USDA-FSIS, FDA, and EPA Release MOU Clarifying Interagency Cooperation on Chemical Contaminants in Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products

Short summary

USDA's FSIS, FDA, and EPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding coordinating agency efforts on chemical contaminants in meat, poultry, and egg products. The MOU requires FSIS to share weekly residue reports with FDA and keep both agencies informed of testing programs. It aligns with FSIS efforts to modernize heavy metal testing and supports MAHA goals of reducing children's exposure to harmful contaminants.

• •FSIS, FDA, and EPA signed an MOU on chemical contaminants in meat, poultry, and egg products
• •FSIS must provide FDA weekly residue reports and keep EPA informed of testing programs
• •MOU supports modernization of heavy metal testing and MAHA contaminant reduction goals

Generated with AI, which can make mistakes.