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Meat and Poultry Inspection Seminars for International Government Officials
The agency will host the second of three meat and poultry inspection seminars for international officials from Aug. 10 to 21.
The seminars will familiarize international government officials with U.S. inspection regulations and procedures used by USDA to ensure the nation's meat, poultry and processed egg products are safe, wholesome and properly labeled.
Seminars will cover issues from farm to table, including the hazard analysis and critical control point/ pathogen reduction (HACCP/PR) rule, animal production, import and export procedures and the roles of the FDA and state and local inspection agencies.
The session, to be held at the River Inn Training Facility in Washington, D.C., will focus on verification and enforcement of HACCP/PR regulations.
For more information, visit http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_ Events/
2009_Meat_&_Poultry_ Inspection_Seminars/index.asp.
FSIS to Cohost Conference on Prevention of E. coli O157:H7
FSIS' Office of Outreach, Employee Education and Training is partnering with the North American Meat Processors Association to host a conference on the prevention of E. coli O157:H7 on Aug. 18 and 19 in Chicago.
The conference will bring together experts from academia, government and industry to discuss ways to control E. coli O157: H7. Discussions will include information for producers of ground, blade-tenderized, marinated and injected products in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
For more information about the conference, go to http://www.namp.com/images/
namp/2009newformatEColi_Update.pdf.
Register for Web Outreach Seminars, Part 2 on Aug. 19
To promote a uniform understanding of FSIS regulations, the agency launched a six-part series of Web outreach seminars as a resource to plant owners and operators - especially those of small and very small plants.
The agency will host the second seminar, Using In-Plant Records to Improve Establishments' Food Safety Systems, on Aug. 19.
This Web seminar will focus on monitoring an active data analysis system to recognize trends that could indicate a change in food safety or risk.
Three 90-minute sessions will be offered via net conferencing at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. (all ET) to accommodate plant owners and operators nationwide.
To register for this seminar, go to
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/
Regulatory_Web_Seminars/index.asp.
E-mail questions about upcoming outreach seminars to FSIS.Seminars@fsis.usda.gov.
Get Answers at AskFSIS
AskFSIS is searchable by visitors and designed to help answer policy-related questions on topics such as exporting, labeling, inspection, programs and procedures. Visit http://askfsis.custhelp.com to find the answers to your questions.
Recently posted questions and answers:
Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness During Severe Weather
Severe weather events can mean power outages, floods and other problems that can affect the safety of food. Knowing what to do before and after a weather event can help you reduce your risk of illness.
FSIS offers tips to keep food safe, even when the weather isn't. Check them out at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/
Preparing_for_Weather_Emergency/index.asp.
Learn about other basic food safety principles by visiting FSIS' fact sheets at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/index.asp.
FSIS Issues Directive
FSIS issues notices and directives to protect public health. The following policy update was recently issued:
Directive 5420.1, Rev. 6: Homeland Security Threat Condition Response, Food Defense Verification Procedures
All notices and directives are available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
Regulations_&_Policies/index.asp.
Export Requirement Updates
The Library of Export Requirements has been updated to reflect changes in export requirements for the following countries:
- European Union
- People's Republic of China
- Japan
Complete information can be found at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations_&_Policies/
Export_Information/index.asp.
Updates on FSIS Testing for E. coli O157:H7
Weekly updates for the agency's raw beef E. coli sampling program are posted to the FSIS Web site.
For comparative 2008 and 2009 results, go to http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
Science/Ground_Beef_E.Coli_Testing_Results/index.asp.
USDA to Host 2010 Food Safety Education Conference
USDA and NSF International are hosting the Food Safety Education Conference, Advancements in Food Safety:
Trends, Tools and Technologies, March 23-26, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta.
Food safety educators and other professionals worldwide will have the opportunity to discover the latest
advancements in food safety education, including trends, tools and technologies.
For more information, visit http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Atlanta2010.
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