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The Beacon

THE BEACON is a monthly newsletter prepared by the Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education for FSIS employees. The Beacon is mailed monthly to FSIS employees in the field. This page offers a snippet from the most recent issue.

May Beacon 2021

Highlights from the May 2021 Issue

Deputy Under Secretaryʼs Column
Administratorʼs Column
SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM
Town Hall Round-Up
Faces of Food Safety
Policy and Recall Updates
Employee Connections

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All issues are available on InsideFSIS , the employee intranet. (eAuthentication required.)

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Our History

USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service has a long, rich history of improving and protecting America's food supply.

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Core Values

Our team is full of dedicated public servants who embody our core values.

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Inspection Training & Videos

FSIS delivers training opportunities and resources to a widely dispersed and diverse team of food safety experts.

Last Updated: May 19, 2021

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