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
Marquez Brothers settle discrimination lawsuit 09.19.2019 By MEAT+POULTRY Staff The California company allegedly discouraged non-Hispanic people from applying for jobs.Read More
Nebraska Costco poultry operation faces protests 09.12.2019 By Erica Shaffer A petition was launched in response to Costco’s plans to build more poultry barns.Read More
Sanderson Farms receives subpoena in price-fixing lawsuit 09.10.2019 By Ryan McCarthy The DOJ recently gave a subpoena to Tyson Foods as well.Read More
Mississippi to ‘tighten up’ food labeling law 09.09.2019 By Erica Shaffer Proposed rule would require ‘appropriate qualifiers’ for alternative proteins.Read More
Koch Foods lawsuit: ICE raid was done illegally 09.09.2019 By Ryan McCarthy The complaint said the search and seizure were unlawful under the 4th Amendment.Read More