Tag: pigs
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Genetically Engineered Pigs Approved for Food Use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of GalSafe pigs, which have a “first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA),” for use in food. “This is the first IGA in an animal that the FDA has approved for both human food consumption and as a source for potential therapeutic uses,” the announcement states. “The…
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FSIS Issues New Compliance Guidelines for Hog Facilities
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is requesting comments on its draft guidance for controlling Salmonella in hog slaughter facilities. Intended to “provide information on best practices to prevent, eliminate or reduce levels of Salmonella on hogs at all stages of slaughter and dressing,” FSIS issued the guidance in response to recent Salmonella outbreaks…