The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a conclusion on slick-hair cattle, its first enforcement discretion decision for an intentional genomic alteration in an animal for food use.
USDA-FSIS and FDA have started to share information on whole genome sequencing. Also, FSIS and CDC are working to enhance data sharing on critically important public health activities.
A team at the Unversity of Tennessee is using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to more easily detect Cyclospora cayetanensis inactivation.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is asking for comments on proposed pathogen reduction performance standards for Salmonella in pork, and is also requesting proposals for a cooperative agreement to study Salmonella risk in chicken and turkey.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating cases concerning powdered infant formula, as it may have caused Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections.