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Meat Recall Plan Development

Food Safety

Meat Recall Plan Development

This USDA booklet offers guidance on determining if a recall is necessary and the communication that follows.

Meat Safety with Sous-vide

Food Safety

Meat Safety with Sous-vide

The accompanying article sheds light on the parameters one should follow to keep food safe when using sous-vide cooking.

Water-Holding Capacity Explained

Processing

Water-Holding Capacity Explained

Understanding water-holding capacity (WHC) in meat can help processors understand fluctuations in price/lb.

Latest Courses

Feb 1, 2025-Mar 1, 2026

Meat Processor Academy Mastermind Program

The Meat Processor Academy Mastermind Program is a year long peer learning experience that will help you solve the the most challenging problems in your meat business, clean up your financial record k

Feb 25, 2025-Feb 27, 2025

Meat Snacks Short Course

Participants will learn about the science, safety, and production behind this category of products from a group of nationally and internationally recognized authorities in their fields.

Mar 11, 2025-Mar 13, 2025

Iowa State HACCP Workshop – Spring

This HACCP course is designed to review the philosophy and principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system and to discuss how to implement HACCP in plants.

Latest Events

Feb 13, 2025-Feb 15, 2025

Iowa Meat Processors Association Annual Convetion and Trade Show

Reserve your spot now for the Annual IMPA Convention and Trade Show!

Feb 13, 2025 2:00 pm

WEBINAR: Validation Study Considerations: Thermal Processing, Dried and Fermented Products

Do You Work With Summer Sausage, Pepperoni, Salami or Ham? The Meat Institute is hosting a free webinar on the regulatory requirements associated with safe production of these products!

Feb 19, 2025-Feb 20, 2025

Southwest Meat Association M.E.A.T Forum

Previously known as SMA's Mid-Year Conference, the M.E.A.T. Forum is an educational opportunity for industry executives and managers at all levels, featuring leading experts on a wide range of topics.