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Additives in Meat & Poultry Products
Read information regarding the food additive approval
process and a glossary of additive terms
you may see on a meat or poultry product label. More
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Certified
Organic
Using
the Claim "Certified Organic By …" on Meat and Poultry
Product Labeling. More
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Food
Ingredients Approval
FSIS
streamlined the approval process for food ingredients, including
food and color additives,
and sources of radiation, by ending the requirement that they
be approved separately by both the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and FSIS. More
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Food
Product Dating
Are dates required on food products?
Does it mean the product will be unsafe to use after that date?
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Glossary
of Meat & Poultry Additives
A glossary of additive terms you may see on a meat
or poultry product label. More
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Labeling
Terms - Meat & Poultry
"What
does `mechanically separated meat or poultry' mean?" "Does
'natural' mean 'raised without
hormones'?" More
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Natural
Flavorings on Meat and Poultry Labels
What
substances or ingredients can be listed as "natural flavor,"
"flavor," or "flavorings" rather than
by a specific common or usual name? More
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Nutrition
Labeling
Nutrition
information for major cuts such as chicken breasts, whole turkeys,
and steaks would be
required either on their labels or at their point of purchase.
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Poultry
- Label Says "Fresh"
"I
am shopping for a fresh turkey because I do not want the hassle
of defrosting a frozen one.
When should I buy it and how do I know if it is fresh? More
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Product
Labeling
FSIS protects consumers by ensuring that meat and poultry products
are safe, wholesome,
and accurately labeled.
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Revised
Labeling
The
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health
agency in the U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry,
and egg products are safe,
wholesome, and accurately labeled. More
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Food Labeling Index
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