Protesting government meat inspectors, including some dressed in chicken suits, picketed Department of Agriculture headquarters in Washington in early April to focus attention on a shift in USDA poultry inspection regulations.

Agency is working with animal, drug and medical communities to promote judicious antimicrobial use.

A recent university study found banned antibiotics in chicken feather meal, which is used to feed chickens, swine, cattle and fish.

A USDA report finds that the US’s largest 1,750 dairy farms supply more than 50 percent of the country’s milk.

I n any manufacturing operation, attempting to adjust the process to correct for a defective component or ingredient can be nothing but frustrating when the supplier hasn’t done its job to provide a defect-free product.

Secondary packaging typically is associated with behind-the-scenes activity, but a Long Island company is demonstrating the effectiveness of secondary packaging in making school breakfasts more appealing to children.

Recent rash of recalls reinforces the importance of a sound allergen control plan.

Building allergen management into your HACCP plan can go a long way in preventing expensive mistakes.
 

Consumer media have triggered a storm of unscientific reporting about a product that has caused no harm.