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USDA Lax on E. Coli Strain Linked to Beef Recall

(Aug. 30) -- A strain of E. coli that the government doesn't regulate has already sickened hamburger eaters in two states. And federal food safety detectives say more cases may be identified as we approach the summer's last big weekend for picnics and barbecues. The supplier, Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. in Wyalusing,...

Recall Alert: 1 Million Pounds of Ground Beef

(Aug. 6) -- Hold off on the barbecue plans. A California meat company is recalling 1 million pounds of ground beef patties and bulk ground beef, due to concerns over E. coli. What, exactly, is being recalled? Ground beef produced by the Valley Meat Co. from October 2009 to January 2010. The beef was distributed in...

Background on food safety and inspection service

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is the public health agency responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.

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