Recalled beef distributed to Idaho schools The product was delivered to 86 schools, but no problems have been reported. Shane O'Halloran September 10, 2013 The product was recalled because it contained small pieces of plastic.Read More
More Americans consuming meat alternatives without becoming vegetarian A new report shows tempeh, tofu and seitan making gains. August 12, 2013 A new report shows tempeh, tofu and seitan making gains.Read More
Technology Sourcebook Meat trimmer system August 8, 2013 The Bettcher Quantum meat trimmer system features a permanently assembled, lubed-for-life flexible shaft and casing; its integrated structure combines all components into a single unit. Read More
American Meat Institute releases updated Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide The audit underwent a first major overhaul in 2010, and has been tweaked in 2012 and 2013. Shane O'Halloran July 25, 2013 The audit underwent a first major overhaul in 2010, and has been tweaked in 2012 and 2013.Read More
Pork virus reported in 15 states Porcine Endemic Diarrhea was thought to have been contained to Europe and Asia. Shane O'Halloran July 11, 2013 Porcine Endemic Diarrhea was thought to have been contained to Europe and Asia.Read More
Meat industry groups seek to block USDA country-of-origin labeling rule They say new rules are too expensive and don't provide public health and safety benefits. Shane O'Halloran July 10, 2013 They say new rules are too expensive and don't provide public health and safety benefits.Read More
Hackathon focuses on future of sustainable meat The groups innovated hardware and software solutions to the challenges of raising, processing and marketing sustainable meat. Shane O'Halloran June 25, 2013 The groups innovated hardware and software solutions to the challenges of raising, processing and marketing sustainable meat.Read More
Lean finely textured beef defamation lawsuit kicked back to state court A South Dakota beef processor is seeking damages for media coverage of lean finely textured beef. Shane O'Halloran June 13, 2013 A South Dakota beef processor is seeking damages for media coverage of lean finely textured beef.Read More
Listeria reduction in meat and poultry products working New strategies and a cooperative approach have paid off. June 6, 2013 New strategies and a cooperative approach have paid off. Read More
American Meat Institute points out progress on RTE meat and poultry safety More improvements are expected going forward. Shane O'Halloran May 23, 2013 More improvements are expected going forward.Read More