NCC Shares USDA’s Goals to Further Reduce Foodborne Illness

Secretary Rollins announces new plan to bolster meat and poultry safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a comprehensive …

Department of Homeland Security Deems Food, Agriculture Sector as Critical

In light of the state-by-state restrictions, curfews, shelter in place, and other issues impacting business continuity, yesterday the Department of Homeland Security issued “Guidance on …

47 Members of Congress Send Letter Requesting U.S. Chicken Market Access to the United Kingdom

Arkansas Representative Steve Womack (R, AR-3), along with 46 Members of Congress, yesterday sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer requesting that U.S. chicken …

Multiple Government Agencies: Coronavirus not Transmitted by Food

The CDC says “currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food.” USDA reports “There is no evidence at this time to suggest that the …

Applications Being Accepted for Poultry Industry Safety Recognition Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award Program is currently accepting applications from poultry industry facilities with outstanding safety programs. The program is …

Americans to Eat Record 1.4 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LIV

Washington, D.C. – The chicken sandwich may have won 2019, but the chicken wing will still reign supreme over the big game in 2020. The …