, according to AMI Executive Vice President James Hodges, who yesterday testified ..
May 27, 2009 Reduced Room Rates Available For WWFE Attendees
Reduced rate rooms are now available for those planning to attend the...
May 26, 2009 National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Announces Judging Panel for `Take me Out to the Ball Game' Song and Video Contest
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council today announced an impressive lineup of judges for the Council’s contest to rewrite “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”so that it includes a long-overdue reference to hot dogs. ...
May 22, 2009 APHIS to Host Series of Meetings on National Animal Identification System
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced six upcoming meetings to discuss stakeholder concerns related to the implementation of the National Animal Identification System. ...
May 18, 2009 EPA Extends the Public Comment Period on Ethanol Waiver Application
EPA is extending the comment period by 60 days on a waiver application requesting an increase in the amount of ethanol blended into a gallon of gasoline to up to 15 volume percent. ...
May 18, 2009 Proposals to Deliver Meat Tech Presentations at 2009 Worldwide Food Expo Due June 5
Proposals to deliver Meat Tech presentations at the 2009 Worldwide Food Expo, Oct. 28-31, 2009, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., are due by June 5. ...
May 18, 2009 AMIF Releases Request for Pre-proposals
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) has released its 2009...
May 13, 2009 USDA Posts Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has posted its...
May 8, 2009 National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Releases Video Invitation to `Take Me Out to the Ball Game' Song & Video Contest
The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council today released a video invitation to participate in its new "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" Song and Video contest. ...
May 7, 2009 U.S., Canada and Mexican Agriculture Heads Urge Trading Partners to Not Use H1N1 Virus as an Excuse to Create Trade Barriers
"We strongly urge the international community not to use the outbreak of the H1N1 human influenza as a...
May 6, 2009 Obama Issues Presidential Directive to Expand Access to Biofuels
President Obama issued a presidential directive to establish a...
May 6, 2009 United States and European Union Reach Provisional Agreement in Long-Running Beef Dispute
The United States and the European Union (EU) today reached a provisional agreement in the long-running dispute over beef trade. ...
May 6, 2009 Secretary Vilsack and Minister Ritz Reaffirm Support for Pork Industry
Canada's Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today re-affirmed that all appropriate steps are being taken to protect public health and strengthen the pork industry in both countries. ...
May 5, 2009 International Organizations Stress Pork Safety in Joint H1N1 Statement
In the wake of pork export bans due to the human H1N1 outbreak, four major international organizations released a joint statement over the weekend ...
May 5, 2009 EPA Announces a Proposed Rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule that would make regulatory changes to the current RFS. ...
May 4, 2009 AMI, 53 Groups Tell President Obama to Oppose Efforts to Block Imports of Cooked Poultry from China
AMI and 53 other groups wrote to President Obama last week urging the Administration to oppose any provisions in appropriations bills that would prevent USDA from implementing regulations to permit inspection and importation of cooked poultry products from the People’s Republic of China....
May 4, 2009 FSIS Issues Directive on Sanitary Dressing and Process Control Procedures
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued Directive 6401.1, which provides off-line inspection program personnel (IPP) with information regarding ...
May 4, 2009 FSIS Reissues Five Key Notices Covering Varied Issues
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has reissued five notices to the inspection workforce covering a wide variety of issues. ...
May 3, 2009 Canada Reports Confirmed H1N1 Infection In Pigs After Farm Worker Visits Mexico and Becomes Ill
Canada yesterday reported the world’s first case of the current strain of H1N1 jumping to pigs from a human, and health officials there speculate ..
May 1, 2009 National Animal Identification System Will Have Significant Positive Impact in Domestic and International Marketplace, USDA Study Finds
Economic benefits in both the domestic and international marketplace resulting from enhanced traceability may be even greater than the cost savings realized during animal disease control ...
May 1, 2009 Secretary Vilsack Announces National Animal Identification System Listening Sessions
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will hold a series of listening sessions ...
May 1, 2009 AMI Creates Dedicated H1N1 Influenza Web Page on MeatAMI.com
AMI today announced a new web page on MeatAMI.com dedicated to the emerging issue of H1N1 influenza. ...
May 1, 2009 FSIS Issues Revised Directive on Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Poultry Inspection
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 6100.3, Revision 1, which instructs Public Health Veterinarians (PHVs) and off-line and on-line inspection program personnel on how ...
Apr 30, 2009 AMI Requests Extension of Comment Period on Ethanol Petition
AMI joined a diverse array of more than 30 organizations in requesting an extension of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) comment period for a petition that would increase the permitted amount of ethanol ...
Apr 30, 2009 Hybrid Flu Virus Spreading Globally Renamed "2009 H1N1 Flu"
The new hybrid flu virus impacting countries around the globe will now be called...
Apr 30, 2009 DHS Steps Up Worksite Enforcement Efforts Against Employers
Updated worksite enforcement guidance instructing agents to take aim at employers and supervisors who knowingly hire illegal workers is expected to be issued today ...
Apr 29, 2009 OIE Says Pork Trade Bans Unjustified; No Cases of North American Influenza Found in Swine
Trade bans on pork products based on fears these products may transmit influenza are unjustified as “there is no case of infection in animals confirmed ...
Apr 27, 2009 AMI Works to Set Record Straight on North American Flu, Telling Consumers That Pork Is Safe
AMI today released a number of materials designed to set the record straight on North American Flu, including a video message...
Apr 24, 2009 Registration Now Open for Worldwide Food Expo 2009
Registration is now open for attendees and exhibitors of Worldwide Food Expo 2009, North America's largest food...
Apr 24, 2009 Edward M. Avalos To Be Nominated as USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs
Edward M. Avalos will be nominated to serve as the Under Secretary...
Apr 23, 2009 AMI Tells Congress That Meat and Poultry Industry Has Made Great Food Safety Gains and Continues to Progress
The meat and poultry industry is continuously working to improve the food safety profile of its products and has made great progress in...
Apr 22, 2009 USDA COOL Web Site Updated to Include Spanish Versions of Guidance Documents
The USDA country of origin labeling (COOL) Web site has been updated to include final rule guidance documents in Spanish. ...
Apr 22, 2009 United States Delays Imposition of Additional Duties on E.U. in Order to Continue Efforts to Resolve Longstanding Beef Dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk has announced that due to recent positive developments in the ongoing negotiations with the E.U., the U.S. will delay...
Apr 22, 2009 FDA Confirms April 27 as Effective Date for Livestock Feed Rule; Compliance Required by October 26
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed today that April 27, 2009, will be the effective date for the final feed rule, but full compliance will not be required until October 26, 2009. ...
Apr 16, 2009 FSIS Issues Directive on DVMS Work Methods
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive, 6910.1, District Veterinary Medical Specialist (DVMS) – Work Methods. The directive provides ...
Apr 16, 2009 Non-Ambulatory Cattle Final Rule To Go Into Effect Friday
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule prohibiting the processing of cattle that become non-ambulatory after they pass federal veterinary inspection is scheduled to go into effect Friday, April 17, 2009. ...
Apr 16, 2009 Administration Extends Delay on New Rule Requiring Subcontractors to Use E-Verify Until June 30
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is extending the applicability date of Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Case 2007-013, Employment Eligibility Verification ...
Apr 16, 2009 AMI Foundation Sponsoring Listeria Workshop in May
The AMI Foundation (AMIF) is sponsoring its popular Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop in May. ...
Apr 16, 2009 EPA: Cattle Material Prohibited in Animal Feed Not Hazardous Waste
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that “cattle material prohibited in animal feed” (CMPAF) is non-hazardous solid waste and thus can be disposed of in landfills. ...
Apr 15, 2009 Nebraska Governor Signs Law Mandating that Public Employers, Contractors Use E-Verify
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has signed into law a bill (LB 403) that will require public employers and contractors to register with and use the federal government's E-Verify program to determine ...
Apr 15, 2009 AMI President and CEO Delivers Remarks During Roundtable Discussion on Animal Identification Hosted by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle delivered remarks today during a roundtable discussion on animal identification held by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. ...
Apr 14, 2009 Center of the Plate Training Early Bird Deadline Wednesday
Time is running out for those wishing to register for Center of the Plate Training at the special early bird rate. ...
Apr 14, 2009 Study: Many Consumers Ignore Food Product Recalls
Many Americans fail to check their homes for recalled food products, a new study by Rutgers University’s Food Policy Institute has found. ...
Apr 10, 2009 CDC FoodNet Data Shows Little Change in the Incidence of Foodborne Infections
A 10-state report released recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows little change in the incidence of some foodborne infections for 2008 when compared to the preceding three years ...
Apr 10, 2009 EPA Proposed Rule on Greenhouse Gas Reporting Published in the Federal Register
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its proposed rule on mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases (GHG). This proposal would be the first comprehensive national system for reporting emissions of carbon dioxide and other GHG produced by major sources in the United States. ...
Apr 7, 2009 Employers Required to use New I-9 Forms
Employers are now required to use a new version of Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form). ...
Apr 7, 2009 FSIS Amends List of Safe and Suitable Ingredients for Use in Meat in Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has amended FSIS Directive 7120.1, which identifies the substances ...
Apr 7, 2009 AMI's Hodges Tells Farm Foundation That U.S. Food Regulatory System is Working to Ensure Meat and Poultry Safety, Though Improvements Can Be Made
The U.S. meat and poultry regulatory and inspection system is working to ensure safe food, though it can be improved further, according to AMI Executive Vice President Jim Hodges, who addressed the Farm Foundation ...
Apr 7, 2009 Clarification: FDA Proposes Delay of BSE Final Rule Implementation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today proposed a delay in the implementation of the final rule entitled, "Substances Prohibited from Use in Animal Food or Feed," more commonly referred to as the 2008 BSE final rule. ...
Apr 6, 2009 FSIS Issues Export Library Revisions for March 2009
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued its Export Library revisions for March 2009. ...
Apr 3, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Child Nutrition Labeled Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) yesterday issued Notice 24-09: Child Nutrition (CN) Labeled Products. This notice announces that...
Apr 2, 2009 FSIS Reissues Notices on Humane Handling, Follow-Up Sampling of Raw Ground Beef Products, and Routine Sampling of Beef Trimmings
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reissued the following notices:
Apr 2, 2009 Agriculture Committee Holds First in Series of Food Safety Hearings
The House Agriculture Committee held its hearing today reviewing the food safety system. Those persons testifying included Elsa Murano, Ph.D., president of Texas A&M University and former undersecretary for food safety at the Department of Agriculture; Michael Taylor, J.D., research...
Apr 1, 2009 APHIS Issues Final Rule on User Fees for Import, Export Services
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued its final rule on regulations concerning user fees for import and export-related services for ...
Mar 27, 2009 AMI Opposes Increases to Ethanol Blend Levels
AMI joined a diverse array of more than 50 organizations in voicing opposition to increasing the ethanol blend levels in gasoline until further scientific testing can be performed ...
Mar 27, 2009 AMI Letter to President Applauds Creation of Food Safety Working Group
A letter sent yesterday by American Meat Institute President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle to President Barack Obama welcomed the creation of the White House’s Food Safety Working Group and stated ...
Mar 27, 2009 FSIS Launches RSS Feeds and Web 2.0 Tools
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) yesterday launched a set of RSS feeds for news and recall releases. ...
Mar 26, 2009 Study Finds Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Higher in Vegetarians
A new study by European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition–Oxford (EPIC-Oxford) analyzed the cancer incidence among vegetarians and found that ...
Mar 19, 2009 FSIS Updates New Technology Table
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its New Technology Table. ...
Mar 18, 2009 Meat and Poultry Products Not Included in Mexico’s Retaliatory Tariff Hikes Following Termination of Pilot Trucking Program
Meat and poultry products are not on the list of U.S. products that will be subject to retaliatory tariffs ...
Mar 17, 2009 Hotel Deadline for Worker Safety Conference Extended Until March 20
The deadline to make room reservations at a special group rate for the AMI 2009 Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment has been extended. ...
Mar 17, 2009 FDA to Extend Feed Rule Implementation Deadline 60 Days
The April 27 implementation deadline of BSE feed rule amendments prohibiting the use of high-risk cattle material in feed for all animal species will be extended 60 days ...
Mar 15, 2009 AMI Welcomes USDA Final Rule on Non-Ambulatory Cattle
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today welcomed USDA’s final rule that will prohibit the processing of...
Mar 13, 2009 Early Bird, Hotel Deadlines for Worker Safety Conference is March 16
The early bird deadline to register for the AMI 2009 Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment is fast approaching. ...
Mar 12, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Changes in Sampling Frequency for E. coli O157:H7 Testing in Raw Ground Beef
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 18-09: Changes in Sampling Frequency for E. coli O157:H7 Testing in Raw Ground Beef ...
Mar 12, 2009 National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods to Hold Public Meetings
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today that the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) will hold public meetings from March 16 – 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C. ...
Mar 11, 2009 House and Senate Introduce Card Check Legislation
The House and Senate yesterday introduced the so called "Employee Free Choice Act" (EFCA), commonly referred to as card check, which would change the rules...
Mar 11, 2009 AMS Seeking Comment Regarding New Information Collection for "Naturally Raised" Standard
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking comment on its intention to request approval from the...
Mar 10, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Alternative Methods for Ensuring 12 Percent Lean Tissue in Trimmings
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued Notice 17-09: Alternative Methods for Ensuring 12 Percent Lean Tissue in Meat Trimmings, which reissues the information ...
Mar 9, 2009 Immigration Legislation Resources Available
Immigration Works USA (IW), a national organization advancing immigration reform that works for employers, workers and citizens, has put together ...
Mar 5, 2009 FSIS Updates Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory. ...
Mar 5, 2009 FSIS Issues Export Library Revisions for February 2009
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued its Export Library revisions for February 2009. ...
Mar 3, 2009 Legislation Introduced to Preserve Secret Ballots in the Workplace
Recently, legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 1176) and the U.S. Senate (S. 478) that would ensure workers retain the right to a secret ballot when choosing whether to form a union. ...
Mar 3, 2009 Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces FDA Reform Bill
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Judd Gregg (R-NH), Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Richard Burr (R-NC) today introduced the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act ...
Mar 2, 2009 Indiana Senate Passes Bill That Would Suspend State Business Licenses of Employers Who Hire Undocumented Immigrants
The Indiana Senate passed a measure last week that would suspend state business licenses of employers who knowingly hire undocumented employees on three occasions.
Feb 26, 2009 OMB Accepting Public Comments on Recommendations for New Executive Order on Federal Regulatory Review
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is accepting public comment on a set of recommendations ...
Feb 24, 2009 Funding for E-Verify Included in Omnibus Bill
House Democratic leaders Monday released a $410 billion omnibus package that, if approved, would...
Feb 20, 2009 Federal Court Enjoins California Non-Ambulatory Livestock Statute
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California late yesterday issued a preliminary injunction finding that the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) preempts a California law that intrudes into government regulations ...
Feb 20, 2009 USDA Affirms Implementation of Final Rule on COOL and Secretary Issues Open Letter to Industry Encouraging Voluntary Expansion of the Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release today stating that the final rule for mandatory country of origin labeling, published in January 2009, will go into effect on March 16, as scheduled. ...
Feb 19, 2009 FSIS Revises Export Requirements for Switzerland, EU
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued revised export requirements for Switzerland and the European Union. ...
Feb 17, 2009 FSIS Issues Directive on Review Methodology of State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 5720.3, Comprehensive Review Methodology of State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs. ...
Feb 13, 2009 Pork, Beef and Lamb Exports Up in 2008
In 2008, pork had its 17th consecutive record-setting year of increased export numbers, according to statistics just released from USDA. ...
Feb 6, 2009 USDA 2007 Ag Census Released
USDA has released the numbers for the 2007 Agriculture Census, which reveals that on farms in the U.S. there were 96.3 million cattle and calves, up from 95.5 million in 2002 ...
Feb 5, 2009 Annual Meat Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching
Registration for the 2009 Annual Meat Conference, March 8-10, at the Sheraton Denver Hotel in Denver, Colo., at the Early Bird Rate of $595 ends on Feb.8. ...
Feb 4, 2009 FSIS Issues Instructions on Using askFSIS
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has reissued the instructions for...
Feb 4, 2009 AMI Urges Senators to Oppose Restrictive Trade Provision in Stimulus Package; Launches Grassroots Campaign
In a letter sent yesterday as the U.S. Senate began considering the stimulus package, AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle expressed AMI’s strong opposition to the “Buy American” provision ...
Feb 4, 2009 FSIS Issues Three Directives Related to Verification of Listeria Control
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued three directives related to verification of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) control. ...
Feb 3, 2009 AMI Voices Opposition to Increase in Ethanol Blend Percentage in Gasoline
The American Meat Institute joined a number of food and agriculture groups in signing a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voicing opposition to proposals to increase the levels at which ethanol can be blended into motor gasoline and ...
Feb 2, 2009 FSIS Issues Export Library Revisions for January 2009
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued its Export Library revisions...
Jan 30, 2009 FSIS Issues Revised Directive on Inspection, Sampling and Disposition of Animals for Tuberculosis
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 6240.1, Revision 1, which modifies the instructions that inspection program personnel (IPP) are to follow in the inspection, disposition, and sampling of cattle for tuberculosis (TB). ...
Jan 30, 2009 Early Bird Registration Deadline for Center of the Plate Training Plus Approaching
The early bird deadline for those wishing to register for Center of the Plate Training Plus is fast approaching. Attendees must register ...
Jan 30, 2009 President Repeals Bush Order Protecting Federal Contractors
President Barack Obama today repealed Executive Order 13201 signed by President George W. Bush, which helped ensure ...
Jan 29, 2009 FSIS Reissues Instructions for Sampling of Salmonella and E. coli 0157:H7 in Low Volume Establishments
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published a Notice 08-09, which reissues the instructions in FSIS Notice 12-08, “Sampling Of Low Production Volume Raw Ground Beef Establishments For Salmonella and Escherichia Coli O157:H7.”
The notice provides direction to inspection...
Jan 28, 2009 USDA, FDA Hosting Public Meeting on 41st CCFA Codex Session Agenda
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are sponsoring a public meeting on February 10, 2009, from 1 to 4 p.m., to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft United States positions that will be discussed at...
Jan 28, 2009 Administration Delays New Rule Requiring Subcontractors to Use E-Verify Until May 21
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration and National Aeronautics and Space Administration have agreed to delay...
Jan 27, 2009 Animal Handling Conference Hotel Block Expires Soon
The deadline to reserve rooms for the 2009 Animal Care and Handling Conference, to be held March 18-19, 2009, at the Westin Crown Center in...
Jan 26, 2009 USDA Establishes Naturally Raised Marketing Claim Standard
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a voluntary standard for naturally raised livestock and...
Jan 23, 2009 AMI Foundation January Newsletter Available Online
The January edition of American Meat Institute Foundation News, a quarterly update...
Jan 22, 2009 Record Losses Predicted for Foodservice Industry in 2009
Foodservice consultancy Technomic has revised its 2009 foodservice industry forecast downward to -2.2 percent and is now predicting ...
Jan 22, 2009 Animal Handling Conference Early Bird Deadline Approaches
Attendees can save up to $100 on registration fees by registering prior to January 30 for the 2009 Animal Care and Handling Conference. ...
Jan 21, 2009 Senate Confirms Vilsack As Secretary of Agriculture
The Senate confirmed former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack ...
Jan 21, 2009 Clarification Provided Concerning Regulatory Hold On Federal Agencies
A memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget has been disseminated to federal agencies clarifying a January 20 memorandum issued by White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel placing a “hold” on certain aspects...
Jan 16, 2009 Application Deadline for AMI Worker Safety Awards Approaching
The application deadline for AMI’s 2008 Worker Safety Awards is Friday, January 23, 2009. ...
Jan 13, 2009 Coalition Urges Congress to Increase Investments in Second Generation Biofuels
AMI has joined a coalition of food and agriculture groups in signing a letter to Congressional leaders in support of the development of second generation biofuels ...
Jan 13, 2009 USDA Issues Final Rule on Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued its final rule for the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) program required by the 2002 and 2008 farm bills. The full text of the final rule will be published in the January 15, 2009, Federal Register . The rule becomes...
Jan 9, 2009 AMI Urges Congress to Oppose Anti-Worker Legislation
AMI joined more than 500 members of the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace in signing a letter to members of Congress ...
Jan 9, 2009 New Rule Requiring Federal Subcontractors To Use E-Verify Put On Hold
The effective date for a new Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Secretariat rule that requires federal subcontractors of any tier to use the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to check employees' work authorization has been...
Jan 8, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Measures to Address E. coli O157:H7 at Establishments that Process Raw Beef Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 05-09, which instructs inspection personnel on how to determine whether establishments that receive, grind, or otherwise process raw beef products are employing adequate measures to address E. coli O157:H7 ...
Jan 6, 2009 FSIS Issues Notice on Sampling Procedures for E. coli Testing Program for Raw Ground Beef
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released Notice 105-08, a reissuance of Notice 86-07, which details the sampling code procedures for its enhanced E. coli O157:H7 testing program for raw ground beef ...
Jan 6, 2009 Confirmation Hearing for Vilsack Set for Next Week
The Senate Agriculture Committee has set its confirmation hearing for former Gov. Tom Vilsack for...
Dec 31, 2008 FSIS Posts Presentations on EIAO Walk-Throughs
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has posted presentations from the December 18 Enforcement Investigations and Analysis Officers meeting discussing walk-throughs ...
Dec 31, 2008 Report on 17th Session of Codex Committee on Food Imports and Export Inspection Now Available
The report of the U.S. Delegate, Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection Certification Systems, 17th Session, is now available ...
Dec 30, 2008 Mexico to Resume Imports From Plants Suspended Last Week
Mexico will resume imports from 20 of the 30 plants it suspended last week, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials told reporters yesterday ...
Dec 30, 2008 USTR Signs Protocol to Russian Trade Agreement
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today signed the protocol ...
Dec 24, 2008 An Ethanol Bailout?
And we thought we'd seen everything. Along with Russia, Venezuela, Iran and the Dubai property market, add another name to the list of bubble economies hurt by the falling price of oil: the ethanol industry. And naturally, the ethanol lobby is looking for a bailout on top of its regular taxpayer...
Dec 24, 2008 AMI Seeks Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Against California Law That is Preempted by the Federal Meat Inspection Act
The American Meat Institute (AMI) today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit filed this week in California that seeks to block enforcement of state law
Dec 23, 2008 GIPSA Reviewing Bond Requirements Under Packers and Stockyards Act
The United States Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is reviewing how it calculates ...
Dec 18, 2008 DHS Makes Revisions to Employment Eligibility Verification Form
The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently submitted to the Federal Register an interim final rule making changes...
Dec 18, 2008 Beef, Pork Exports Continue to Post Strong Growth
Despite predictions that international trade numbers will shrink in 2009 for the first time in 25 years, U.S. beef and pork exports continued to post strong growth in the 2008 ...
Dec 11, 2008 Deadline for Listeria Workshop Room Reservations Approaching
The deadline to reserve rooms at a special rate for the AMIF Advanced Listeria Intervention and Control Workshop, to be held February 3-4, 2009 in Chicago, is fast approaching ...
Dec 11, 2008 FSIS Issues Notice on Melamine Testing of Retail Meat and Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 97-08: Melamine Testing of Retail Meat and Poultry Products ...
Dec 10, 2008 USDA OIG Report Identifies Failures At Hallmark Plant, But Sees No Evidence of Systemic Failure
Following an investigation into undercover footage obtained at the Hallmark plant in Chino, California, and released in early 2008, USDA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) concluded ...
Dec 8, 2008 Judge Denies Government Request for Accelerated Hearing on No-Match Rule
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer has rejected a request from the Bush Administration to expedite a hearing to consider the proposed No-Match Rule ...
Dec 4, 2008 FSIS Issues Three New Regulatory Notices
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued the following notices ...
Dec 2, 2008 AMI, IDFA Brief Trade Reps in Chicago
AMI and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) yesterday hosted an educational briefing and luncheon about ...
Dec 2, 2008 U.S. and Mexican Facilities Approved for Meat Export
The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement...
Dec 2, 2008 FSIS Cancels Directive on Activity Report of Compliance Program Field Offices
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has cancelled Directive 8000.2, "Activity Report of Compliance Program Field Offices ..."
Dec 2, 2008 FSIS Issues Updated Notice on Importation of Canadian Cattle, Bison, Sheep and Goats
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 88-08, which provides updated information to FSIS ...
Dec 2, 2008 U.S. Beef Exports to EU Continue To Grow
New data show that U.S. beef exports to the European Union (EU) continue to grow, heralded as encouraging news in light of the problems in global financial markets ...
Dec 1, 2008 Canada to Begin Formal WTO Consultations with U.S. Regarding Country-of-Origin Labeling
The Canadian government announced that it is seeking formal consultations with the United States regarding mandatory country...
Nov 28, 2008 USDA Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda Now Available
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) semi-annual regulatory agenda is now available. This agenda provides ...
Nov 25, 2008 FDA Draft Compliance Guide on New Feed Rules Now Available
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft compliance guide for industry on the agency's regulations ...
Nov 25, 2008 Major Korean Retailers to Resume U.S. Beef Sales
South Korea's three major discount retailers announced today in a joint press release that they will resume ...
Nov 24, 2008 Cost of Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Rises 6 Percent
The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people is expected to be 6 percent higher this year ...
Nov 21, 2008 AMI Retains Leading Consulting Firm to Enhance Return on Investment at 2009 Worldwide Food Expo
In an effort to measure and enhance the purchase experience at the 2009 Worldwide Food Expo, AMI is retaining analysis firm ethnoMetrics Inc. (EI). ...
Nov 19, 2008 FSIS Directive Details Revised Emergency Procedures
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released a revised directive (5420.4, Revision 5), which details the procedures that the Import Inspection Division of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and FSIS field personnel are to follow ...
Nov 19, 2008 FSIS Issues Revised Directive on Significant Incident Response
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 5500.2, Revision 3, which outlines the procedures ...
Nov 19, 2008 FSIS Issues Directive on Performing Sanitation Verification Review
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 5000.4, which instructs inspection personnel on how to perform ...
Nov 18, 2008 AMI Joins Broad Coalition In Calling For Repeal of Ethanol Subsidies on 30th Anniversary of Mandates
On the 30th anniversary of the U.S. government’s ethanol subsidies, AMI and dozens of organizations representing the livestock sector, government watchdog groups, environmental advocates, hunger organizations, tax groups and retailers called on the next Administration ...
Nov 17, 2008 FSIS Issues Directive on Foodborne Illness Investigations
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 8080.3, which instructs personnel from FSIS, Office of Public Health Science on the procedures ...
Nov 17, 2008 FSIS Revises Directive on Recall of Meat and Poultry Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Directive 8080.1, Revision 5, which provides updated information ...
Nov 14, 2008 AMS Modifies Country-of-Origin Labeling Web Site
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently modified its Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) Program's Web site ...
Nov 13, 2008 FSIS Issues Directive Regarding Operations Occurring Outside Approved Hours
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published Directive 12700.1 ...
Nov 13, 2008 American Meat Institute Foundation Adds Six New Videos to `Ask the Meat Science Guy' Consumer Education Series
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) has added six new videos to its "Ask the Meat Science Guy" consumer education video series. AMIF unveiled the videos ...
Nov 7, 2008 FSIS Issues Notice Clarifying Scheduling of Food Safety Assessments
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued notice 78-08, which clarifies when District Office (DO) personnel are to schedule ...
Nov 7, 2008 FSIS Issues New Instructions for Multiple Follow-up Sampling Following Positive E. coli O157:H7 Result
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued new instructions (Notice 79-08) for multiple follow-up samples ...
Nov 7, 2008 FSIS Issues Notice to Begin Routine Sampling of Raw Ground Beef Components
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued Notice 80-08, which informs program personnel that they are to begin ...
Nov 5, 2008 California Voters Approve Proposition 2
A proposal that would ban modern housing systems for egg-laying hens, veal calves and gestating sows by 2015 was approved Tuesday by California voters.
Oct 31, 2008 FSIS Issues Notice on Movement of Product Between Custom Exempt Facilities
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued Notice 76-08, which explains the conditions under which custom exempt products can be transported between custom exempt facilities. The notice also reiterates policies related to specified risk materials (SRMs) as defined in 9 CFR 310.22(a).
Oct 31, 2008 FSIS Issues Instructions for Verification Sampling Programs for E. coli 0157:H7 in Raw Beef Products
In response to questions that have arisen concerning FSIS Notices 17-07 and 18-07, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is providing new guidance to inspection program personnel on collecting samples of beef manufacturing trimmings and other raw ground beef and patty components for...
Oct 28, 2008 Meat Industry Illness and Injury Incidence Rates at Lowest Level Recorded, New Data Show
Meat industry injury and illness incidence rates now stand at the lowest level ever recorded, according to data recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering 2007 annual safety results. Overall, the meat industry's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
Oct 28, 2008 FSIS Adds Checklist on E. coli O157:H7 Control to Directive 10,010.1
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service will move an important checklist on E. coli O157:H7 control in beef operations currently contained in Notice 65-07 into Directive 10,010.01, Microbiological Testing Program for Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Raw Ground Beef Products and Raw Ground Beef...
Oct 28, 2008 Department of Homeland Security Publishes No-Match Supplemental Final Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today published in the Federal Register a supplemental final rule, Safe Harbor Procedures for Employers who receive a No-Match Letter. 73 Fed. Reg. 63843).
Oct 27, 2008 Study: Consumers Willing to Spend More on Premium Meats
Though consumers are spending less on dining out, foodservice consultants at Technomic say that many are willing to spend more on "higher quality" menu items if they include premium ingredients.