Challenge Studies to Assess Control of Listeria Monocytogenes in Ready-To-Eat Meat Products

Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a foodborne pathogen that has recently had a resurgence of attention due to several listeriosis outbreaks and food product recalls. Lm is particularly troublesome due to its ability to survive in the food processing environment and grow at refrigeration temperatures. Thus, even though a food product may be refrigerated, it is not uncommon for Lm numbers to increase by 10- or 100-fold over the shelf life of a food product if allowed to grow unabated.

Regulatory Services Update May 2025

From appealing non-compliance reports to product labeling to recent inspection issues and policy updates, the Meat Institute's bi-monthly Regulatory Services Update provides members access to experts who understand how to navigate the regulatory environment. We offer a wealth of resources and support to meet and exceed compliance standards and provide guidance on FSIS policy, HACCP, enforcement actions, and recalls, among other regulatory topics.

Power Play: Navigating Energy Purchasing in Volatile Markets

The webinar will offer a comprehensive overview of the current energy landscape, designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to thrive amidst market fluctuations. Starting with foundational "Energy Management 101" principles and a clear "Decoding Energy Markets" segment, the webinar demystifies complex market dynamics. A timely "Market Update" provides the latest insights, while a critical analysis of "Policy, Tariff and Compliance Impact" illuminates the significant role of governmental decisions.

From Breach To Defense Navigating Cyber Risk And Legal Preparedness

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, organizations face increasing pressure to defend against cyber incidents while ensuring compliance with complex privacy regulations—all within budget constraints. In this webinar, cybersecurity experts from OSec and legal professionals from Mullen Coughlin will provide practical insights into mitigating cyber risks cost-effectively, knowing when and how to engage legal counsel, and navigating regulatory obligations.

Leveraging Data-Driven Solutions For Operational Excellence

In this webinar, industry leaders from Infor and Marel will discuss how digitization trends, advanced planning and scheduling, and AI-driven solutions are transforming the meat-processing industry. Attendees will learn how innovative data-driven strategies address challenges such as labor shortages, margin pressures, and regulatory demands, emphasizing enhancing traceability and food safety.

Navigating Immigration Compliance

Join us for an in-depth webinar covering the latest updates in immigration policy, enforcement actions, and compliance strategies. Our panel will provide insights into workplace audits, ICE enforcement trends, and best practices for responding to and remediating issues post-enforcement. Gain practical guidance on preparing for audits, mitigating risks, and ensuring your organization remains compliant in an evolving regulatory landscape.

The Evolution Of Foreign Material Inspection: From Reactive To Proactive

Foreign material contamination has emerged as a critical concern for food safety professionals, prompting the development of enhanced technologies, tools and strategies for FSQA teams to mitigate recall risks.

But even with improvements in technology, producers still fall across a fairly wide spectrum in terms of their ability to move from reactive mitigation approaches that are solely event-driven to very mature detection and prevention schemes.

Join us for this webinar, in partnership with third-party inspection provider FlexXray, as we explore:

Regulatory Services Update March 2025

From appealing non-compliance reports to product labeling to recent inspection issues and policy updates, the Meat Institute's bi-monthly Regulatory Services Update provides members access to experts who understand how to navigate the regulatory environment. We offer a wealth of resources and support to meet and exceed compliance standards and provide guidance on FSIS policy, HACCP, enforcement actions, and recalls, among other regulatory topics.

Validation Study Considerations: Thermal Processing, Dried and Fermented Products

In 2023, USDA FSIS issued a guideline on ready-to-eat (RTE) fermented, salt-cured, and dried products, outlining responses to commonly asked questions about these products, where cooking is not the primary lethality step. Some products impacted by this guideline are summer sausage, pepperoni, salami, and country-cured ham. Join experts from Eurofins in this webinar to discuss considerations in creating validation studies.