USDA agrees to compensate Tyson over inspection allegations 11.05.2019 By Ryan McCarthy The company filed a lawsuit in May claiming 8,000 carcasses were removed from production linked to fraudulent inspection reports.Read More
COOL for beef, pork on US Senate’s plate 11.04.2019 By Erica Shaffer Sens. Mike Rounds, John Thune and Jon Tester introduce new labeling laws.Read More
Minnesota law firm files lawsuit related to Tip Top chicken recall 10.09.2019 By Erica Shaffer Pritzger Hageman alleges their client was sickened by Listeria in contaminated chicken salad.Read More
US Senators seek inquiry into JBS business 10.09.2019 By Ryan McCarthy The letter asked the US Treasury to look into dealings with Brazilian and Venezuelan companies.Read More
UFCW files suit against USDA regarding swine slaughter modernization rule 10.08.2019 By Kimberlie Clyma The suit claims workers will be at risk with the elimination of line speed limits in plants.Read More
R-CALF seeks injunction against USDA’s electronic animal ID plan 10.07.2019 By Erica Shaffer The agency plans to transition to RFID tags for cattle and bison by 2023.Read More
NAMI challenges California’s Prop 12 10.07.2019 By Erica Shaffer The meat industry advocate filed a lawsuit on grounds the law violates the US Constitution.Read More
Cattle dealer sentenced for selling adulterated food 10.03.2019 By MEAT+POULTRY Staff Cory Gillette pleaded guilty in US District Court.Read More
Texas meatpackers plead guilty to selling unauthorized, adulterated meat 09.30.2019 By Ryan McCarthy West Texas Provisions sold 775K lbs. of products to prisons in 18 states.Read More
DOJ: Former Brooklyn wholesalers indicted on using fake USDA stamps on meat 09.27.2019 By Ryan McCarthy The two misbranded USDA “Choice” with USDA “Prime” and sold them at a higher price.Read More