CDC | Pet Food Processing

USDA nominates new undersecretary of food safety

USDA names new undersecretary for food safety

11.19.2021

By Ryan McCarthy

Jose Emilio Esteban, DVM, has worked with the agency since 2001.

CDC and OSHA have issued interim guidance for meat processors

Temporary guidance issued to protect meat manufacturing workers

04.29.2020

By Ryan McCarthy

Interim guidance from the CDC and OSHA encourages companies to take additional measures to safeguard employees amid COVID-19.

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.

FDA addresses COVID-19 concerns from animal food industry in conference call

FDA addresses COVID-19 concerns on call with animal food industry

04.02.2020

By Jennifer Semple

Emphasizing the health of the supply chain, the US Food and Drug Administration provided broad-ranging guidance to the animal food industry in response to the pandemic.

FDA publishes answers to FAQs from pig ear pet treat supply chain following widespread Salmonella outbreak

FDA: 9 tips for pig ear supply chain following Salmonella outbreak

11.05.2019

By Jordan Tyler

The agency has published guidance based on frequently asked questions about ensuring the safety of domestic and imported pig ear pet treat products in the US market.