Meat/Poultry

UK High Court Finds FSA Charged Meat Industry Unlawful Inspection Rates

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

According to the ruling, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) included certain costs in its meat controls hourly rate and enforcement rate that were outside the scope of permissible charges under the applicable official controls legislation.

How On-Farm Animal Well-Being Shapes Food Safety Outcomes

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

This article explores how animal well-being on farms directly impacts food safety outcomes and what veterinarians wish food processors knew (and vice versa) about the risks and safeguards.

Study is First to Analyze Trends in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Linked to Non-Dairy Fermented Products

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Notable pathogen–food commodity pairings emerged, including Clostridium botulinum and Alaskan traditional fermented meats and fish. The analysis was conducted by FDA and CDC researchers.

Elanco: Spring and Summer Pest Pressure—Smart Insecticide Strategies for Poultry Producers

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Dr. Alissa Welsher, Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety, about how preharvest poultry operations can get ahead of increasing insect activity seen in warmer months with robust integrated pest management (IPM) and insecticide solutions.

UK Food Standards Agency Reviews Farm-to-Fork Campylobacter Interventions for Chicken

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:12 -0400

Campylobacter is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the UK, most frequently linked to contaminated chicken. The UK Food Standards Agency conducted a scientific assessment to consider possible future actions for reducing foodborne campylobacteriosis.

Scientists Tackle Food Waste with More Accurate ‘Sell By’ Dates Based on Meat Microbial Activity

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Consumers often throw away meat that is still safe to eat based on the “sell by” date. Auburn University researchers are investigating methods to predict meat spoilage based on microbial activity, which would enable more accurate “sell by” dates.

Persistent, Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Strain is Growing Cause of Poultry Contamination, Human Infections

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Per CDC and USDA-FSIS data, in 2023, Salmonella Infantis strain REPJFX01 accounted for 97 percent of S. Infantis isolates and 21 percent of all Salmonella recovered from chicken carcasses. This rising trend is closely aligned with an increase in human salmonellosis infections linked to REPJFX01.

Developing a Future-Proof Food Safety Strategy for Meat and Poultry Products

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Meat and poultry do not have the luxury of a "set it and forget it" food safety strategy.

Poultry Industry Launches Pre-Competitive Food Safety Forum

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The Poultry Industry Food Safety Council (PIFSCo) will take an all-of-industry approach to identifying research priorities, sharing practical solutions, and promoting continuous food safety improvement.

UK FSA Estimates Chicken Meat Causes More than 80 Percent of Human Campylobacteriosis Cases

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:45:09 -0400

A national study led by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) found concerning increases in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among poultry-associated Campylobacter isolates. Source attribution modeling predicted that chicken meat is by far the most dominant source of human campylobacteriosis cases.

Novel Test Detects Bacteria in Milk with 98 Percent Accuracy Using AI, Sensor Technology

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:29:55 -0400

The low-cost approach enables simultaneous detection of multiple foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in a shorter timeframe than traditional detection methods, without requiring advanced technical training.

USDA-FSIS Investigated Seven Multistate Foodborne Illness Outbreaks in FY 2025

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:59:12 -0400

The agency has published a summary of foodborne illness outbreak investigations involving USDA-regulated products in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, alongside an after-action review of a fatal listeriosis outbreak linked to Yu Shang-brand ready-to-eat (RTE) meats that was solved in 2024.

Study Shows Drinking Water Quality Significantly Impacts Salmonella Vaccines for Poultry

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Elevated levels of certain metals and the presence of commonly used disinfectants were found to inactivate Salmonella vaccines administered to poultry via drinking water.

Foreign Material, Undeclared Allergens Caused Most USDA Food Recalls in 2025

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:30 -0500

A total of 42 recalls comprising 71,420,721 pounds (lbs.) of product were issued between January and December.

USDA-FSIS Proposes to Permanently Raise Line Speed Limits at Swine, Poultry Slaughter Establishments

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:42:24 -0500

Establishments operating under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS) would be allowed to determine their own line speeds, and New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) establishment line speeds would be raised.

Advancing Science-Based Approaches to Salmonella Control in Meat

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

This article examines shifting USDA regulatory expectations, evolving risk assessment tools, and realistic strategies to manage Salmonella as a true public health risk rather than solely a process control issue.

Australian National Survey Finds AMR Bacteria on Retail Meats is ‘Low-Risk’

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:31:38 -0500

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published the findings of a national survey of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne bacteria on raw beef, chicken, and pork meat at retail.

Texas A&M Researchers Work to Reduce Microbial Contamination Risks in Produce, Meat Production

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:33:52 -0500

Dr. Alejandro Castillo is looking closely at Listeria contamination in the Mexican–U.S. avocado supply chain. Dr. Matt Taylor is working to help meat and poultry producers validate the microbial safety of their products and ensure regulatory compliance.

EFSA Assesses Pathogen Growth in Frozen Meat Under Various Conditions

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:41:41 -0500

The scientific opinion was published to provide a scientific basis for possible amendments to existing requirements in EU legislation for food business operators on the freezing of meat.

USDA-FSIS Issues Revision to Safe Ingredients Directive for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:42:00 -0500

USDA-FSIS has issued updates to the list of substances that may be used in the production of meat, poultry, and egg products.

USDA-FSIS Describes Vision for Science-Based Approach to Reducing Salmonella in Poultry

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:11:39 -0500

At a January 14 public meeting on strategies to reduce Salmonella in poultry products, USDA-FSIS focused on the importance of tailored strategies, data-driven decisions, and considering the needs of small- and medium-sized establishments. Stakeholders shared their concerns and ideas.

Support for USDA-FSIS’ Withdrawn Regulatory Framework for Salmonella in Poultry Voiced at Meeting

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:19:06 -0500

At a public meeting on January 14 held by USDA-FSIS to discuss strategies for reducing salmonellosis attributable to poultry, a Consumer Reports food scientist argued for the agency to return to its now-withdrawn proposed regulatory framework for Salmonella in poultry.

Innodal’s Clean-Label Processing Aid for Listeria Receives Green Light from USDA

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:17:03 -0500

INNEO is a peptide-based antimicrobial processing aid. USDA’s No Objection Letter enables U.S. meat and poultry processors to use INNEO both as a surface treatment and directly within the food matrix of comminuted products.

Study Estimates that Foodborne Illnesses from Poultry Lead Australian Cost Burden

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:08:07 -0500

A new study estimates the annual cost of foodborne illness in Australia from six important pathogens to be $721 million AUD, with nearly half of this cost ($328 million AUD) attributed to poultry sources.

Researchers Say Hygienic Housing, Low-Stress Transport are Key to Mitigating E. coli Spread Among Cattle

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:23:55 -0500

University of Georgia researchers conducted a review to compile and communicate best practices for reducing the spread of foodborne pathogens among beef cattle herds prior to processing, with a focus on Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli.

USDA Opens Registration for Public Meeting on New Strategy for Reducing Salmonella in Poultry

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:33 -0500

Following the withdrawal of the previously proposed strategy for reducing Salmonella in poultry, USDA-FSIS will host a public meeting on January 14 to advance work on a new approach, facilitating a discussion on “practical strategies” that “reflect both public health goals and industry realities.”

FDA Grants $1M to University of Illinois Researchers for Retail Meat AMR Surveillance

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:57:52 -0500

The sampling and testing project will support the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) by identifying trends and emerging risks from drug-resistant foodborne bacteria. Findings will be used to create a model that can help predict and address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) mitigation strategies.

Food Safety Five Ep. 21: New Codex Standards, Advancements to Control Listeria and Salmonella

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:30:00 -0500

This episode of Food Safety Five discusses a farm-to-fork quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) for Listeria monocytogenes in cantaloupe, a study demonstrating the efficacy of antimicrobial peptides for reducing Salmonella in poultry, and the adoption of new international standards at the 48^th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

USDA Indefinitely Delays Enforcement of Salmonella as Adulterant in Raw Breaded, Stuffed Chicken

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:11:47 -0500

After withdrawing its previously proposed regulatory framework for Salmonella in raw poultry in April, USDA-FSIS is indefinitely delaying verification activities for Salmonella in not-ready-to-eat, breaded and stuffed chicken products, and is reconsidering its strategy to reduce Salmonella in poultry with an exploratory public meeting in January.

Canada Proposes Foods Derived From Cloned Cows, Pigs Should No Longer be Regulated as ‘Novel’

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:53:32 -0500

Health Canada has determined that foods derived from cloned cattle and swine are safe and should no longer be considered novel foods, and has proposed policy revisions that would regulate these foods in the same manner as their traditional counterparts.