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3 days, 18 hours ago

With government shutdown looming, what happens to bird flu surveillance?

LA Times

Cows graze in a field on Thursday in Petaluma, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to be better prepared to deal with the spread of Type A H5N1 bird flu, which has spread through dairy cows in 16 states — including California— and has caused illnesses in people in the U.S. As government agencies prepare for a …

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5 days, 3 hours ago

Tyson Foods fights to silence debt-stricken farmers after slashing contracts

Raw Story

This story was produced by the Watchdog Writers Group in collaboration with Investigate Midwest. But Cal-Maine’s offer came with a catch: The farmers would have to agree not to sue Tyson Foods for any losses because of the plant closure, according to court filings. His operation near Harrison, Arkansas, was photographed on March 31 Hinkle’s career with Tyson Foods began …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Confused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants your input to reduce food waste

NPR

Confused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants your input to reduce food waste toggle caption Dorisj/Getty Images The can of chickpeas in the pantry has a "best by" date that passed two weeks ago. "It's not only leading to food waste, but it's also causing people to waste a lot of money," says Emily Broad Leib, …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

In three months, 26 foods have been recalled. Why you shouldn’t worry

LA Times

Consumers in California were bombarded last month with 11 food recall notices that included raw milk from Fresno infected with H5N1 bird flu, organic carrots from City of Commerce contaminated with E. coli and cucumbers from Arizona that contained salmonella. “As we get better at identifying, monitoring and tracking we will naturally see an increase in recalls because we’re just …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

US orders testing of milk supply for bird flu amid growing concerns

Deccan Chronicle

The US government has taken steps to better monitor the spread of bird flu among dairy cows, ordering testing of the nation’s milk supply for the H5N1 virus. While bird flu is typically associated with poultry, recent evidence suggests that it has begun spreading to cows, with initial reports indicating transmission through a single event likely in late 2023. Although …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Departamento de Agricultura de EEUU ordena pruebas de gripe aviar en leche a nivel nacional

Associated Press

El gobierno de Estados Unidos ordenó el viernes la realización de pruebas en el suministro nacional de leche para detectar la gripe aviar y así monitorear mejor la propagación del virus en las vacas lecheras. Los funcionarios indicaron que la medida tiene como objetivo “contener y finalmente eliminar el virus”, conocido como Tipo A H5N1, que se detectó por primera …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

USDA Orders Nationwide Testing Of Milk For Bird Flu

Huff Post

Cows stand in the milking parlor of a dairy farm in New Vienna, Iowa, on Monday, July 24, 2023. via Associated Press The U.S. government on Friday ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Under the federal order, dairy farmers and those who handle raw milk …

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USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

Associated Press

The U.S. government on Friday ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Under the federal order, dairy farmers and those who handle raw milk intended for pasteurization must provide samples of the milk on request for testing for bird flu. At least 58 people in the …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases

NPR

USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a federal order requiring the testing of the nation's milk supply amid increasing concerns over bird flu. USDA said Friday the purpose of the federal order is to "identify where the disease is present, …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

How to practice proper food safety this Thanksgiving, according to the USDA

Salon

In anticipation of Thanksgiving, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging consumers to practice proper food safety — especially when thawing, prepping and cooking the star of the holiday: turkey. “On the most popular food holiday of the year, we’re reminding consumers to follow safe food handling practices starting at the grocery store and going all the way through enjoying …

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Trump tariffs could raise grocery, liquor bills - from beef and pork to avocados and tequila

Live Mint

* Tariffs could lead to produce shortages as well as price hikes, experts warn * Mexico and Canada are top suppliers of US agricultural imports * Tariffs may disrupt cattle and pork trade between US, Mexico, and Canada By Leah Douglas and Ed White WASHINGTON/REGINA, Saskatchewan, - U.S. prices may rise next year for avocados, strawberries and other fresh produce, …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump elige a Brooke Rollins como secretaria de Agricultura y completa su propuesta de gabinete

LA Times

ARCHIVO - Brooke Rollins habla en un mitin de campaña en el Madison Square Garden, el 27 de octubre de 2024, en Nueva York. El virtual presidente electo Donald Trump informó el sábado que nominará a la excolaboradora de la Casa Blanca, Brooke Rollins, como su secretaria de Agricultura, completando así las designaciones para tomar las riendas de las dependencias …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump elige a Brooke Rollins como secretaria de Agricultura y completa su propuesta de gabinete

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — El virtual presidente electo Donald Trump informó el sábado que nominará a la excolaboradora de la Casa Blanca, Brooke Rollins, como su secretaria de Agricultura, completando así las designaciones para tomar las riendas de las dependencias estatales con personas de su círculo de asesores y aliados. La funcionaria de 52 años de edad es presidenta y directora general …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last of his picks to lead executive agencies and another choice from within his established circle of advisers and allies. Rollins would succeed Tom Vilsack, President Joe Biden’s agriculture secretary who oversees the sprawling agency that controls …

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1 month ago

Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries

LA Times

Brooke Rollins, shown at Donald Trump’s campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, was chosen to be the next secretary of Agriculture. President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last of his picks to lead executive agencies and another choice from within his established circle …

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1 month ago

Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?

Al Jazeera

President-elect Trump is promising more government efficiency – but is money really being wasted on cats on treadmills? Musk, the world’s richest person, amplified posts on his X platform that said the United States government funded research on “transgender” monkeys, cats on treadmills and “alcoholic rats” sprayed with bobcat urine. Many federal research projects Musk cited overlap with findings in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Shocking moment LSU brings a tiger onto the field in 'cruel and dangerous' stunt before Alabama game

Daily Mail

LSU controversially wheeled a caged Bengal tiger onto the field in front of 100,000 fans before their 42-13 defeat by Alabama on Saturday night. LSU controversially wheeled a live caged tiger onto the field before their game with Alabama The 100,000 fans in attendance went crazy as LSU brought back a famous old tradition Initially, the tiger was lying down, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO thinks they’re having an adventure

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Forty-three monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina have been spotted in the woods near the site and workers are using food to try to recapture them, authorities said Friday. The Rhesus macaques made a break for it Wednesday after an employee at the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee didn’t fully lock …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

USDA bans school lunch fees for low-income families

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027. Families that qualify for free or reduced lunch pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to the report. “But $3.25 per transaction, especially …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

USDA to eliminate school lunch fees for low-income families

LA Times

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027. Families that qualify for free or reduced lunch pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to the report. We will continue to work with Congress to …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A concerning development: H5N1 bird flu has infected a pig in Oregon, officials say

LA Times

Oregon state and federal officials confirmed Wednesday that H5N1 bird flu was found in a pig living in Crook County — the first such swine infection reported in the current outbreak. “Experts and commentators have minimized the outbreak to date, saying, ‘but it’s not in pigs yet.’ Well, now it seems to be, and just in time for the other …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

A wave of major listeria recalls shows food safety will ‘never be perfect’

LA Times

Massive listeria-related recalls in recent months have affected millions of pounds of food products sold nationwide at Trader Joe’s, Target, Walmart, Ralphs and other retailers. “The messages that go out to consumers typically are, ‘We have the safest food supply in the world,’” said Barbara Kowalcyk, director of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security at George Washington University. …

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2 months ago

Expanded listeria recall includes some meat sent to schools

Daily Mail

Millions of meals sent to schools are now included in a nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria. A recall from meat producer BrucePac has grown to nearly 12 million pounds of food that has also been sent to restaurants and major retailers, federal officials said. The updated recall includes prepared salads, burritos and other foods …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Listeria recall expands to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry sold at Trader Joe’s, Target and others

LA Times

Meat producer BrucePac is recalling nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products sold at Trader Joe’s, Target, Walmart, Kroger and other retailers because they might be contaminated with listeria. Meat producer BrucePac is recalling nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products sold at Trader Joe’s, Target, Walmart, Costco, Kroger and other companies because they might be …

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With government shutdown looming, what happens to bird flu surveillance?

Tyson Foods fights to silence debt-stricken farmers after slashing contracts

Confused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants your input to reduce food waste

In three months, 26 foods have been recalled. Why you shouldn’t worry

US orders testing of milk supply for bird flu amid growing concerns

Departamento de Agricultura de EEUU ordena pruebas de gripe aviar en leche a nivel nacional

USDA Orders Nationwide Testing Of Milk For Bird Flu

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases

How to practice proper food safety this Thanksgiving, according to the USDA

Trump tariffs could raise grocery, liquor bills - from beef and pork to avocados and tequila

Trump elige a Brooke Rollins como secretaria de Agricultura y completa su propuesta de gabinete

Trump elige a Brooke Rollins como secretaria de Agricultura y completa su propuesta de gabinete

Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries

Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries

Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?

Shocking moment LSU brings a tiger onto the field in 'cruel and dangerous' stunt before Alabama game

43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO thinks they’re having an adventure

USDA bans school lunch fees for low-income families

USDA to eliminate school lunch fees for low-income families

A concerning development: H5N1 bird flu has infected a pig in Oregon, officials say

A wave of major listeria recalls shows food safety will ‘never be perfect’

Expanded listeria recall includes some meat sent to schools

Listeria recall expands to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry sold at Trader Joe’s, Target and others