July 3 2014 Archives - Washington Report

New Study: 40 Percent of Participants Undercook Chicken

On July 3, 2014, in Food Safety, by Kourtney Determan

While most consumers are very aware of food safety issues, including Salmonella, and the risk of foodborne illness, many do not follow recommended food safety practices in preparing their own meals at home, according to new research from the University of California, Davis.

FDA Announces Full Compliance with Antibiotics Strategy

On July 3, 2014, in Antibiotics, FDA, by Kourtney Determan

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week released the first progress report regarding Guidance for Industry #213, dealing with antibiotics use for growth promotion in livestock and increased veterinarian oversight.

Recipient of the NCC Broiler Research Award Announced

On July 3, 2014, in NCC News, Scientific News, by Tom

The Broiler Research Award, instituted by the National Chicken Council, is given for distinctive research work that has a strong economic impact on the broiler industry.

West Coast Port Labor Negotiations Continue as Existing Contract Expires

On July 3, 2014, in Labor Issues, by Tom

Negotiations for a new labor contract covering nearly 20,000 dockworkers at 29 West Coast ports will continue to move forward as the existing, six-year coast-wide labor agreement expired on July 1.

Partnership for Food Safety Education Launches “Summer without Salmonella” Food Safety Campaign

On July 3, 2014, in Food Safety, by Tom

The Partnership for Food Safety Education, along with the National Chicken Council, want everyone to enjoy a summer without Salmonella.

NARMS Publishes its 2012 Annual Human Isolates Report

On July 3, 2014, in Antibiotics, Scientific News, by Tom

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) is a collaboration among state and local public health departments, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Mandatory Union Fees Curbed by High Court

On July 3, 2014, in Labor Issues, Union Issues, by Mary Colville

In a 5-4 vote, a divided U.S. Supreme Court handed a setback to organized labor by placing new limits on the ability of unions to demand fees from some public-sector workers.

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New Study: 40 Percent of Participants Undercook Chicken

FDA Announces Full Compliance with Antibiotics Strategy

Recipient of the NCC Broiler Research Award Announced

West Coast Port Labor Negotiations Continue as Existing Contract Expires

Partnership for Food Safety Education Launches “Summer without Salmonella” Food Safety Campaign

NARMS Publishes its 2012 Annual Human Isolates Report

Mandatory Union Fees Curbed by High Court

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