NCC asserted its opposition to the proposed rule.

The infection was the second case to occur in Michigan.

The US Agency for International Development has joined the collaboration.

The meat never entered the food supply chain, FSIS said.

The coalition was led by NPPC and AFBF.

Sets 50% floor for US commodities and ocean shipping in Food for Peace.

The funds will be distributed across 81 different projects.

A recent USDA study found that cooking burgers to at least 145°F kills the virus.

Detecting and identifying the pathogen would yield results in hours, not days.   

North Country Smokehouse is one recipient of the funding.