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, 23 Apr 2008 06:10:28 -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 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, 23 Apr 2008 06:09:53 -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 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:10:17 -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 Wed, 7 May 2008 06:46:07 -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 Wed, 21 May 2008 06:23:25 -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, 30 Apr 2008 06:45:28 -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 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:10:36 -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 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, 14 May 2008 07:24:55 -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 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, 28 May 2008 06:18:04 -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 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, 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