The recent decision to eliminate the USDA’s National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and their National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) should alarm every American. This isn’t just about disbanding committees. It’s a clear signal that food safety — at the federal level —
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The Trump Administration has eliminated two USDA food safety advisory committees that have been in place for decades.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture notified committee members of the move on March 6.
The committees are the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the National Advisory Committee
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The USDA Secretary has named 15 new members and five returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI).
Members of the committee are chosen based on their expertise in meat and poultry safety, public health, and other Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) policies.
“We
Continue Reading Vilsack names food safety panel members
The appointment of 10 new members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) and an additional new member to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) have been announced by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
“USDA is excited to announce the
Continue Reading USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committees
The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) is poised to review Listeria monocytogenes control at retail outlets and consider mandatory features on the labels of processed, not-ready-to-eat products that appear as ready-to-eat. A two-day public meeting is set for March 29-30 at the Patriot Plaza III building
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