USDA disagreed with the findings, saying its actions complied with applicable laws.

The agency said meat and poultry purchases will also happen later this year.

The trend has shown an increase in various proteins around the country.

The organization was part of a $100 million program by the USDA.

The USDA’s plan to relocate agencies to Kansas City face challenges.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, FSIS said.

The company has received more than a quarter of the money from the government trade program.

Corn futures tumbled following the report’s release.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine submitted the petition in 2013.

The North Carolina company issued the recall following a consumer complaint.