FSIS actively promotes and encourages collaboration to improve food safety outcomes and protect public health. Sharing information, promoting discussion and seeking input on science-based, data …

FSIS ensures food safety through the authorities of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act; as well as humane animal handling …

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for FSIS-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by …

The safety and integrity of meat, poultry and egg products is ensured through FSIS inspection services. Thousands of FSIS inspectors across the U.S. conduct daily inspection activities, verifying domestic …

The Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD) is responsible for developing and publishing all policy for the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). OPPD also develops and publishes all …

Apr 17, 2025 · askFSIS answers questions about meat, poultry, and egg products inspection, FSIS policies and related topics from inspection personnel, industry and other stakeholders.

FSIS invites the food safety community to participate in establishing standards for our food safety policies and services. Join us for public meetings or respond to comment requests.

State Inspection State officials and contacts for meat and poultry inspection programs currently operating under a cooperative agreement with FSIS.

Organized into 10 District Offices nationwide, OFO carries out FSIS’ food safety mission in processing and slaughter facilities across the country. OFO is also responsible for managing all certification work …

Jul 9, 2025 · The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) receives requests from government agencies, academia and private entities for bacterial isolates recovered from meat, poultry, and egg …