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Follow on Google News | Canadian Government Defines Mandatory and Clear Labeling of Mechanically Tenderized BeefEffective from 21 August 2014, Canada requires all mechanically tenderized beef to be clearly labeled as “mechanically tenderized” and include instructions for safe cooking. (1)
Cooking Instructions to Help Avoid Danger of E. coli O157 (2) The purpose of this labeling requirement is to reduce the cases of foodborne illnesses from E. coli O157 associated with these products. The new labels will advise the consumers to cook mechanically tenderized beef to a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F). For steaks an additional cooking instruction of “turn steak over at least twice during cooking” will be required to be displayed on the principal display panel in Canadian English and French. The words “mechanically tenderized” in Canadian English and French are to be part of the name of the product or prominently displayed on the principal display panel. The cooking instructions “cook to a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F)” will need to be on the principal display panel in Canadian English and French. References: (1) Resolution for Labeling of Mechanically Tenderized Beef (http://news.gc.ca/ (2) Guidance on Mandatory Labelling for Mechanically Tenderized Beef (http://www.hc- About SGS Food Safety Services SGS is committed to keeping readers informed of regulatory news and developments. Leveraging a global network of laboratories and food experts, SGS provides a comprehensive range of food safety and quality solutions including analytical testing (http://www.sgs.com/ For further information please contact a SGS expert. Contact details: SGS Consumer Testing Services James Cook Food Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Manager 291 Fairfield Ave, Fairfield New Jersey 07004, USA Website: http://www.foodsafety.sgs.com SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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