www.fsis.usda.gov en-us April 23, 2008 Information for owners and operators of small and very small meat, poultry and processed egg products establishments about how FSIS and industry can ensure public health protection through food safety and food defense. Food Safety and Inspection Service Information for owners and operators of small and very small meat, poultry and processed egg products establishments about how FSIS and industry can ensure public health protection through food safety and food defense. Food Safety and Inspection Service podcast@fsis.usda.gov ReadyTalk,E. Coli,Meat,Poultry,Egg,HACCP,Listeria,Salmonella,Food Safety,Food Defense,Imports,Exports Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:08:04 -0700 Learn more about comprehensive food safety assessments. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/stpp5u5f/Comprehensive Food Safety Assessments.mp3 00:07:14 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Meat,Poultry,Industry,comprehensive food safety assessment,HACCP plan,SSOP,noncompliance,EIAO,enforcement investigations and analysis officers Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:19:04 -0700 Learn the next steps in the process for plants to appeal noncompliance records. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/o26lmbkj/Appealing Noncompliance Records Part 2.mp3 00:07:45 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,noncompliance records,NRs,NR appeals process,appeal Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:17:58 -0600 Find out about the common pitfalls when designing a HACCP plan, how to overcome them and sources for more information. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/0kz8m58o/Designing a HACCP Pan - Part 10.mp3 00:07:59 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,pitfalls,resources Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:51:58 -0600 Learn about why the insider threat is a real risk to your product and facility, potential indicators to be aware of, and where to report suspicious activity. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/wk96arx6/Reducing the Insider Threat - Part 4.mp3 00:03:19 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,insider threat,security,suspicious activity,homeland security,intentional food contamination,public health Wed, 9 Jul 2008 07:21:27 -0600 Learn about FSIS' role in a national emergency response to a natural disaster and non-routine food-related incidents; and how the agency assists the meat, poultry, and egg products industry. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/kraav16w/USDA Emergency Support Function - Part 5.mp3 00:03:56 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Industry,national emergency,natural disaster,non-routine incident,emergency response,Emergency Support Function 11,homeland security,decontamination Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:05:55 -0600 This episode discusses the FSIS Export Certification Checklist and the seven steps it outlines for exporting products. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/c975k17s/Export Certification Checklist.mp3 00:06:41 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,export certification checklist,exporting meat poultry and processed egg products,export information,establishment application for export Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:04:26 -0600 Discover how meat and poultry plants go about designing a HACCP Plan. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/8yvlbgzh/Designing a HACCP Plan - Part 1.mp3 00:05:23 ReadyTalk,Food Safety,HACCP,Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points,preliminary steps,7 HACCP Principles,pathogen reduction,food safety hazards,biological hazards,chemical hazards,physical hazards,FSIS Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:10:58 -0600 Learn about the third HACCP principle - Establishing critical limits. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4bno0cgi/Designing a HACCP Plan - Part 5.mp3 00:04:57 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,HACCP,Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point,critical limit,food safety standards,preventative measures,pH,temperature,food safety hazard,supporting documentation Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:46:13 -0600 Learn how developing and testing a recall plan can better prepare your establishment for dealing with a recall of meat, poultry or processed egg products. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/c548lh6q/Developing a Recall Plan.mp3 00:04:48 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:15:40 -0700 This episode continues our discussion on how plants can stay in compliance. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/o65naba4/Avoiding Noncompliance Records Part 2.mp3 00:06:34 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Noncompliance Records,Hazard Analysis,HACCP Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:20:51 -0600 Learn about the Office of Food Defense and Emergency Response which serves as the Agency's central office for managing and coordinating homeland security, food defense, and emergency response activities for meat, poultry and processed egg products to further protect public health. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/8yvl7lkj/Who is OFDER_.mp3 00:04:24 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Emergency Response,homeland security,intentional contamination,recovery strategies,disaster,recovery support,prevention,public health Wed, 4 Jun 2008 06:09:25 -0600 From this episode, plant personnel can obtain some useful tips on steps to take during a product recall. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/o2yalut1/What to do if your product is recalled.mp3 00:08:15 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,recall,Class I,Class II,Class III,allergen Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:02:39 -0600 This is the fourth podcast in a seven-part series on Humane Handling of Livestock. This episode focuses on the Ritual Slaughter of livestock for human food. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/oy6zq1pi/Ritual Slaughter.mp3 00:08:46 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Ritual Slaughter,Kosher Slaughter,Halal Slaughter Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:33:23 -0600 Learn about the fifth HACCP principle - Establishing corrective actions. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/s1k2qjuk/Designing a HACCP Plan - Part 7.mp3 00:05:03 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,monitoring,deviation,critical control point,critical limit Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:25:10 -0600 Learn about the importance of developing a food defense plan, a 3-step process to create a plan, and the essential components of a plan. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/oi2t633o/Developing Food Defense Plans - Part 3.mp3 00:04:32 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Food Defense Plan,small plants,food contamination,public health,security,assessment Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:37:19 -0600 Learn about the first HACCP principle - Conducting a hazard analysis. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/oyi00gma/Designing a HAACP Plan - Part 3.mp3 00:05:08 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,HACCP,Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points ,hazard analysis,process flow diagram,preventative measures,public health,biological hazards,packaging,food safety hazards Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:14:38 -0600 Learn about why food defense is important to your company and in protecting public health; and how a food defense plan can help you minimize the risk of intentional contamination. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/ggr44fqa/Food Defense_ What Does it Mean to You_ - Part 2.mp3 00:03:23 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,food defense guidance,deliberate contamination,food contamination,food defense plan,public health,small plants,homeland securtiy,protect Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:34:12 -0600 Walk through the preliminary steps and information collection required for designing a HACCP Plan. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4zpq2o2k/Designing a HACCP Plan - Part 2.mp3 00:04:42 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,HACCP,Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points,7 HACCP Principles,preliminary steps,biological hazards,physical hazards,chemical hazards,processing methods,process flow diagram Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:06:19 -0600 This episode explains what avian influenza is and how FSIS is preparing for it. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/oiipms4y/What is Avian Influenza and how is FSIS preparing for it_.mp3 00:07:59 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,AI,avian influenza,pandemic,low path AI,high path AI Wed, 3 Sep 2008 06:06:15 -0600 Learn about the sixth HACCP principle - Establishing recordkeeping procedures. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/431qwflu/Designing a HACCP Plan - Part 8.mp3 00:05:14 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,record keeping,documentation,validation,logs Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:28:20 -0600 Learn about the seventh HACCP principle - Establishing verification procedures. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/wo4p0otv/Designing a HACCP Plan - Part 9.mp3 00:05:06 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,verification,validation,reassessment,evidence Wed, 6 Aug 2008 05:44:21 -0600 Learn about the second HACCP principle - Identifying critical control points. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/8a5xb6hp/Designing a HACCP Plan - Part 4.mp3 00:04:44 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,HACCP,Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points,CCP,critical control point,food safety hazard,chilling,cross-contamination,acceptable level,preventative measure Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:09:49 -0600 Learn about the fourth HACCP principle - Establishing monitoring procedures. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4n0r0usb/Designing a HACCP Plan - Part 6.mp3 00:05:21 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Industry,monitoring,critical control point,critical limit,verification,preventative measure,result Wed, 8 Oct 2008 07:32:43 -0600 Questions from askFSIS askFSIS is the agency_s 24-hour web-based feature providing answers to policy and inspection related questions. This episode covers a set of posted askFSIS questions related to E. coli O157:H7. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/8yrqsbfu/Questions on E Coli _1.mp3 00:06:34 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,askFSIS an Inspection Related Question,E. coli O157:H7 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:53:48 -0700 The Web-based feature askFSIS provides answers to technical and policy related questions on inspection and public health regulations. Learn the answer to this commonly asked question on documentation and recordkeeping related to E. coli O157:H7. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/8m2bah61/Questions on E Coli.mp3 00:05:07 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Industry,E. coli O157:H7,askFSIS,"for cooking only",positive or presumptive positive for E. coli O157:H7 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:50:35 -0600 This episode continues our discussion on the Consumer Complaint Monitoring System and looks at how a complaint is processed and what outcomes can be expected. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4fmm5cip/Consumer Complaint - Part 2.mp3 00:04:48 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Egg,Consumer Complaint Monitoring System,CCMS,consumer safety Wed, 1 Oct 2008 06:12:04 -0600 In this episode, we highlight the Agency's askFSIS feature with questions related to the instructional statement "for cooking only." Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/sdpqhcpj/askFSIS - What does _for cooking only_ mean_.mp3 00:04:42 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,E. coli O157:H7,for cooking only,askFSIS,Ask FSIS an inspection-related question Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:32:23 -0600 This episode on the Consumer Complaint Monitoring System lists what information is needed to file a complaint and where to call. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/0ou79087/Consumer Complaint - Part 1.mp3 00:07:39 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Consumer Complaint Monitoring System,CCMS Wed, 5 Nov 2008 07:42:33 -0700 Meet Elizabeth Johnson, USDA's new acting under secretary for food safety. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/ggvze7pd/Introducing Elizabeth Johnson.mp3 00:05:54 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Meat,Poultry,Industry,Under Secretary for Food Safety,Elizabeth Johnson Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:20:26 -0700 Learn more about the regulations related to specified risk material or SRMs that come from a custom exempt plant. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4n0jiti9/Handling Specified Risk Materials in Custom Exempt Establishments-_1.mp3 00:09:00 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Industry,specified risk materials,custom exempt plant,SRMs,askFSIS,custom exempt slaughter Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:18:40 -0700 This episode features more answers from askFSIS to questions submitted on handling specified risk materials in custom exempt establishments. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/0c1twx39/Handling Specified Risk Materials in Custom Exempt Establishments-_2.mp3 00:11:59 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,specified risk materials,SRM,askFSIS,custom exempt establishments Wed, 7 Jan 2009 07:05:05 -0700 Chief Training Officer Stephanie Wilkins provides information on "How To" workshops available for owners and operators of small and very small plants. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/clo627zp/How to Workshops for Small and Very Small Plants.mp3 00:05:57 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Industry,regulatory education sessions,outreach workshop sessions,effective sanitation,controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter,Humane Handling of Livestock,complying with SRM regulations,small and very small plants Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:43:47 -0700 Learn more about child nutrition labeling and the process for plant owners and managers to receive child nutrition labels on their products. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/wszr69ds/Labeling for School Lunch Program.mp3 00:06:41 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,child nutrition labeling,Food and Nutrition Service,Child Nutrition Labeling Program ,School lunch labeling Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:57:15 -0700 Learn more about the critical control points associated with the humane handling of livestock. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/w8oxvfxe/Humane Handling.mp3 00:08:07 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,humane handling of livestock,Humane Slaughter Act Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:07:50 -0700 Understanding inspection regulations and taking preventive steps can help plant managers and operators stay in compliance. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/k7z3z7fk/Avoiding noncompliance.mp3 00:07:46 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Industry,noncompliance records,NRs,HACCP,askFSIS,Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures,Food Safety Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:13:53 -0700 Listen to how you can use Interactive Knowledge Exchange or IKE as a learning tool. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/cpj1aty1/Interactive Knowledge Exchange.mp3 00:04:32 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Interactive Knowledge Exchange,IKE Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:20:35 -0700 In this episode learn how FSIS works with its public health partners to investigate cases of foodborne illness associated with FSIS-regulated products. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4fe8p9x3/Foodborne Illness Investigation Part 1.mp3 00:04:58 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Foodborne Illness,Investigations Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:51:18 -0700 This episode discusses plant management's right to appeal noncompliance records (NRs) and details what should be included in the appeal. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4rfxy8xt/Appealing Noncompliance Records Part 1.mp3 00:08:15 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,noncompliance records,NRs,appealing noncompliance records Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:21:11 -0600 Welcome to Part II of our discussion on the Freedom of Information Act and how it affects your establishment. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/g4abk66t/FOIA Part Two.mp3 00:07:13 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Freedom of Information Act-Part II,Freedom of Information Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:59:17 -0600 This episode is the third of a seven part series on the FSIS statutory and regulatory responsibilities for humane handling and slaughter of livestock. Listen and learn about the four stunning methods acceptable under the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/kzshf65q/Humane Handling Series_ Stunning Methods.mp3 00:15:44 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Stunning Methods,Humane Handling Part III Wed, 8 Apr 2009 07:36:13 -0600 This episode provides information on humane handling of livestock at a plant. This is the second in a seven-part series designed to provide useful tips and information for managers of small slaughter operations on how to comply with Agency regulations and ensure that livestock are treated humanely. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/04viill5/Livestock at the Plant.mp3 00:05:40 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Handling of Livestock,Humane Handling Chapter II Wed, 4 Mar 2009 08:09:47 -0700 Palatine and lingual tonsils are considered specified risk materials in cattle of all ages. Learn more about how to identify and remove the palatine and lingual tonsils during the cattle slaughter dressing procedure. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/wkxgmdq4/Palatine Tonsils.mp3 00:06:30 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,specified risk materials,removal of lingual tonsils,removal of palatine tonsils,cattle slaughter dressing procedure Thu, 2 Apr 2009 06:50:02 -0600 This episode provides an overview of the FSIS statutory and regulatory responsibilities for humane handling and slaughter of livestock. It is the first in a seven-part series designed to provide useful tips and information for managers of small slaughter operations on how to comply with Agency regulations and ensure that livestock are treated humanely. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/8mma70lq/Statutory and Regulatory Requirements for Humane Handling.mp3 00:05:58 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Humane Handling,Statutory/Regulatory Requirements Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:32:03 -0600 Listen in and learn how the Freedom of Information Act affects your establishment. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/wcbefffj/FOIA Part One.mp3 00:05:50 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Freedom of Information Act Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:48:00 -0600 Download FSIS podcasts to your desktop and portable music player for food safety information at your convenience. The podcasts are intended to be short and fact-based. They will feature scientists, policy experts and other specialists on food safety and food defense. So, turn up your volume and listen in. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/k3gmxbu1/Introduction to FSIS Podcasting - Administrator Almanza.mp3 00:03:42 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Protecting Public Health,food safety,food defense,meat,poultry,eggs,small plant,industry Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:49:37 -0600 Answers to technical and policy related food safety questions are now available 24 hours a day through the interactive Web-based feature askFSIS. Learn how to navigate through the system and how to set up an account so you can ask questions and receive a response from FSIS. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/knvbbfm0/askFSIS.mp3 00:05:31 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,small plant,web based system,import,export Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:52:47 -0600 "Small Plant News" is a monthly publication to inform and educate small and very small plant owners and operators on FSIS initiatives. It fosters plants' ability to produce the safest food by providing essential tips that encourage highest sanitation standards, paperwork compliance and cost-saving measures. The newsletter provides an easy-to-read medium that increases two-way dialogue between plants and FSIS. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/o2q0swsc/Small Plant News.mp3 00:06:09 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety News,E. Coli,Listeria,Salmonella,Egg,Food Defense Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:01:11 -0600 Running a business is hard work, especially if you're in the meat, poultry or processed egg products industry. Keeping up with the latest food safety regulations can be overwhelming and at times frustrating. However, FSIS has a wealth of food safety information available for plant owners and operators to help them stay in compliance with federal regulations, produce safe product and stay competitive and profitable. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/c19ho4al/Food Safety Resources and Where to Find Them.mp3 00:05:16 ReadyTalk,FSIS,food safety,small plant,federal regulations,compliance,E. coli,Salmonella,Listeria,Meat,Poultry,Egg Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:01:36 -0600 A plant that is considering setting up a slaughter or meat, poultry or egg products processing operation, and wants to apply for a Federal Grant of Inspection can find out how to do so from the discussion in this episode. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4rfhybia/Federal Grant of Inspection Guide.mp3 00:06:19 ReadyTalk,Federal,Grant,inspection,Food Safety and Inspection Service,meat,poultry,processed egg products,small plant,Small Food Processing plants Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:15:37 -0600 Plants that produce and label meat, poultry or processed egg products under Federal inspection can learn about the required eight features on a label sketch. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/43dj78el/Features of a Label Sketch.mp3 00:07:06 ReadyTalk,small food processing plants,Label,ingredients,safe handling instructions,Food Safety and Inspection Service,Legend,weight,address,handling statement,Product Name,nutritional facts Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:20:22 -0600 A plant that processes meat, poultry or egg products under Federal inspection can get the basics of the generic label approval process and generic label categories from this episode's discussion. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4jpjguvz/Generic Labeling.mp3 00:07:25 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:27:05 -0600 Learn some important steps you can take to prevent a recall of your establishment's products. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/w02nyix7/Preventing Recalls.mp3 00:04:48 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Class I,Class II,Class III,recall,allergens Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:17:25 -0600 This episode will explain the humane handling of exotic species. You will learn what animals are considered exotic species when it comes to food for humans. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/o2ufqskr/Humane Handling of Exotic Species.mp3 00:05:26 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Exotic Species,Humane Handling Wed, 6 May 2009 06:09:10 -0600 In this podcast, FSIS personnel desribe what it considers as inhumane treatment of animals which is a very serious matter. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/spq3e4m3/Inhumane Handling of Livestock.mp3 00:08:16 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Inhumane Treatment,Treatment of Livestock Wed, 13 May 2009 06:07:55 -0600 This is the final episode in our seven- part series on Humane Handling where we focus on the enforcement actions FSIS may take with regard to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4zd1vzt6/Humane Handling Series_ Enforcement.mp3 00:10:10 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Slaughter Act,Humane Handling Slaughter Act,Enforcement Actions Wed, 27 May 2009 06:05:33 -0600 This podcast provides information about when FSIS is required to provide notification in the form of a Notice of Intended Enforcement Action, or NOIE, before taking an enforcement action. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/flm5m2/NOIE Part 2.mp3 00:09:17 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,NOIE,Notice of Intended Enforcement Action,Prior Notification Tue, 19 May 2009 22:30:57 -0600 This is the first of four podcasts about the Notice of Intended Enforcement Action, NOIE which starts with the "Rules of Practice" as they pertain to the types of enforcement actions that FSIS may take. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/439s71f6/NOIE Part 1.mp3 00:10:40 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Rules of Practice,NOIE Wed, 3 Jun 2009 09:03:55 -0600 This episode describes options that plant owners and operators have after receiving an NOIE. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/4dnyeh/NOIE Part 3.mp3 00:07:28 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,NOIE-Part III,Appeal,Appeal Options Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:19:39 -0600 This episode focuses on plant management's response to an NOIE. It is the last of our four part series on NOIEs. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/ed68ly/NOIE Part 4.mp3 00:10:57 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,NOIE,Response to NOIE Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:37:52 -0600 This episode talks about securing your warehouse and distribution centers to minimize the risk of intentional contamination of your food products or supplies. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/aplek4/Warehouse_Distribution Centers ? How to Secure your Facility.mp3 00:06:01 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:25:08 -0600 This episode describes how, through food vulnerability assessments conducted by FSIS and industry subject matter experts, plant owners and operators can protect their facilities and their products against a potential incident of deliberate contamination. Food Safety and Inspection Service http://cc.readytalk.com/cc/download/rss/cnz66l/Food Vulnerabilty Assessment.mp3 00:04:18 ReadyTalk,FSIS,Food Safety,Food Defense,Meat,Poultry,Egg,Industry,Vulnerability Assessments,Food Vulnerability Assessments