# Fsis on The No Agenda Show Fsis comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2021 to April 2022. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** August 2021 – April 2022 - **Related topics:** [Usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [Gillespie County](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gillespie-county.md), [Litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md), [Mask Mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandate.md), [Masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [Meat Processing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat-processing.md), [N95](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/n95.md), [Ppp Loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ppp-loans.md), [Small Business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [Vaccine Mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Nolichek Meats, USDA Masking Lawsuit Victory - **Episode:** [1444: Lawful but Awful](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-21 - **Time:** 44:54–47:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful/chapter/nolichek-meats-usda-masking-lawsuit-victory.md The Nolichek family of Nolichek Meats in Thorpe, Wisconsin, successfully challenged a USDA notice that threatened to withhold federal inspections if employees did not wear masks. The USDA rescinded the notice before the case reached a final court ruling, which the hosts characterize as a victory for small producers against federal overreach. Keywords: nolichek meats, [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [wisconsin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wisconsin.md), [fsis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fsis.md), [mask mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandate.md) ### NolaCheck Meats and USDA Regulatory Battles - **Episode:** [1387: Clippers 'n Whittlers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-03 - **Time:** 1:55:49–1:59:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers/chapter/nolacheck-meats-and-usda-regulatory-battles.md Chad NolaCheck and his family business, NolaCheck Meats, are highlighted for their ongoing legal battle with the USDA regarding mask mandates for inspectors. The company has refused to comply with certain mandates, leading to denied appeals and regulatory pressure. The No Agenda community has supported the business by purchasing their products, which include world-class brats and bacon. Keywords: nolacheck meats, [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [fsis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fsis.md), regulatory compliance, [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md) ### Industrial Hygiene and the Efficacy of Mask Mandates - **Episode:** [1376: Dead Puppies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1376-dead-puppies.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-26 - **Time:** 1:26:16–1:35:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1376-dead-puppies/chapter/industrial-hygiene-and-the-efficacy-of-mask-mandates.md Industrial hygienists argue that cloth masks are not considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and fall below the "hierarchy of controls" for hazard mitigation. A meat processing plant faced the loss of its USDA seal of inspection for refusing to implement a mask mandate. Experts suggest that only properly fitted respirators, like N95s, offer significant protection against airborne viruses. Keywords: industrial hygiene, [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), respirators, [n95](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/n95.md), [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [fsis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fsis.md) ### Corporate Vaccine Mandates, FSIS Meat Processing Coercion - **Episode:** [1371: Bald Nancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-09 - **Time:** 1:01:54–1:06:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy/chapter/corporate-vaccine-mandates-fsis-meat-processing-coercion.md A producer report details how the federal government uses the Food Safety Inspection Services (FSIS) to coerce meat processing plants into enforcing vaccine mandates. The email suggests that companies are threatened with the loss of licensing or funding if they do not comply with COVID-19 workplace rules. The hosts also discuss the potential for future litigation against corporations that force employees to take experimental medical treatments. Keywords: [fsis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fsis.md), [meat processing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat-processing.md), [ppp loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ppp-loans.md), [litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [gillespie county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gillespie-county.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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