The USDA estimates the agreement will expand US sales of beef and beef products in Japan by up to $200 million annually.

The pet industry organization publicly commented on USDA FSIS Industry Response to Consumer Complaints Guidance issued in March for meat and poultry processors.

The agriculture secretary appointed Dr. Mindy Brashears as Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety, Naomi Earp as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights and Dr. Scott Hutchins as Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics, effective Jan. 29.

Exploring opportunities and challenges beyond the US.

Federal food safety entities, such as the USDA and FDA, have been limited in their operations due to a lack of funding.

Participants in the USDA Cochran Fellowship Program: Introduction to U.S. Pet Food – Serbia course attend the 2018 Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Fla.