Ag in the News

04/05/2010

National and International

Listeria fears prompt Easter ham recall
Even as millions of Americans gathered around a traditional table of baked ham on Easter Sunday, listeria concerns spurred the Food Safety and Inspection Service to recall approximately 100 pounds of ham products from store shelves in the Twin Cites area. MORE!

FSIS issues new N60 sampling instructions
The Food Safety and Inspection Service on Friday issued new N60 sampling instructions, as well as instructions for sampling ammoniated beef products and instructions for sampling bench trim. MORE!

IDDBA program reimburses retailers for food safety certification
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association announced that it offers a Food Safety Certification Reimbursement Program (FSCRP) to promote food safety certification for retail dairy, deli and bakery department employees. MORE!

AMI animal handling guidelines get PAACO accreditation
The American Meat Institute Foundation Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide 2010 Edition have been accredited by the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization Inc. MORE!

What’s the payoff for socially responsible companies?
Social responsibility remains a high priority for consumers regardless of the recession, according to the second annual Corporate Social Responsibility Perceptions Survey, conducted by research-based consultancy Penn Schoen Berland in partnership with brand consulting firm Landor Associates and strategic communications firm Burson-Marsteller. MORE!