USDA FSIS Constituent Update: How Safely Are You Preparing Your Frozen Food?

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How Safely Are You Preparing Your Frozen Food?

New research from the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reveals that consumers may not know how to safely cook frozen foods, which can put families at risk of getting foodborne illness in their homes.

USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on Food Safety Advisory Committee

USDA is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). There are nine vacancies on the advisory committee.

FSIS Updates Import Library Webpage

On October 9, 2020, FSIS released an updated Import Library, improving the current webpage and updating each country page to indicate eligibility by product type and species. The webpage that lists the foreign establishments certified to export meat, poultry, or egg products to the United States was also redesigned to be more user friendly and to enhance transparency. 

FSIS to Post Updated Dataset on Import Refusals

On October 15, 2020, FSIS will update the publicly posted dataset on import refusals for products that the agency regulates.

Tips for Faster Label Approval Process

Labels are currently taking about 5-7 business days to evaluate. 

Materials from Public Meetings Now Available

The slide deck presentations from the below public meetings are now available at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/newsroom/meetings/past-meetings/past-meetings-2020.