Pig Industry News By Category: Food Safety
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Lower Recommended Pork Cooking Temperatures Well Accepted
US - The US-based National Pork Board reports lower recommended cooking temperatures for pork have been well accepted, particularly by food service, Bruce Cochrane writes....
US - The US-based National Pork Board reports lower recommended cooking temperatures for pork have been well accepted, particularly by food service, Bruce Cochrane writes....
Friday, June 14, 2013
Hog Producers Should Take Steps to Avoid PEDV
US - Hog producers should use good biosecurity practices to reduce the risk of animals becoming infected with porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV), says a University of Missouri veterinary resident....
US - Hog producers should use good biosecurity practices to reduce the risk of animals becoming infected with porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV), says a University of Missouri veterinary resident....
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
'Clean' Animal-Drug Review Bill Approved
US - The National Pork Producers Council has praised Congress for approving legislation to reauthorize animal-drug review laws that will give pork producers access to products that safeguard animal and...
US - The National Pork Producers Council has praised Congress for approving legislation to reauthorize animal-drug review laws that will give pork producers access to products that safeguard animal and...
Monday, June 10, 2013
WPX: Does the Pork Industry Have a Problem?
US - From foodborne pathogens to antimicrobial resistance, food safety is of prime concern in pork production. “Does the pork industry have a problem?” asked Dr Marcos Rostagno, Purdue University,...
US - From foodborne pathogens to antimicrobial resistance, food safety is of prime concern in pork production. “Does the pork industry have a problem?” asked Dr Marcos Rostagno, Purdue University,...
Campaigners Petition President over Antibiotic Misuse
US - Campaign groups in the US have sent a petition signed by 795 health professionals to President Barack Obama, urging him to pressure the Food and Drug Administration to act to reduce the overuse and...
US - Campaign groups in the US have sent a petition signed by 795 health professionals to President Barack Obama, urging him to pressure the Food and Drug Administration to act to reduce the overuse and...
Friday, June 07, 2013
SENASCA Holds Briefing on Grant Proposals for Ag Ministry
PARAGUAY - On Wednesday, 5 June, the National Services for Animal Quality and Health (SENACSA) held an informative session on the call for proposals for grants under the Ministry of Agriculture, under...
PARAGUAY - On Wednesday, 5 June, the National Services for Animal Quality and Health (SENACSA) held an informative session on the call for proposals for grants under the Ministry of Agriculture, under...
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Smarter Rules for Safer Food
UK - The European Commission is modernising legislation around food, feed, live animals, and plants....
UK - The European Commission is modernising legislation around food, feed, live animals, and plants....
Friday, May 31, 2013
Report Highlights Consequences of Intensive Farming Practices
US - The intensification of modern farming is an increasing hazard for human health. That is the stark message of a new report released by Compassion in World Farming and the World Society for the Protection...
US - The intensification of modern farming is an increasing hazard for human health. That is the stark message of a new report released by Compassion in World Farming and the World Society for the Protection...
Monday, May 27, 2013
UK Agency Welcomes Abattoir Inspection Changes
EU - European member states have voted for new legislation to modernise the inspection system in pig slaughterhouses. The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has welcomed the changes....
EU - European member states have voted for new legislation to modernise the inspection system in pig slaughterhouses. The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has welcomed the changes....
Study Raises Concerns over Campylobacter AMR in Pork
US - A study in Oklahoma revealed Campylobacter in 78 per cent of beef livers at retail. No Campylobacter was isolated from the other beef cuts and the prevalence in pork samples was two per cent. The...
US - A study in Oklahoma revealed Campylobacter in 78 per cent of beef livers at retail. No Campylobacter was isolated from the other beef cuts and the prevalence in pork samples was two per cent. The...
Friday, May 24, 2013
Commission Reviews Pig Meat Inspection Rules
EU - New rules aimed at modernising pig meat inspection, carried out by national authorities, were endorsed by experts meeting in the Standing Committee for the Food Chain and Animal Health. ...
EU - New rules aimed at modernising pig meat inspection, carried out by national authorities, were endorsed by experts meeting in the Standing Committee for the Food Chain and Animal Health. ...
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Four Cases of MRSA Found in Norwegian Pigs
NORWAY - The Norwegian Veterinary Institute has identified four cases of MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus that are resistant to antibiotics) in Norwegian pigs. The country's food safety authority, the National...
NORWAY - The Norwegian Veterinary Institute has identified four cases of MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus that are resistant to antibiotics) in Norwegian pigs. The country's food safety authority, the National...
Friday, May 17, 2013
Antibiotic Resistance Study Finds Differences between Member States
EU - The European Union Summary Report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2011 from EFSA and ECDC has found some significant national trends...
EU - The European Union Summary Report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2011 from EFSA and ECDC has found some significant national trends...
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Response to EC Package on Healthier Animals, Plants for Safer Food Chain
EU - At a high-level conference organized with the Irish Presidency, Copa-Cogeca and other key stakeholders presented detailed views on the EU Commission package designed to strengthen animal and plant...
EU - At a high-level conference organized with the Irish Presidency, Copa-Cogeca and other key stakeholders presented detailed views on the EU Commission package designed to strengthen animal and plant...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Minister Calls on Companies to Share Cost Burden of Food Controls
GERMANY – German Federal Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner has called for improved and more targeted food safety controls in Germany. ...
GERMANY – German Federal Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner has called for improved and more targeted food safety controls in Germany. ...
Monday, May 13, 2013
EU Food and Feed Regulations to be Revised
EU - The European Commission has put forward proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries. ...
EU - The European Commission has put forward proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries. ...
Nation Needs to Upgrade Poultry, Livestock Industries
CHINA - The Chinese Ministry of Public Security recently released the top 10 meat safety-related cases uncovered this year. These cases have created a crisis of confidence among consumers and also have...
CHINA - The Chinese Ministry of Public Security recently released the top 10 meat safety-related cases uncovered this year. These cases have created a crisis of confidence among consumers and also have...
Friday, May 10, 2013
Tainted Meat Scandal Suggests Flaws in Food Safety System
CHINA - A recent high-profile food safety case related to meat products in Nanjing county, Zhangzhou, Fujian province has suggested the existence of loopholes in the rural area's food safety supervision,...
CHINA - A recent high-profile food safety case related to meat products in Nanjing county, Zhangzhou, Fujian province has suggested the existence of loopholes in the rural area's food safety supervision,...
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Study Shows Salmonella Control Needed on Farm and Processing
SPAIN - New research confirms that both slaughter and live production need to be considered in controlling Salmonella in pig meat....
SPAIN - New research confirms that both slaughter and live production need to be considered in controlling Salmonella in pig meat....
Farmers Association Welcomes EC Proposals on Safer Food Chain
EU – Pan-european farmers' association, Copa-Cogeca, and key stakeholders have responded to new EU Commission package on healthier animals and plants for a safer food chain....
EU – Pan-european farmers' association, Copa-Cogeca, and key stakeholders have responded to new EU Commission package on healthier animals and plants for a safer food chain....
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
EC Adopts Smarter Rules for Safer Food
EU - The European Commission has proposed a landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain in Europe...
EU - The European Commission has proposed a landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain in Europe...
Monday, May 06, 2013
Suspects Accused of Selling Tainted Pork
CHINA - Three suspects in a high-profile food safety case have been arrested in Fujian province, and police are still looking for nearly 40 metric tons of inedible pork, Chinese media reported on Sunday,...
CHINA - Three suspects in a high-profile food safety case have been arrested in Fujian province, and police are still looking for nearly 40 metric tons of inedible pork, Chinese media reported on Sunday,...
Friday, May 03, 2013
Police in Major Crackdown on Tainted Meat
CHINA - Police have arrested 904 suspects over the past three months who are accused of manufacturing and selling 20,000 metric tons of tainted and substandard meat products, the Ministry of Public Security...
CHINA - Police have arrested 904 suspects over the past three months who are accused of manufacturing and selling 20,000 metric tons of tainted and substandard meat products, the Ministry of Public Security...
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Mexico Sees Potential for Pork, Poultry in Russian Market
MEXICO - Mexican meat producers are interested in starting pork and poultry exports to Russia in addition to their current exports of beef and horse meat, Mexican Agriculture and Food Safety Chief Dr Enrique...
MEXICO - Mexican meat producers are interested in starting pork and poultry exports to Russia in addition to their current exports of beef and horse meat, Mexican Agriculture and Food Safety Chief Dr Enrique...
Mizoram Restricts Pork Sale as CSF Kills Over 600 Pigs
INDIA - More than 600 pigs have died from classical swine fever, also known as hog cholera, and about 12,200 have been infected in the past two months in Mizoram, officials said....
INDIA - More than 600 pigs have died from classical swine fever, also known as hog cholera, and about 12,200 have been infected in the past two months in Mizoram, officials said....
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
G-8 Members Agreed to New Alliance for Food Security, Nutrition Initiative
GLOBAL - Following the commitment of the L'Aquila Summit, in 2012 leaders of the G-8 engaged with African partners to foster global food security. In this framework, G-8 members have agreed on the goals...
GLOBAL - Following the commitment of the L'Aquila Summit, in 2012 leaders of the G-8 engaged with African partners to foster global food security. In this framework, G-8 members have agreed on the goals...
Monday, April 29, 2013
Celebrating World Veterinary Day
GLOBAL - In many countries around the world, World Veterinary Day (WVD) was celebrated on 27 April for its thirteenth year. ...
GLOBAL - In many countries around the world, World Veterinary Day (WVD) was celebrated on 27 April for its thirteenth year. ...
Friday, April 26, 2013
China's Food Prices Remain Stable
CHINA - The prices of agri-foodstuffs in China remained stable last week (April 15-21) according to the survey of prices in 36 medium and large sized cities by the Ministry of Commerce, MOFCOM. ...
CHINA - The prices of agri-foodstuffs in China remained stable last week (April 15-21) according to the survey of prices in 36 medium and large sized cities by the Ministry of Commerce, MOFCOM. ...
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Roslin Study Shows How Salmonella Colonises the Gut
UK - Scientists have studied how Salmonella colonises the intestines of food-producing animals. This is relevant both to the welfare of the animal hosts and to contamination of the food chain and farm...
UK - Scientists have studied how Salmonella colonises the intestines of food-producing animals. This is relevant both to the welfare of the animal hosts and to contamination of the food chain and farm...
New Report Assesses Food Safety Risks in Foods
US - A report on meat and poultry safety has put pork in the 'medium risk' category, and ham and sausages as 'low-risk', based on the likelihood of hospital admissions associated with the pathogens most...
US - A report on meat and poultry safety has put pork in the 'medium risk' category, and ham and sausages as 'low-risk', based on the likelihood of hospital admissions associated with the pathogens most...
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