Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA)

GOP senators want to allow direct sales of state-inspected meat and poultry on the web

State-inspected meat and poultry sold on the internet could soon be crossing state lines, as the federal government embraces “direct to consumer” sales. Direct-to-consumer sales are favored by the nascent

By Dan Flynn

/ 7 Nov 2025

GOP senators want to allow direct sales of state-inspected meat and poultry on the web

USDA’s meat inspections continue at brisk pace during first half of fiscal year

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has reported enforcement data for half of fiscal year 2025, which is a little light on significant actions. The agency’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Aug 2025

USDA’s meat inspections continue at brisk pace during first half of fiscal year

For now, only written arguments will be allowed to decide case on new swine inspection system

A-two year-old federal lawsuit brought by three non-governmental organizations claims USDA’s New Swine Inspection System undermines federal inspectors charged with protecting consumers from foodborne illness. A federal judge in

By Dan Flynn

/ 14 Feb 2022

For now, only written arguments will be allowed to decide case on new swine inspection system

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Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA)

GOP senators want to allow direct sales of state-inspected meat and poultry on the web

USDA’s meat inspections continue at brisk pace during first half of fiscal year

For now, only written arguments will be allowed to decide case on new swine inspection system

Your Support Protects Public Health