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Union files lawsuit against USDA over line speed waivers

July 30, 2020

The plaintiffs argue that the FSIS waiver program should be set aside and 10 currently active waivers should be voided.

COVID-19

How to sanitize to prevent COVID-19—and decontaminate after a positive

Learn tips to strengthen your plant’s cleaning protocols for the new coronavirus

July 28, 2020

With employee safety and stability of operations at the forefront of all of your daily procedures, these are the two key elements of effective COVID-19 prevention that food manufacturing companies need to adhere to.

Poultry industry partners with OSHA on Safe + Sound Week

July 9, 2020

Safe + Sound Week is scheduled for August 10 – 16.

Perdue's Schulenburg, Texas, associates achieve safety milestone

July 7, 2020

Associates at Perdue Foods' production facility in Schulenburg, Texas, completed more than one year without an OSHA recordable incident.

U.S. Department of Labor issues alert on social distancing to keep employees safe at work during the Coronavirus pandemic

June 4, 2020

OSHA has issued an alert listing steps employers can follow to implement social distancing in the workplace.

Don't overlook safety issues such as slips and falls, PPE and cleaning/sanitizing during the pandemic

Sharon Spielman

May 20, 2020

Food and beverage employees on the front line need to remain safe and healthy to continue to bring the food and beverage supply to the masses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tyson Fresh Meats to resume Waterloo, Iowa operations

May 12, 2020

Facility reopens following a comprehensive review of safety protocols by local health and government officials and a tour of the plant.

Indiana Packers works jointly with state health department to test employees and resume operations

May 4, 2020

Company’s Delphi, Ind., facility had closed on April 25.

CDC and OSHA offers interim guidance for meat and poultry processing workers and employers

May 4, 2020

The document provides guidance for meat and poultry processing workers and employers—including those involved in beef, pork, and poultry operations.

COVID-19 Coverage

FDA issues social distancing guidance for food processing plants to fight spread of COVID-19

What processors should do when following the CDC recommendation is not possible

Sharon Spielman

April 8, 2020

The FDA has been adding frequently asked questions along with answers to its Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition COVID-19 Updates section of its website as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.

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Union files lawsuit against USDA over line speed waivers

How to sanitize to prevent COVID-19—and decontaminate after a positive

Poultry industry partners with OSHA on Safe + Sound Week

Perdue's Schulenburg, Texas, associates achieve safety milestone

U.S. Department of Labor issues alert on social distancing to keep employees safe at work during the Coronavirus pandemic

Don't overlook safety issues such as slips and falls, PPE and cleaning/sanitizing during the pandemic

Tyson Fresh Meats to resume Waterloo, Iowa operations

Indiana Packers works jointly with state health department to test employees and resume operations

CDC and OSHA offers interim guidance for meat and poultry processing workers and employers

FDA issues social distancing guidance for food processing plants to fight spread of COVID-19

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