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FSIS Posts Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory to Web Site
The Agency posted the meat, poultry and egg product inspection directory to FSIS' Web site. This directory lists
all FSIS establishments that produce meat, poultry and egg products regulated by FSIS pursuant to the Federal
Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act and the Egg Products Inspection Act.
To view this directory, visit FSIS' Web site at
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations/
Meat_Poultry_Egg_Inspection_Directory/
FSIS Updates Risk Assessment Web Page
FSIS' Risk Assessment Division (RAD) has modified the risk assessment Web page to include risk assessment models as
well as reports.
RAD develops and performs risk assessments of biological and chemical hazards in meat, poultry and egg products in
support of the agency's policy development activities. These risk assessments are used to evaluate intervention
strategies to reduce foodborne risks and to guide, support and enhance the agency's overall decision-making process,
risk-management policies, outreach efforts, data collection initiatives and research priorities.
The risk assessment Web page has divided these reports into four sections by subject: bovine spongiform encephalopathy
(BSE), E. coli O157:H7, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products and shell eggs and egg products.
To access publications and scientific updates, visit FSIS' Web site at
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Science/Risk_Assessments/
FSIS to Hold Salmonella in Poultry Public Meeting
On February 23 and 24, FSIS will hold a public meeting in Atlanta, GA to discuss post-harvest interventions to reduce
Salmonella in poultry. The meeting will inform establishments of the research that is being conducted
pertaining to Salmonella testing for broilers and the Agency's policy to protect public health.
This meeting is a follow-up to the August 2005 public meeting on advances in
pre-harvest reduction of Salmonella in poultry.
Additional details will be provided in upcoming Constituent Updates.
Export Verification Meeting Transcript and Presentations Now Available
On Tuesday, January 24, USDA held a meeting in Washington, DC with industry and media representatives to
discuss export verification programs.
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns delivered opening remarks. Agricultural Marketing Service's Deputy Administrator
of the Livestock and Seed Program Barry Carpenter discussed quality control responsibilities for plants.
FSIS Assistant Administrator for the Office of International Affairs Karen Stuck also provided an overview of the
country requirements and export certification process for foreign countries.
To view the Secretary's transcript, go to http://www.usda.gov/2006/01/0022.xml
For Carpenter's and Stuck's presentation, visit FSIS' Web site at
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/
2006_Speeches/
FSIS Posts Electronic Reading Room Web Page
The Agency posted the electronic reading room Web page to FSIS' Web site. The electronic reading room has divided
items in the e-FOIA reading room into seven sections by subject: enforcement reports, compliance assistance,
administrative staff manuals, popular freedom of information act (FOIA) records, annual FOIA reports and description of
major information and locator systems (GILS).
To view these records and reports, visit FSIS' Web page at
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FOIA/
FSIS_Electronic_Reading_Room/
Export Requirement Updates
The Library of Export Requirements has been updated to reflect changes in export requirements for the following: Japan.
Complete information can be found at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations/Export_Information/
Food Safety Question: Is A Slow Cooker Safe?
Yes. The slow cooker, a countertop appliance, cooks foods slowly at a low temperature-generally between
170° and 280 °F. The low heat helps less expensive, leaner cuts of meat become tender and shrink less.
For more information regarding slow cookers and food safety, visit FSIS' Web site at
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/
Focus_On_Slow_Cooker_Safety/
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