Erica Shaffer

Erica Shaffer is digital media senior editor of MEATPOULTRY.com. She writes, edits and produces website exclusive stories, images, videos and podcasts featuring leading industry figures, events and issues of interest to meat and poultry processors. Erica brings more than 20 years of experience as a journalist to the role. She has been with Sosland Publishing Co. since 2009.

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FDA improving outbreak response guidance and procedures

FDA improving outbreak response to ‘bend the curve of foodborne illness’

12.14.2021

By Erica Shaffer

The agency has developed a new plan based on an independent review of its multistate outbreak investigations.

OSHA issues requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations and testing programs

Industry sentiments vary for OSHA’s new COVID-19 vaccine policy

11.09.2021

By Erica Shaffer

The association has announced a new emergency temporary standard requiring certain employers to implement vaccination programs.

Amick Farms to acquire Wayne Farms poultry production complex

Wayne Farms to sell Mississippi poultry operations

10.21.2021

By Erica Shaffer

Amick Farms will acquire the company’s chicken processing complex in Laurel.

Ely named president of AAMP

07.29.2021

By Erica Shaffer

Dwight Ely will succeed Rick Reams as president of the American Association of Meat Processors.

Daniel Whitley, the new administrator of the US Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS)

Whitley named administrator of USDA Foreign Agricultural Service

07.27.2021

By Erica Shaffer and Jordan Tyler

The appointment was commended by Pet Food Institute as it looks to support international expansion for US pet food exports.

FDA releases blueprint for more tech-driven, traceable food safety culture

'New Era of Smarter Food Safety' to focus on tech, traceability, food safety culture

07.16.2020

By Erica Shaffer

The agency has put forth a blueprint for creating a digital, transparent and safer food system by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and through other initiatives.

Employers responsible for reporting COVID-19 illnesses among workers to OSHA

06.03.2020

By Erica Shaffer

The agency has required companies to report instances of work-related employee illness caused by the coronavirus.

Market manipulation in meat industry sparks calls for investigation

05.11.2020

By Erica Shaffer

Eleven state attorneys general added their voices to a growing chorus of public officials and cattle producers urging the federal government to investigate possible anticompetitive business practices.

Smithfield pork plant toured by CDC before reopening during COVID-19

CDC weighs in on Smithfield pork plant reopening

04.24.2020

By Erica Shaffer

The agency toured Smithfield's Sioux Falls facility and offered several recommendations for company leaders to consider before reopening as COVID-19 continues to pose challenges.