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Commercially available cell line rapidly detects African Swine Fever Virus July 28, 2020

Scientists from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have identified a new way to detect the presence of live African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) that minimizes the need for samples from live animals and provides easier access to veterinary labs that need to diagnose the virus.

USDA provides an update on 2019 Tyson beef plant closure and COVID-19 investigation July 23, 2020

The report, prepared by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service in coordination with the Office of the Chief Economist, summarizes market conditions, fed cattle prices, boxed beef values, and the spread before and after the fire and plant closure at the Tyson Holcomb, Kan., plant, and before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

EFSA seeks public comment on nutrient assessment framework July 16, 2020

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a draft approach that aims to harmonize assessments of the intake of these nutrients, the potentially hazardous properties of excessive intakes, and the overall risks for consumers.

FSMA inspections of small businesses to begin March 2021 July 15, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that routine inspections of small businesses to verify compliance with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Intentional Adulteration (IA) rule will begin in March 2021.

FDA debuts New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint July 13, 2020

On July 13, Stephen M. Hahn, commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced the release of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint.