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Russia relists U.S. commercial poultry production companies
Russia recently relisted a number of U.S. commercial poultry production facilities as eligible exporters into Russian markets. The ban originated in March of 2010 over Russian concerns about high chlorine content in poultry, and U.S. poultry producers were later instructed to comply with the same requirements as Russian poultry producers, in order to resume exports.…
Read MoreU.S. Poultry & Egg Association's next International Poultry Exposition scheduled
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s next International Poultry Exposition is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24 – Thursday, January 26, 2012. Visit www.ipeweek12.org for details.
Read MoreFoodborne Pathogens Legislation – Senate Approves Tougher Penalties for Unsafe Foods
On March 31, 2011, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation to increase criminal penalties for corporations and individuals who knowingly endanger American lives by contaminating the food supply. If the bill passes, the offense, previously a misdemeanor, will become a felony carrying a penalty of up to 10 years. ”Current statutes do not provide sufficient criminal…
Read MoreWater Footprinting gains meaning
As with its popular predecessor, carbon footprinting, water footprinting is providing a new yardstick for corporate sustainability standards. For high-water-use industries like produce processing and commercial poultry production, this new dialogue will play a major role in the future. Read the full story at: http://www.worldtrademag.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000001026123
Read MoreAMI bestows Environmental Recognition Awards for meat and poultry processing
American Water Purification, Inc., salutes the 129 recipients of the American Meat Institute’s Environmental Recognition Awards. The awards program is a voluntary environmental management toolbox with four tiers of participation. Read the full story at: http://www.worldpoultry.net/news/ami-environmental-recognition-awards-for-meat-and-poultry-plants-8629.html
Read MoreFood Pathogens News: Salmonella is hard to kill
Salmonella is a tough breed among foodborne pathogens. Worldpoultry.net has posted a great story on its survival mechanisms, as well as thoughts on how Salmonella enteritidis can be more effectively reduced. Read the full story at worldpoultry.net.
Read MoreGAO suggests single food safety agency
The General Accountability Office, in a new report, is calling for federal food safety responsibilities to be consolidated under one agency to improve oversight. Learn more here: http://www.meatingplace.com/MembersOnly/webNews/details.aspx?item=22050 http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/03/call-for-one-food-safety-agency-leads-historic-gao-report/ http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/02/food-policy-editorial-says-single-food-safety-agency-needed/
Read MoreGrey water reclamation uncovers green plant opportunities
Grey water reclamation depends greatly on having a thorough understanding of a plant’s water balance, so that certain waste streams can be isolated, evaluated and then reclaimed. Within a typical plant, there are many opportunities to easily reclaim grey rinse water using ultrafiltration methods to remove dirt or suspended particles. The grey rinse water discussed…
Read MoreProduce wash water re-use system will cut costs on several fronts
Although produce wash water costs have already had an upward trend in the form of rising water prices and waste water surcharges, the phrase “you ain’t seen nothing, yet” could take on a whole new meaning if the federal government follows through on its promise to reduce funding for municipal water systems. Water restrictions and…
Read MoreIs Food Safer?
Even though CDC experts cautioned against comparing the old estimates with the new to discern a trend, some saw the new estimate of 48 million episodes of foodborne illnesses per year, in contrast with the 1999 estimate of 76 million, as a dramatic drop — a sign the food supply was becoming safer. Not so…
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