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Posts Tagged “Food Safety”
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State Agricultural Leaders Praise Gov. Snyder’s 2014 Budget
March 7, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed 2014 budget faced favorable reception from two key state groups – the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan (ALM) and the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB). They praised him for drafting a budget that supports Michigan’s agriculture industry and rural development. The budget proposes more than a 4 percent funding boost to the state agriculture department, including $3 million for an initiative aimed at bolstering the food and farm sector’s contributions to Michigan’s economy.
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New Safeguards to Protect Consumers from Foodborne Illness
July 18, 2012The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set new safeguards that will better protect consumers from foodborne illness in meat and poultry products. It will now be easier to trace contaminated food materials in the supply chain, to act against contaminated products sooner, and to establish the effectiveness of food safety systems. Please continue reading for information about the new policy measures.
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Food Safety Rules Released
July 1, 2011The Food and Drug Administration has released the first two rules under the new Food Safety Modernization Act, which was signed by the President in January. These regulations take effect July 3 and will allow FDA to stop… Read More »