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FDA Issues Consumer Alert on Contaminated Pet Food
Q&A Regarding Food Allergens, Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004
Tolerance and/or safe levels of animal drug residues in milk
Pesticide petition: residues of Listeria specific bacteriophages
FDA Proposes New Guidance to Further Reduce Children's Risk From Lead Exposure in Certain Candy
Lead in Candy Likely To Be Consumed Frequently by Small Children: Recommended Maximum Level
Voluntary HACCP Manuals for Operators and Regulators of Retail and Food Service Establishments
FDA to Require Food Manufacturers to List Food Allergens
Availability of the Technical Service Center's Questions and Answers (Q&As) Web Page
FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Drinking Raw Milk
Summary Report: FDA Security Surveillance Assignment (FSSA); October - November 2004
FSIS Updates New Technologies Website
Q&A Regarding Food Allergens, including the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act
USDA Offers Food Safety Recommendations for Holiday Gatherings
Statement by Ag Secretary Regarding the Opening of the Japanese Market to U.S. Beef
Statement by the FDA on the Opening of the Japanese Market to U.S. Beef
USDA Amends Regulations Governing Importation of Whole Cuts of Boneless Beef From Japan
Food Allergen Labeling And Consumer Protection Act of 2004 Questions and Answers
Gulf States, Feds Report on Seafood
PRODUCTION INFORMATION ON POST-LETHALITY EXPOSED RTE PRODUCTS
Nucleic Acid Based In Vitro Diagnostic Devices for Detection of Microbial Pathogens
Production Information on Post-Lethality Exposed Ready-To-Eat (RTE) Products
FSIS Makes Key Personnel Appointments
Questions and Answers on Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") and Food Safety
BSE; minimal-risk regions and importation of commodities
Allergens -- Voluntary Labeling Statements
Guidance for Industry: Guidance for Records Access Authority Provided in Title III
Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Vitamin D3
USDA Offers Food Safety Advice For Your Thanksgiving Meal | En Español
Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism
FDA Collection and Analysis of Food for Perchlorate - High Priority - DFP #05-09
Questions and Answers Related to Ingredients of Public Health Concern
Nationwide Raw Ground Beef Component Microbiological Baseline Date Collection Program - Update
Meeting To Discuss Possible Changes to the Regulatory Jurisdiction of Certain Food Products Containing Meat and Poultry
FSIS Conference: Reaching At-Risk Audiences and Today's Other Food Safety Challenges
Letter to California Firms that Grow, Pack, Process, or Ship Fresh and Fresh-cut Lettuce
Restaurants and Grocers Reopening After Hurricanes and Flooding
Food Safety for Consumers Returning Home After a Hurricane and/or Flooding
Current FDA Activities Related to the Listeria monocytogenes Action Plan
USDA and HHS Agencies Work Together to Examine the Jurisdiction of Certain Food Categories | PDF
Meeting Announcement
Meeting Registration
Federal Register Notice
Meeting To Discuss Possible Changes to the Regulatory Jurisdiction of Certain Food Products
Food CGMP Modernization - A Focus On Food Safety
FSIS Announces Quick and Efficient Method Of Detecting E. coli O157:H7
Safe drinking water act determination
FDA Notice Re: Decontamination of Food Transport Vehicles
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to Hold Public Meeting
Keeping Food Safe During Severe Weather Emergencies
FDA to meet on BSE status in U.S.
2005 Food Safety Survey
Food Contact Substances Notification
Consumer Alert: Hurricane Wilma: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency | En Español PDF
Verification Activities in Canning Operations that Choose to Follow the Canning Regulations
Cheeses and Related Cheese Products; Proposal to Permit the Use of Ultrafiltered Milk
FSIS To Post Information On New Technologies On Its Web Site
Inventory of Notifications Received for Exemptions from Food Allergen Labeling
Upcoming Food Defense Webcasts
Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat and Poultry Products
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
Inventory of Notifications Received under 21 U.S.C. 343(w)(7) for Exemptions from Food Allergen Labeling
USDA Announces Second "Food Safety Mobile" To Assist With Hurricane Relief Efforts
Have a question about food safety? Ask Karen
2005 USDA Food Safety Planner
Verification activities regarding carcasses or parts containing specified risk materials
A Notice from the FDA to Food Products Industry on Decontamination of Transport Vehicles
FDA's Evaluation of the Seafood HACCP Program for Fiscal Years 2002/2003
Meat and Poultry Hazards and Controls Guide
Substances Prohibited From Use in Animal Food or Feed
Finding of No Significant Impact
Environmental Assessment
Economic Impacts of Proposed Regulatory Changes
Economic Impacts of Alternative Changes to the FDA Regulation
Guidance for Industry: Q&A Regarding Food Allergens, including Legislation
FSIS/FDA Guidelines for Establishments Affected by Natural or Other Disasters
Tropical Storm Tammy: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency | En Español
Verification Activities at Establishments re: Cattle Carcasses or Parts that Contain SRMs
EIAO Responsibilities Related to Recalls and Consumer Complaints
FDA Proposes Additional ''Mad Cow'' Safeguards
Food Safety Contacts in Areas Affected by Hurricanes and Tropical Storms | En Español
Registration of Food Facilities Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism
APHIS Sampling of Apparently Healthy Adult Cattle for the Enhanced Surveillance Program for BSE
Enforcement, Investigations, and Analysis Officer (EIAO) Comprehensive Food Safety Assessment Methodology
FSIS Issues EIAO Directive
FSIS Issues Notice on Sampling of Healthy Cattle for Enhanced BSE Surveillance Progr
FSIS Publishes Notice for BSE Testing of “Apparently Healthy” Adult Cattle
Food Safety Educator
Strategic Partnership Program Agroterrorism (SPPA) Initiative Questions and Answers
DHHS and DHS Issue Bioterrorism Act Food Facilities Registration Final Rule
Federal Register Notice
Letter to State Regulatory Agencies and Firms That Produce Juice and Cider
National Food Safety Education Month
2005 Food Code Updates Food Safety Guidelines
2005 Food Code
Questions and Answers
JOHANNS AWARDS MORE THAN $12 MILLION IN FOOD SAFETY GRANTS
Transcript of Public Meeting on Gluten-Free Food Labeling; August 19, 2005
Errata Sheet for Transcript
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria For Foods
Meeting Agenda
Tropical Storm Rita: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency | En Español PDF
Verification Instructions for the SRM Amendment Regarding Beef Small Intestines
SRM Guidance Material
Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food
Disposal of Contaminated Food
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods to Hold Public Meeting
Q & A Re: the Final Rule on Establishment and Maintenance of Records; Availability
Seafood Availability and Safety
Questions and Answers Regarding Establishment and Maintenance of Records
Food Safety: Power Outages & Flooding | PDF | En Español PDF
Public Meeting on the Food Safety Institute of the Americas
FDA Offers Valuable Food Safety Information for Hurricane Aftermath | Spanish
Tropical Storm Ophelia: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for Human Food and Requirements for
FSIS To Allow Use Of Small Intestine From U.S. And Eligible Countries
Food Safety Institute Of The Americas To Hold Public Meeting
FDA Amends Interim Final Rule "Use of Materials Derived from Cattle in Human Food and Cosmetics"
Use of Materials Derived From Cattle in Human Food and Cosmetics
USDA's Hurricane Katrina Aftermath Information Updated
USDA, Red Cross, et al. Partner To Provide Shelter For Hurricane Katrina Survivors
USDA Assists With Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
FDA Amends Interim Final Rule "Use of Materials Derived from Cattle in Human Food and Cosmetics"
FDA Action Plan for Furan in Food
Questions and Answers Regarding Establishment and Maintenance of Records
Bryce Quick Named FSIS Deputy Administrator
Educational Workshops on Current Good Manufacturing Practices; Public Workshops
FDA, USDA Report Results of BSE Investigation
FDA Dallas District Investigation of BSE Event in Texas 2005
USDA and FDA - Investigation Results of Texas Cow That Tested Positive for BSE
Texas BSE Investigation—Final Epidemiology Report— August 2005 (PDF)
Transcript Of Technical Briefing Update On National Animal ID and BSE Investigation
FDA Offers Valuable Food Safety Information for Hurricane Katrina Aftermath
Hurricane Katrina Aftermath: Keeping Food Safe During Flooding and Power Outages
Policy on Use of Results from Third Party Laboratories
FDA Notifies Processors of Fancy Whole Basil Due to Possible Health Risk
Tropical Storm Katrina: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency | En Español
Food Safety for Moms-to-Be
Food Safety 101: USDA Offers Food Safety Tips For College Students
Meeting on Pre-Harvest Control of Salmonella
Infant Formula Recall Regulations
CFSAN 2005 Program Priorities - Accomplishments through June 2005
Advances in Pre-Harvest Reduction of Salmonella in Poultry
Importation of Whole Cuts of Boneless Beef From Japan
Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food
Turtles Intrastate and Interstate Requirements
Notice of Public Meetings on Specific Food and Drug Administration Issues
Bulletin to the Food Industry Regarding Cake Batter Ice Cream™ and Similar Products
Regulatory Flexibility Act Review of the Pathogen Reduction/HACCP Systems Final Rule
Regulatory Flexibility Act Review of the Pathogen Reduction/HACCP Systems Final Rule - PDF
FSIS Seeking Comments on Financial Impact of HACCP on Small and Very Small Plants
Oaks Mission School to Host Food Safety Education and Recruitment Day
Religious Exemption for the Slaughter and Processing of Poultry
Public Meeting to Discuss Agenda Items for the Codex Task Force on Foods Derived From Biotechnology
Procedures to Implement the Consumer Complaint Monitoring system (CCMS)
Statement by John Clifford Regarding Negative Test Results for BSE
FDA-Recommended Seizure Carried Out by United States Marshals Under Court Order
Establishment and Maintenance of Records Implementing Section 306 of the Bioterrorism Act
The Philippines Lifts Ban On U.S. Beef And Beef Products
FSIS to Host Public Meeting on Advances in Pre-Harvest Reduction of Salmonella in Poultry
Extension of Effective Date for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) FSIS Notice
Progress Report on Salmonella Testing of Raw Meat and Poultry Products, 1998-2003
Public Meeting on Advances in Pre-Harvest Reduction of Salmonella in Poultry
Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Adulteration: An Introductory Training Session
Homeland Security Response: FOOD DEFENSE VERIFICATION PROCEDURES
Notice of Request for a New Information Collection (Voluntary Recalls of Meat and Poultry)
Enrofloxacin for Poultry; Final Decision on Withdrawal
FDA Announces Final Decision About Veterinary Medicine
Johanns Announces Appointment of Masters As Administrator of FSIS
Transcript of Briefing With Dr. John Clifford, APHIS, Regarding Non-Definitive BSE Test Results
Statement by John Clifford APHIS Regarding Non-Definitive BSE Test Results
FDA Joins Other Feds, States, Private Industry to Protect Against Agroterrorism
USDA, FDA, DHS and FBI Join States And Private Industry To Protect Nation's Food
Allergen Labeling of Food Products Consumer Preference Survey and Experimental Study
CHANGE TRANSMITTAL SHEET Recall of Meat and Poultry Products
Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Tomato Lycopene Extract and Concentrate
Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments
VERIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AN ESTABLISHMENT'S CONTROLS
Draft Voluntary HACCP Manuals for Operators and Regulators of Retail and Food Service
Managing Food Safety: A Manual for the Voluntary Use of HACCP Principles for Operators
Managing Food Safety: A Regulator's Manual For Applying HACCP Principles to Risk-based
Public Health Impact of Pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Raw Oysters; Risk Assessment
Public Health Impact of Pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Raw Oysters: Public Meeting
Quantitative Risk Assessment on the Public Health Impact of Pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Federal Register Notice of Availability
USDA CONSUMER ALERT: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
Food Labeling; Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods; Public Meeting; Request for Comments
Chile Opens Borders To U.S. Beef
NATIONWIDE RAW GROUND BEEF COMPONENT MICROBIOLOGICAL BASELINE
Implementation: BSE; Minimal-Risk Regions and Importation of Commodities from Canada
Website Expands Agricultural Research Info "En Español"
Food Labeling; Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods; Public Meeting; Request for Comments
Registration for Public Meeting on Gluten-Free Labeling on August 19, 2005
Johanns Announces Next Steps For Importing Canadian Cattle
Statement By Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns On Ninth Circuit Court Ruling
Canning Establishment Regs: Acidified Foods and Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods
Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Contaminants in Fish and Shellfish
Public Meeting: 2005 Sprout Safety - Transcript of Proceedings (May 17, 2005)
Food Advisory Committee asked to evaluate the CFSAN Threshold Working Group Report
Verification Guidance Regarding Ingredients Associated with Food Allergies
Food-Safe Schools Action Guide
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
USDA CONSUMER ALERT: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods to Hold Public Meeting
Statement Regarding Confirmation of Raymond as Under Secretary of Ag for Food Safety
Ruminant Feed Ban Support Project; Availability of Cooperative Agreements
New USDA-FSIS Search Engine Launched
RH and Time/Temp for Cooking/Heating for Production of RTE Meat and Poultry Products
Determining Whether a Poultry Operation Is Exempted From Inspection Requirements
Safety of Antimicrobial New Animal Drugs With Regard to Their Microbiological Effects
Commonly Asked Questions About BSE in Products Regulated by FDA's CFSAN
Statement by USDA Chief Veterinarian John Clifford Regarding the BSE Investigation
Fact Sheet: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) EPI Report - PDF
Webcast Audio: U.S. Agriculture Officials Provide Update On BSE Investigation
Transcript of U.S. Agriculture Officials Provide Update On BSE Epidemiological Investigation
FDA/USDA Safety Measures Kept BSE-Positive Cow Out of Food Supply
RESPONSIBILITIES IN DUAL JURISDICTION ESTABLISHMENTS
USDA Announces BSE Test Results And New BSE Confirmatory Testing Protocol
Statement from FDA on the Safety of Animal Cloning in the Food Supply
Food Safety Tips for a Safe and Healthy 4^th of July
Revised Guidance: Safety Of Drugs Used In Food-Producing Animals
Update on Feed Enforcement Activities to Limit the Spread of BSE
General Principles for Evaluating the Safety of Compounds Used in Food-Producing Animals
Letter to Health Care Professionals Regarding the Risk of Vibrio vulnificus Septicemia
"Is It Done Yet?" Only Your Food Thermometer Knows for Sure
WATER REUSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING 9 CFR 416.2(g)
Water Reuse Questions and Answers
Food Standards; General Principles and Food Standards Modernization
Food Security Workshops Continue
Microbiological Results of Raw Ground Beef Products Analyzed for E. coli O157:H7
Treatments for fruits and vegetables: Correction
Approaches to Establish Thresholds for Major Food Allergens and for Gluten in Food
Termination of Designation of the State of North Dakota with Respect to the Inspection
Statement By Dr. John Clifford Regarding Further Analysis Of BSE Test Results
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Regarding the Sample Sent to Weybridge
Dioxin Analysis Results/Exposure Estimates
Exploratory Data on Acrylamide in Food - Total Diet Study Results
Exploratory Data on Acrylamide in Food
Approaches to Establish Thresholds for Major Food Allergens and for Gluten in Food
School food safety inspections
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease--Nationwide Education and Communication
Treatments for fruits and vegetables
USDA CONSUMER ALERT: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
En Español
Statement By Dr. John Clifford Regarding Further Analysis Of BSE Inconclusive Test Results
Beverages: Bottled Water
Recorded Webcast: Opening Remarks as Prepared - Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns
Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production; Extension of Comment Period
FSIS Extends Effective Date for BSE Surveillance Notices
Request; Food Contact Substances Notification System
Codex Seeks Comments On Sanitary And Phytosanitary Int'l Standard-Setting Activities
Constituent Update: Jun 3, 2005
Lebanon Reopens Market For U.S. Beef Products
Codex Alimentarius Commission: 28th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Public meeting to discuss U.S. positions for the 28th Codex session in Rome
Public Meeting: Safety of NA beef and economic effect of BSE on US beef industry
Availability of Question and Answer Documents
Reassessment of HACCP Plans To Address Mechanically Tenderized Beef Products
IKE Scenario 01-05: Establishment Notification Prior to Sampling Ready-to-Eat Product
Food Security Workshops - Registration Underway
Reassessment of HACCP Plans To Address Mechanically Tenderized Beef Products
Market Integration of the North American Animal Products Complex
Outdoor Eating Food Safety Tips
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
Public Meeting To Discuss U.S. Positions For The 28th Codex Session In Rome
International Standard-Setting Activities
International Standard-Setting Activities (PDF)
Statement By Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Regarding The OIE's Adoption Of Changes
HACCP Plan Reassessment for Mechanically Tenderized Beef Products
USDA Names Members To National Advisory Committee On Microbiological Criteria For Foods
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to Hold Public Meeting
Johanns Names Members To National Advisory Committee On Meat And Poultry Inspection
Food Safety and Security Monitoring Project; Availability of Cooperative Agreements
Comment Request; 2005 Food Safety Survey
USDA Closes Border To Cattle From Durango, Mexico
Federal Food Safety Regulatory System
Food Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
Channels of Trade Policy for Commodities With Residues of Pesticide Chemicals
Docket No. 95-051P, Food Standards; General Principles and Food Standards Modernization
Food Standards; General Principles and Food Standards Modernization
Program Priorities in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Guidance for Industry: Channels of Trade Policy for Commodities With Pesticide Residues
Get the Lowdown on Chill for Food Safety: "Keep it Cool" - That's the Rule
FSIS Notice 31-05, Instructions for Completing a Non-routine Report
Guidance for Industry for Commodities With Residues of Pesticide Chemicals
USDA and HHS Propose to Modernize Principles for Food Standards of Identity
USDA and HHS Propose To Modernize Principles for Food Standards of Identity
USDA Announces BSE Roundtable Discussion
Audio of Webcast: Ag Secretary Mike Johanns Holds Teleconference Regarding BSE
FSIS Notice 30-05
Q & A's (PDF only) for E. coli Testing Directives Available From FSIS
Establishment and Maintenance of Records for Foods; Notice of Public Meetings
Reporting Foreign Suppliers of Raw Ground Beef Found E. Coli O157:H7 Positive
Domestic Outreach Grassroot Meetings "Ensuring Compliance . . . Bioterrorism Act"
Federal Register Notice
Oman Reopens Market For U.S. Beef Products
Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production
USDA Issues Two Biotechnology Reports
View the Biotechnology Reports
Survey and Experimental Study on Allergen Labeling of Food Products
Register Now for Food Security Workshops
Food Security Workshops - Registration Underway
FSIS Notice 25-05 - Use of Microbial Pathogen Computer Modeling in HACCP Plans
FDA Proposes In-Lid Labeling for Eggs
Food Labeling: Safe Handling Statements: Labeling of Shell Eggs
Consumer Complaint Monitoring System and the Food Safety Mobile Questionnaire
Transcript: International Symposium on Agro-Terrorism Kansas City, Missouri - May 3, 2005
Consent Decree Filed in Tissue Residue Case at Alvin Souza Dairy
Risk Assessment of Public Health Impact From Foodborne L monocytogenes in Smoked Finfish
Food Safety Task Force Conference Announcement : New Request for Applications Funding Opportunity
Margaret O'K. Glavin Succeeds John M. Taylor III as Assoc. Commissioner for Reg. Affairs
Threshold of Regulation For Substances Used in Food-Contact Articles
FDA Statement on Bt 10 Corn
EPA Statement on Bt 10 Corn
Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Neotame
Consumer Complaint Monitoring System and the Food Safety Mobile Questionnaire
Industry Self-Assessment Checklist for Food Security
HOMELAND SECURITY THREAT CONDITION RESPONSE -FOOD SECURITY
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Rapid Determination of Perchlorate Anion in Foods by Ion Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Sprout Safety Public Meeting
Federal Register Notice of Meeting: Sprout Safety
Pre-registration for Sprout Safety Meeting
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For MN and MI Salmonella Cases Linked to Frozen Chicken Entrees
Notice of Funding Opportunities with FSIS for Food Safety Cooperative Agreements
FSIS Invites Proposals For 2005 Cooperative Agreements
Technical Experts Travel To Japan And Korea To Facilitate Resumption Of U.S. Beef Exports
Filing of Food Additive Petition
Guidance for Industry: A Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide
Food Security Workshops
Model Food Security Plan for Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities
Model Food Security Plan for Egg Processing Facilities
Model Food Security Plan for Meat and Slaughter Facilities
Model Food Security Plan for Import Establishments
Exemption for Retail Store Operations
FSIS Issues a Notice of Adjusted Dollar Limitations for Retail Store Operation Exemptions
Foodborne Illnesses Continue Downward Trend: 2010 Health Goals For E. coli 0157 Reached
Johanns Announces Model Food Security Plans For Federal Establishments
FSIS Directive: Irradiation of Meat and Poultry Products
Upcoming Events
Statement Regarding CDC Foodborne Illness Data by Dr. Merle Pierson
Foodborne Illnesses Continue Downward Trend: 2010 Health Goals For E. coli 0157 Reached
Preliminary FoodNet Data on the Incidence of Infection with Pathogens Transmitted
Termination of Designation of the State of North Dakota With Respect to the Inspection of Poultry Products
POULTRY CHILLING REQUIREMENTS FOR RTC EVISCERATED PRODUCTS
Guidance for Industry: Entry Types and Entry Identifiers - Prior Notice of Imported Food
Food Canning Establishment Regulations for Foods in Hermetically Sealed Containers
Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat and Poultry Products
BSE minimal-risk regions and importation; no significant impact and affirmation of final rule
What You Need to Know About Administrative Detention of Foods
FDA Asking for Public Comment on Food Label Changes
A Harmonized Approach to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Risk Mitigation
Canada, Mexico And United States Release Harmonized North American BSE Strategy
Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration; Notice of Meeting
Joint Statement by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the USDA
What You Need to Know About Establishment and Maintenance of Records
What You Need to Know About Administrative Detention of Foods
Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption
2004 FDA Accomplishments
Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food; Correction
Public Meeting to Discuss Draft U.S. Responses for Task Force on Foods Derived Through Biotechnology
FDA's Analytical Methods for Testing of Products Believed to Contain Ephedrine Alkaloids
Meeting: Risk Assessments of Salmonella and of Clostridium perfringens in RTE Products
CLARIFICATION FOR FSIS DIRECTIVE 5420.1, REVISION 1 HOMELAND SECURITY
Food Ingredients & Colors
Homeland Security Threat Condition Response – Food Security Verification Procedures
Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe: Menhaden Oil
Request for Nominations for Nonvoting Members: Food Advisory Committee
Egypt Lifts Ban On U.S. Beef Products
Dairy Grade A Voluntary HACCP
USDA Gives Hard Boiled Tips for Easter and Passover Food Safety
Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals
Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Adulteration: An Introductory Training Session
Johanns Announces Expansion of BSE Research Program and Research Initiative to Improve Food Safety
U.S. Government Requests Appeal In Minimal-Risk Rule Case
GAO criticizes FDA on feed ban
FDA Issues Health Advisory About Certain Soft Cheese Made From Raw Milk
33rd Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling
22nd Session of the Codex Committee on General Principles
FSIS Announces a Public Meeting to Discuss Salmonella and C. perfringens Risk Assessments
Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations
Responses to Questions about Codex and Dietary Supplements
BSE; Minimal-Risk Regions and Importation of Commodities; Partial Delay of Applicability
Methylmercury in Fish - Summary of Key Findings from Focus Groups
FSIS Notice 17-05, Certification of Inedible Animal Products
Assessment of the Public Health Impact from Foodborne L. monocytogenes in Smoked Finfish
Revised Guide Regarding Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security
FDA Assesses New Report on Acrylamide
FSIS: Time-Temperature Tables for Cooking RTE Poultry Products
Statement of Administration Policy - S.J. Res. 4
Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance 2003 Revision
Compliance Policy Guide - Guidance for FDA and CBP Staff: Prior Notice of Imported Food
Revised Compliance Policy Guide Regarding Prior Notice of Imported Food
Raw Ground Beef Products Analyzed for E. coli O157:H7, Calendar Year 2005
Raw Ground Beef Products Analyzed for E. coli O157:H7, Calendar Year 2004
Microbiological Results of Raw Ground Beef Products Analyzed for E. coli O157:H7
Importation of Canadian Cattle, Sheep, and Goats Into the United States
Food Safety: Experiences of Seven Countries in Consolidating Their Food Safety Systems
Illegal Dietary Supplements Seized
FSIS Ground Beef Sampling Shows Substantial E. coli O157:H7 Decline In 2004
FSIS Notice 15-05, Importation of Canadian Cattle, Sheep, and Goats into the United States
USDA Releases Technical Assessment On The Implementation Of The Canadian Feed Ban
Meat and Poultry Inspection Seminars for International Government Officials
Establishment and Maintenance of Records Under the Public Health Security
Implementation: BSE Minimal Risk and Importation of Commodities from Canada
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
FSIS Notice 12-05, Documentation of Humane Handling Activities
Inspector General: APHIS Oversight of the Importation of Beef Products from Canada
Generic E. coli and Salmonella Baseline Results; Additional Baseline Data
Generic E. coli and Salmonella Baseline Results (pdf)
Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Acacia
Kerry Inc.; Withdrawal of Generally Recognized as Safe Affirmation Petition
Food Security Guidelines Available
Codex ad hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Foods Derived From Biotechnology
Meeting to Discuss Proposals for the Task Force on Foods Derived Through Biotechnology
FSIS Establishes Food Emergency Response Network Division
Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption
USDA Export Verification (EV) Program (Beef, Bovine, and Ovine)
Final Guidance for Industry on Studies to Evaluate the Safety of Residues of Veterinary
Transcript Of Press Gaggle With Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns - Washington, DC
Joint Statement by Secretary Mike Johanns and Minister Andrew Mitchell
Statement By Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns
USDA Offers Dating Guidance for Valentine's Day: Out with the Old, In With the New
Statement By Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Regarding Japanese Expert Panel Meeting
FDA Proposes $1.9 Billion Budget to Expand Food Defense Effort
Safety of residues of veterinary drugs in human food
U of Ark/FDA food labeling; public workshop
Food Canning Establishment Registration, Process Filing, and Recordkeeping
Risk-Based Safety Program for the Manufacture and Distribution of Animal Feeds
Conference Grants to Support State Food Safety Task Force Meetings
BSE; minimal-risk regions and importation of commodities
26th Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling
Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling
Proposed Collection; comment Request; Infant Formula Recall Regulation
Twenty Seventh Session of the Codex Committee on Fish and Fishery Products
FSIS Policy on Delinquent Payments for Voluntary Reimbursable Inspection Services
Public Meeting to Address Codex Meeting on Fish and Fishery Products
INDUSTRY SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR FOOD SECURITY
Self-Assessment Checklist for Food Security
Thirty-Seventh Session of the Codex Committee on Food Additives
Registration of Food Facilities Compliance Information
CFSAN Announces its New Office of Food Safety Defense, and Outreach
Allergen Labeling of Food Products Consumer Preference Survey and Experimental Study
Responsibilities Related to Foreign Animal Diseases (FADs) and Reportable Conditions
Codex Committees Public Meetings
Transcript of Tele-news Conference With Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns
Transcript of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns' Remarks to USDA Employees
PERFORMANCE BASED INSPECTION SYSTEM (PBIS) VERSION 5.1
eADRS DATA ENTRY FOR THE BSE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM
CFSAN 2004 Program Priorities Report Card
BSE; minimal risk regions and importation of commodities; availability
FDA Science Forum - FDA Science: Advancing Public Health through Innovative Science
Johanns Assumes Post at USDA
Electronic Animal Disposition Reporting System Data Entry for the BSE Surveillance
CFSAN Announces its New Office of Food Safety, Defense, and Outreach
Small & Very Small Plant Outreach
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
Codex Alimentarius Commission: 37th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene
Ann M. Veneman's Farewell Address to USDA Employees - January 19, 2005
Pilot Program on Isolates
CFSAN 2004 Program Priorities Report Card
Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on Food Hygiene
PERFORMANCE BASED INSPECTION SYSTEM (PBIS) VERSION 5.1
Public Meeting to Address Codex Committee on Meat Hygiene
Overview of Bioterrorism Act Establishment and Maintenance of Records Final Rule
Statement By Dr. Ron DeHaven, Administrator, APHIS - January 11, 2005
Availability of Updates of the Generic HACCP Model for Treated, Shelf Stable Meat
Listeria monocytogenes Risk-Based Verification Testing Program - Phase 1
Q&A on the FDA Report on the Occurrence of Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Seizure of Food Products Due to Presence of Insect Infestation
Evaluating the Safety of New Animal Drugs With Regard to Their Microbiological Effects
Growing Sprouts in Retail Food Establishments CFP Issues 02-III-01 and 04-III-012
Statement By Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman Regarding the National Response Plan
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM and INCIDENT COMMAND
USDA Releases Rule To Establish Minimal-Risk Regions For BSE
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Minimal-Risk Regions and Importation of Commodities
Comment Request; Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food
BSE; Minimal-risk regions and importation of commodities
BSE; Minimal risk regions and importation of commodities; environmental assessment
Dr. Merle Pierson: Interim final rule on the control of Listeria monocytogenes
33rd Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling
LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES RISK-BASED VERIFICATION TESTING PROGRAM
Inspection Program for the Certification of Live and Perishable Fish and Fishery Products
Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption
FSIS Issues Notice For HACCP Reassessments At Plants That Slaughter Young Cattle
HACCP Reassessment for Slaughterers of Young Calves
New Year's Resolutions to Keep You Safe USDA Checklist for Cooks and Consumers
BSE Information & Resources: Latest news from USDA-APHIS
Statement by Ron DeHaven, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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