USDA FSIS to Expand STEC Testing to Additional Raw Beef Products

USDA FSIS to Expand STEC Testing to Additional Raw Beef Products The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has announced plans to expand its routine verification testing for six Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) (non-O157 STEC; O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, or O145) as well as O157:H7.  The expanded […]

Tips for buying local meat

Many people are interested in purchasing local meat because they want to support local farmers and give a boost to their local economy.

Why Have There Been So Many Meat Recalls in Canada?

After a spate of food recalls across Canada, it’s easy to wonder: What is happening to the meat industry? “The CFIA is tightening its grip on the livestock industry, which face a significant portion of recalls in Canada.”