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FSIS Administrator Position Finalized

Alfred Almanza has been reappointed Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service. The service oversees the regulation of meat, poultry and processed egg products. Almanza has held the position in a limited term appointment since July 2007. In this position, the administrator leads FSIS and its more than 9,500 employees in their mission of protecting public health through food safety. The appointment is subject to final approval from the Office of Personnel Management.

A USDA news release states that since July 2007, Almanza has made several critical changes to agency policy to better ensure mission success and effective use of agency resources. He has worked hard to foster productive relationships with the National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals and other public health partners.

In making the announcement, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said, "Al Almanza has worked tirelessly to fulfill the agency's critically important mission - keeping the public safe from foodborne illness."