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Members of Congress express concern about implementation of FSIS Salmonella regulation

On October 31, 2025, in Food Safety, by Tom Super

More than a dozen House members, led by Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-1), this week wrote to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) expressing concern regarding the implementation of the Agency’s regulation that classifies Salmonella as an adulterant in not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products.

NCC hails Malaysian, Cambodian trade pacts

On October 31, 2025, in International Trade, by Tom Super

President Trump has secured agreements on reciprocal trade pacts with Malaysia and Cambodia and reached frameworks for such pacts with Thailand and Vietnam, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced last weekend.

Government Shutdown Day 31

On October 31, 2025, in Congressional News, by Tom Super

Now on its 31st day, the shutdown is almost certain to extend into next week, with the Senate adjourned until Monday.

Election Watch

On October 31, 2025, in Elections, by Tom Super

Next Tuesday, voters will show how much the political environment has — or hasn’t — changed since last November. Political analysts say the elections next week in a handful of states are really a pulse check on voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. Here are the races to watch.

Jury finds DxE operative Zoe Rosenberg guilty on all counts

On October 31, 2025, in Activist Activity, by Tom Super

A Sonoma County jury on Wednesday found Zoe Rosenberg, a member of the radical activist group Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), guilty on all counts following a trial in Sonoma County Superior Court.

NCC comments on definition of “ultra-processed foods”

On October 24, 2025, in Nutrition, by Tom Super

In response to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) request for information to assist in developing a uniform definition of “ultra-processed foods,” NCC yesterday submitted detailed comments expressing recommendations and concerns.

NCC elects new officers; Simmons Foods’ David Jackson installed as Chairman

On October 24, 2025, in NCC News, by Tom Super

The National Chicken Council (NCC) has installed the four officers that will guide the organization through 2026. The installation took place yesterday at NCC’s 70th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. David Jackson, Chief Operating Officer of Simmons Foods, will serve as 2025-2026 Chairman.

Tom Shelton honored as Lifetime NCC Board Member

On October 24, 2025, in NCC News, by Tom Super

After the NCC Nominating Committee’s recommendation, Case Farms’ Tom Shelton was elected Wednesday to be an Honorary Lifetime Member of the NCC Board of Directors at the NCC Fall Board meeting in Washington, D.C.

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National Chicken Council

Members of Congress express concern about implementation of FSIS Salmonella regulation

NCC hails Malaysian, Cambodian trade pacts

Government Shutdown Day 31

Election Watch

Jury finds DxE operative Zoe Rosenberg guilty on all counts

NCC comments on definition of “ultra-processed foods”

NCC elects new officers; Simmons Foods’ David Jackson installed as Chairman

Tom Shelton honored as Lifetime NCC Board Member

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