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August 1, 2025
This week, FSIS participated in the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) annual meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. On July 28, FSIS Deputy Administrator Dr. Denise Eblen provided updates on FSIS’ efforts to protect the public from Listeria monocytogenes. Dr. Eblen shared how the agency is investing in better, faster, and more detailed testing for pathogens like Listeria, and enhancing inspector training to help identify systemic facility problems before they affect consumers.
 Dr. Denise Eblen highlighting USDA's bold new Five-Point Plan to bolster meat and poultry safety.
During the meeting, FSIS also shared how the agency uses science to support policy and decision-making at the agency, and how both regulators and industry leaders play a role in strengthening food safety culture across all levels of the food supply chain.
The IAFP annual meeting is attended by more than 3,500 of the top industry, academic, and governmental food safety professionals from six continents to discuss current and emerging food safety issues, including the latest science, and innovative solutions to new and recurring problems.
 Dr. Sheryl Shaw sharing how the agency uses science to support policy and decision-making at FSIS.
FSIS Posted Individual Category Status and Aggregate Results for Poultry Carcasses, Chicken Parts, and Comminuted Poultry Tested for Salmonella
On August 1, 2025, FSIS updated the individual establishment Salmonella performance standard category information for raw poultry carcasses, raw chicken parts, and comminuted poultry products on the Salmonella Verification Testing Program Monthly Posting page on the FSIS Website. Additionally, FSIS will post the aggregate sampling results showing the number of establishments in categories 1, 2, or 3 for establishments producing young poultry carcasses, raw chicken parts, or not ready-to-eat comminuted poultry products at the location linked above.
Policy Update
FSIS notices and directives on public health and regulatory issues are available on the FSIS Policy webpage. The following policy update was recently issued:
FSIS Directive 4771.1 - Administrative Grievance System - Revision 4
Export Requirements Update
The Library of Export Requirements has been updated for products for the following:
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Panama
- Korea
- Kuwait
- European Union
- Ukraine
- Azerbaijan
- China
- South Africa
- Australia
- Peru
- Papua New Guinea
- United Arab Emirates
- Barbados
- Dominica
- Switzerland
Complete information can be found at the FSIS Import & Export Library.
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