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 FST News
  FSIS Issues STEC Testing Instructions
Documentation will indicate whether the samples are from beef, veal or a mixture. Full Article »

  F&B Industry to Focus on Water Footprint and Greater Sustainability
Analysis estimates this market to reach $4.65 billion in 2020. Full Article »

  What are 'Safe Levels' for Allergens?
Undeclared allergens were leading cause of recalls for eight straight quarters ending in June 2012. Full Article »

  Food Safety Top Priority for Canadians, Finds Survey
About 42 percent of Canadians have decreased their beef consumption due to concerns of E.coli contamination. Full Article »

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 Beltway Beat: How Do You Define Unreasonable, and What Should We Expect on FSMA Timing?
By David Acheson, M.D., Leavitt Partners LLC
Has there been "unreasonable delay" in the implementation of FSMA regulations by FDA or OMB? Full Article »

 barfblog: No Beef Fix a Year After Salmonella Outbreak
By Prof. Doug Powell, Kansas State University
The USDA is yet to move forward with a proposed rule to improve record-keeping and, in turn, better protect public health. Full Article »

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