Nearly 2 million pounds of chicken products recalled

A total of 1,993,528 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products are being recalled by National Steak and Poultry as an expansion of an earlier recall. The Owasso, OK, establishment is recalling the products because of "possible undercooking, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products," according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service in a Sunday news release .

Heya remember when Hillary wanted to ban flag burning?

I know I know we've sort of beaten the whole " Trump wants to jail flag burners " thing to death today, but there's just so much juice left in that tasty, tasty fruit. Earlier this morning, Ed Morrissey set forth the basics of why this should essentially be a constitutional non-starter.

The Reliable Source’s Thanksgiving Talking Points 2016

For the past 10 years, the Reliable Source has published its annual Thanksgiving Talking Points, a handy guide for sounding like the most plugged-in Washington insider to ever navigate the Beltway, all the better to impress your family over the turkey and stuffing. But then came the 2016 election.

Paging Secretary Yasay

My item last week on the much-improved NBI Clearance section drew many more favorable reader reactions for other government agencies - such as NSO, Philhealth, LTO - which were praised for their fast, efficient, and courteous service. But reader Sandy Sierra still has some serious issues with the Department of Foreign Affairs.

On Food: Damon talks turkey

If you're intimidated by the idea of cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving, whether because you're new to the job or because you never do it more than once a year and don't really remember the process, here's the secret: it really isn't hard. If you roast chickens, you already know what to do, because it's exactly the same for the big bird as it is for the smaller one.

North End schools participate in federal chef program

Through the USDA-sponsored "Cooking for Kids" program, schools applied to have a chef come to their cafeterias several times a year to work with the food service employees to improve methods and best practices, as well as implement new menu items, the Enid News & Eagle reported. Chisholm Food Service Director Rhonda Robinett said members of the district attended a "Cooking for Kids" conference during the summer.

Trump’s Stunning Victory was Rebuke of Obama’s Record

Tuesday's stunning presidential election was, first and foremost, a devastating rebuke of Barack Obama's presidency, especially his economic record. Many issues, no doubt, influenced the voters' decisions to put the Republicans back in charge of the White House and the executive branch of government.

Meat production helps offset wild pig problem

Sure, feral hogs cause their share of trouble, but if you like bacon and pork chops, Texas' pig problem has a swine solution In this photo taken Oct. 20, 2016, feral hogs are enclosed at Jason Bond's ranch near Snyder, Texas. Feral hogs cause their share of trouble but if you like bacon and pork chops, Texas' pig problem has a swine solution.

Officials survey crop damages

Hurricane Matthew might have been the death knell for many Eastern North Carolina farmers, according to federal officials touring devastated farms Thursday in Edgecombe County. U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-1st District, said many farmers were already operating at a margin when the storm blew into town in early October.

Sanders Takes Aim at Insulin Makers in Latest Price Attack

Makers of insulin became the latest target for Senator Bernie Sanders, who has been going after pharmaceutical companies one by one over the issue of high U.S. drug prices. Shares of Eli Lilly & Co.

Big producers like General Mills, Organic Valley get creative with organic food

Wild prairie grasses and wooden signs advertising handwoven rugs dot the roadside leading to the home of the nation's largest organic cooperative. The barn-style headquarters of Organic Valley, off a serpentine byway and tucked in the hills of southwest Wisconsin, feels far away.

Mind the Food Gap: Who Does Farm-to-Table Serve?

She explains that the restaurant she and her partner opened in the renovated mill at the center of Saxapahaw's development boom, the one they describe as a "central gathering place for the community," aims to build a model that's economically viable for everyone - including farmers and their staff. "We're here supporting the locals, and they come in and support us," she says.

The Latest: Obama notes Italian contributions to US

American chef Mario Batali holds a tray of pasta during a preview in advance of the State Dinner in honor of the Official Visit of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini in the State Dining Room of th... WASHINGTON - The Latest on Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's official visit to the White House and the final state dinner of the Obama administration : At the final state dinner of his administration, Obama is also praising Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi as someone who represents the energy, optimism, vision and values that can carry Europe forward. And although it's his final state dinner, Obama quoted another famous Italian - the late Yogi Berra - in saying, "It ain't over till it's over."