Making sense of broiler-feed withdrawal – with the help of a few aphorisms
There might be a large body of scientific research about broiler feed withdrawal, but there are a few key points that are always worth remembering. Zoetis Senior Public Health Veterinarian […]
FSIS to host public meeting on the future of consumer food safety education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is holding a virtual public meeting on Oct. 6 to discuss the state of consumer food safety education, […]
Intelligent minds like Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos embrace the rule of awkward silence. You should too
Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos run two of the most valuable companies in the world. From the outside, they seem to exhibit very different personalities. But within their companies, both men […]
10 recipes to cook up this National Chicken Month
Winner, winner chicken dinner! In honor of September being National Chicken Month, NCC pulled together 10 chicken recipes to help celebrate. Plus, these meals will make sure you’re getting all […]
USDA FSIS: Safe and suitable ingredients used in the production of meat, poultry and egg products
This directive provides inspection program personnel (IPP) with the latest up-dates to the list of substances that may be used in the production of meat, poultry and egg products. As […]
Reports indicate Trump will deny RFS waivers
President Donald Trump has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to reject dozens of so-called “gap year” small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions intended to circumvent the 10th Circuit Court’s decision in […]
The 50/50 rule (How to retain and remember 90% of everything you learn)
Learning comes down to two things: repetition, and connecting new information to existing knowledge. The ultimate aim of learning is to apply what you learn when it matters. Information is […]
Statement regarding reopening of the Foster Farms Livingston poultry plant
Foster Farms, in compliance and with the approval of the Merced Department of Public Health (MCDPH), has reopened the Livingston poultry plant. The Livingston poultry plant is the largest facility […]
Treatment blend offers ‘exciting potential’ for Campylobacter control at processing
Blending two commonly used antibacterial treatments could help processing facilities take better control of Campylobacter and reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses, according to scientists. Researchers at Colorado State University […]
White Paper: Comfort & Convenience – Consumers Reach for It All
Even before the pandemic set in comfort foods were experiencing an upward trend. The pandemic has just accentuated demand. Comfort foods offer Americans a feeling of well-being and nostalgia during […]