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USDA Computer Glitch Affecting Meat Inspections

USDA Computer Glitch Affecting Meat Inspections

Aug 21, 2013
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

A new computer system used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is proving unreliable, and forcing inspectors to revert to manual meat inspection processes. To read more, click HERE.

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