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Shengmin Sang, PhD, a food scientist with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received a $2.8 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institutes of Food and Agriculture. The funding will be used by Sang and his fellow researchers to identify biomarkers for whole grain wheat and oats.
Cargill is recalling about 12 tons of ground beef for possible E. coli contamination, according to the Department of Agriculture. The ground beef products from Cargill's Fort Morgan, Colo., plant were produced Aug. 16, 2018, and shipped to warehouses in California and Colorado.
REUTERS: A Cargill Meat Solutions plant in Colorado is recalling more than 25,000 pounds of ground beef that could be contaminated with E. Coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The meat carries an "EST.
Some salads and wraps at Kroger, Trader Joe's and Walgreen's are being recalled for possible Cyclospora contamination, the same issue that led to recall of some salads at McDonald's earlier this week. Salads, wraps from Trader Joe's, Kroger and Walgreen's may be contaminated with intestinal parasite Some salads and wraps at Kroger, Trader Joe's and Walgreen's are being recalled for possible Cyclospora contamination, the same issue that led to recall of some salads at McDonald's earlier this week.
On Monday, a public health alert issued by the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service advised certain beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products might be contaminated with cyclospora. The products were sold by grocery stores including Kroger, Trader Joe's and Walgreens.
Farmers who supply crops to local exporters can expect a greater level of scrutiny due to the implementation of more stringent regulations by foreign governments aimed at protecting their consumers. With the introduction of the Food Safety Modernisation Act by the Barack Obama administration in 2011 and the establishment of a regional office by the US Food and Drug Administration , local manufacturers say that they are increasingly being required to provide more technical details about their products.
ATLANTA, Ga. - An outbreak of salmonella linked to raw turkey products has affected at least 90 people across 26 states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
When was the last time you threw out food because it was "expired" before you could enjoy it? If you're like most Americans, it was today. Yep, the average U.S. citizen tosses almost a pound of food a day, according to a 2018 PLoS ONE study .
Today, advocacy group Food & Water Watch sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue questioning the agency's controversial decision to approve three new poultry slaughter facilities in China as "equivalent" to facilities operating under the USDA's food safety system. The letter cites the "irregular" process in approving these facilities and asks for clarification on how the decision was made.
Nearly 80 percent of supermarket meat collected in 2015 was found to have antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs. A new analysis offers alarming findings as many Americans get ready to fire up their grills for the 4th of July-nearly 80 percent of supermarket meat was found to have antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs.
Agri Star Meat and Poultry LLC, a Postville, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 3,592 pounds of ready-to-eat beef pastrami products due to processing deviations that may have led to underprocessing of products and resulted in inadequate curing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Thursday. The RTE beef pastrami items were produced on April 3 and April 4, 2018.
The public is invited to comment on the issue of Foods produced using animal cell culture technology. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is holding a public meeting on July 12 to discuss "fake" meat."
What came first - the USDA-regulated chicken or the FDA-regulated egg ? OMB director Mick Mulvaney wants to end that question entirely by eliminating silly overlaps in government. The White House rolled out its long-awaited government reform program, which headlines a consolidation of the Departments of Labor and Education into one Cabinet-level office.
That question has yet to be decided by regulators, but for the moment it's pitting animal rights advocates and others against cattle ranchers in a war of words. Supporters of the science are embracing "clean meat" to describe meat grown by replicating animal cells.
On September 27, 2018, the editors of The Wall Street Journal will convene leaders in the food industry to explore key risks and opportunities shaping the global business of food. We'll hear from leaders in agribusiness, food production, consumer products, economics and government.
A Texas company is recalling more than 205 tons of beef smoked sausage sold at H-E-B due to an ingredient issue. A Texas company is recalling more than 205 tons of beef smoked sausage sold at H-E-B due to an ingredient issue.
Tyson Foods Inc., has issued a recall for over 3,000 pounds of frozen breaded chicken products that may be contaminated with blue and clear soft plastic. The problem was recognized on June 8, 2018.
FDA, USDA ANNOUNCE KEY STEP TO ADVANCE EFFORTS TO STREAMLINE PRODUCE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR FARMERS Jun. 6, 2018 Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ongoing effort to make the oversight of food safety stronger and more efficient, the FDA and the USDA today announced the alignment of the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program with the requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act's Produce Safety Rule. The new step is part of an ongoing effort to streamline produce safety requirements for farmers.
Twin Pine Farms slaughter line shut down for 'inhumane' act; owner sees it differently Corrective steps are being taken after an "egregious situation" on a slaughter line in Seven Valleys. Check out this story on ydr.com: Federal inspectors said the slaughter line at his 66-year-old family farm had an "inhumane" kill at the end of April and shut it down for about three business days.
Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a Denison, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 50,706 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos that may be contaminated with extraneous material, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The frozen cook and serve breakfast burritos were produced on March 3, 2018.