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USDA Announces Proposed Rule for Requirements of the Disposition of Downer Cattle (Aug 27, 2008)
Rule will initiate a complete ban on the slaughter of cattle that become non-ambulatory after initial inspection by FSIS inspection program personnel.
Advance Copy of Rule (PDF Only)

Results of Checklist and Reassessment of Control for E. coli O157:H7 in Beef Operations (Aug 2008; PDF Only)
As noted in the August 15 Constituent Update, FSIS has issued the report, Results of Checklist and Reassessment of Control for Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Beef Operations.

Nominations Sought For Membership on the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (Aug 8, 2008)
Nominations are due September 17 (note correction in news release). See the Federal Register Notice for complete information.

A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes \| PDF (2.1MB) \| En Español Keeping food safe during power outages and flooding. More emergency information...	Preparing for a Weather Emergency \| PDF \| En Español \| En Español PDF A list of steps to take before and after severe weather strikes.
Barbecue and Food Safety \| PDF \| En Español \| En Español PDF Use these simple guidelines for grilling food safely.	Foodborne Illness Peaks in Summer — Why? \| PDF \| En Español \| En Español PDF Learn the natural causes and the "people" causes for this seasonal upswing.
Last Modified: August 27, 2008


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