USDA FSIS Constituent Update - USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Animal Cell Culture Technology

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USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Animal Cell Culture Technology
On March 7, 2019, FSIS and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a formal agreement to jointly oversee the production of human food products derived from the cells of livestock and poultry.

FSIS Issues Guidance to Industry for Responding to Customer Complaints
FSIS has issued a best practices guideline to help the meat and poultry industry respond to customer complaints that are determined to be associated with adulterated or misbranded meat and poultry products.

Update on Label Approval Backlog and New Tips
FSIS is currently experiencing a delay of 24-25 business days in evaluations for labels that require review prior to use.

FSIS and CDC Create Infographic for Chefs, Cooks, and Caterers on Chicken Liver
Recent outbreaks of illness have been linked to undercooked chicken liver dishes prepared at restaurants or other foodservice settings.

FSIS Updates Online Consumer Complaint Form
FSIS has released an updated version of its online complaint reporting system, the Electronic Consumer Complaint Form (eCCF).

New Tool Launched To Improve Consumer Food Safety At Home 
On March 7, 2019, the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) launched a new tool that is expected to improve consumers’ food safety behaviors at home.