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The Poultry Industry Food Safety Council breaks down best practices
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (849+ words) Representatives from across the poultry industry have formed the Poultry Industry Food Safety Council (PIFSCo) to develop practical solutions to common food safety challenges confronting the sector. Kim Rice, vice president of Food Safety and Quality at Rose Acre Farms…...
Ag secretary extends line speed waivers for pork, poultry plants
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (386+ words) WASHINGTON " Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on March 17 that the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) would allow waivers for pork and poultry facilities to maintain higher line speeds. The directive by Rollins instructed the Food Safety and Inspection Service…...
APHIS allows comments on indemnity program for HPAI
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (221+ words) The agency said strong biosecurity measures remain the most effective strategy for combating the virus. According to the rule, farmers would be required to pass a biosecurity audit before restocking poultry after an HPAI detection and before receiving indemnity payments....