USDA rejects request for faster pork slaughterhouse speeds

sebaubi June 9, 2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declined a request by the pork industry to increase the speed at which pigs can be processed into meat, delivering a victory to slaughterhouse workers who had raised safety concerns about the plan

‘Canary in the coal mine:’ Meat industry says more safety coming with COVID-19

Food Safety

sebaubi May 25, 2020

It’s not feasible to rebuild the plants, officials say, but safety measures being taken have evolved since the first outbreaks at the facilities

Meat Plant Safety Guidance is Mostly Unenforceable

Food Safety

sebaubi May 25, 2020

Meat Plant Safety Guidance is Mostly Unenforceable. OSHA and CDC guidance calling for physical barriers, social distancing and more sanitizing stations is not mandatory.

Meat is safe but food safety guidelines should be followed

sebaubi April 3, 2020

Consumers who are purchasing meat products from grocery stores or directly from a meat processor can be confident in the safety of the product

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