Evans Food Group recalls pork skin products 05.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer The product contains a known allergen that is not declared on the product label.Read More
Las Vegas firm recalls flatbread pizza products 05.13.2020 By Erica Shaffer In more food safety news, E. coli in beef ravioli products prompts health alert.Read More
Ag Secretary praises reopening of meatpacking plants 05.12.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The UFCW says workers still need proper PPE and testing. Read More
USDA approves Farmers to Families Food Box purchases 05.11.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The agency said it will invest $258 million in meat products as part of the surplus food program. Read More
Sonny Perdue issues letters to governors, meat industry stakeholders regarding Trump’s executive order 05.07.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The letters reiterated the need to follow new CDC and OSHA guidance when reopening plants.Read More
Three USDA inspectors die from COVID-19 05.07.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The union representing inspectors said its members lack proper PPE.Read More
FSIS issues health alert on chicken noodle soup 05.04.2020 By Erica Shaffer The products were shipped to Kroger stores nationwide.Read More
Union calls for more worker protections against coronavirus 04.21.2020 By Erica Shaffer The president of UFCW says workers should be prioritized for testing in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Perdue.Read More
Livestock industry to receive $9.6 billion under ag stimulus plan 04.20.2020 By Erica Shaffer Total funding includes direct payments for farmers and ranchers, commodity purchases.Read More
Sonny Perdue: Food supply is ‘strong, resilient and safe’ 04.17.2020 By Eric Schroeder Ag secretary assures consumers that empty store shelves are demand, not supply issue.Read More