FSIS Posts FY 2024 Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations Summary Report

A summary of outbreaks investigated during fiscal year (FY) 2024 is now available on the FSIS website. This report summarizes outbreaks investigated by FSIS during FY 2024 and includes information on pathogens, implicated sources, illnesses, and lessons learned from outbreak investigation after-action reviews.

FSIS, in collaboration with public health partners, investigates outbreaks of foodborne illness to determine if there is an association between FSIS-inspected products and human illnesses. FSIS and partners work to determine the specific products making people sick in order to take action and prevent additional illnesses.

To learn more about outbreaks investigated by FSIS, previous annual summary reports and resources can be found on the FSIS website.

FSIS to Update Method for Aminoglycoside Confirmation Analysis

FSIS has revised and reformatted its aminoglycosides method to clarify laboratory workflows and modernize the method format. This method will serve as the FSIS laboratories’ primary confirmation method with an updated title: Confirmation of Aminoglycosides by UHPLC-MS/MS (CLG-AMG2). As announced in the December 13, 2024 Constituent Update, FSIS will continue to use the Screening for Aminoglycosides by UHPLC-MS/MS (CLG-AMG4) method as the primary screening analysis for aminoglycosides.

CLG-AMG2 will confirm aminoglycoside residues in muscle, kidney, and liver tissues from cattle, swine, poultry, and other species. The method’s confirmation scope, target analytes, procedures, and detection criteria remain unchanged. This method revision only impacts work performed by laboratory analysts and does not affect sample collection or result reporting.

Additionally, CLG-AMG2 has been reformatted to enhance clarity and improve user accessibility. Revisions include updating instructions and extraction procedures as well as clarifying standard solution preparation. 

Overall, these updates to CLG-AMG2 allow the FSIS laboratory system to streamline aminoglycosides analysis and decrease the time needed to obtain sample results. 

The updated method will be posted no later than June 9, 2025, on the Chemistry Laboratory Guidebook page of the FSIS website. For questions regarding specific parts of any method, contact FSIS through AskFSIS. 

FSIS Posts National Residue Sampling Report and Data

FSIS has posted the National Residue Program Quarterly Report (January – March 2025) and associated datasets. The report and datasets cover residue sampling data for domestic (surveillance and inspector-generated) and import sampling programs for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The quarterly report summarizes the chemical residue results for the U.S. National Residue Program for meat, poultry, and egg products, helping to ensure a safe food supply.

Visit the FSIS website for more details on the annual sampling plans and reports.

Available for Public Comment

FSIS seeks public comments on proposed rules and notices, which are viewable on the FSIS Federal Register & Rulemaking webpage. FSIS is currently seeking comments on the following:

• Until July 28, 2025: Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Certificates of Medical Examination
• Until July 28, 2025: Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Industry Responses to Noncompliance Records

Policy Update

FSIS notices and directives on public health and regulatory issues are available on the FSIS Policy webpage. The following policy update was recently issued:

FSIS Notice 12-25 - Fiscal Year 2025 – Student Loan Repayment Program for In-Plant Veterinary Medical Officers – Application Timeframe

FSIS Directive 4410.5 - Student Loan Repayment Program for In-Plant Veterinary Medical Officers - Revision 4

Export Requirements Update

The Library of Export Requirements has been updated for products for the following:

• Iraq
• China
• Kuwait
• Taiwan
• Curacao
• Colombia
• Qatar
• Solomon Islands
• Jordan
• Turks & Caicos Islands
• India
• Peru
• Ecuador
• Tunisia
• Guatemala
• Japan
• Guatemala
• New Zealand
• Philippines
• Honduras
• Canada

Complete information can be found at the FSIS Import & Export Library.