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The Enemies of Food Freedom

The consolidation of power among a few major entities in the food industry is leading to the control of a significant portion of the world's food supply.

Verizon Business Signs Five-Year Agreement with USDA

Verizon Business's partnership with USDA enhances connectivity to enable modern agricultural practices and rural development.

The Enemies of Food Freedom

The consolidation of power among a few major entities in the food industry is leading to the control of a significant portion of the world's food supply.

Verizon Business Signs Five-Year Agreement with USDA

Verizon Business's partnership with USDA enhances connectivity to enable modern agricultural practices and rural development.
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#food-safety

Boar's Head recall triggers USDA watchdog probe into agency's handling of deadly listeria outbreak

The USDA faces scrutiny for its inaction on serious violations at Boar's Head, contributing to a deadly listeria outbreak.

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools

A nationwide recall of nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products due to potential listeria contamination has been expanded to include ready-to-eat meals.

Listeria recall grows to 12M pounds of meat, poultry; some sent to US schools

A significant meat and poultry recall due to listeria contamination affects nearly 12 million pounds of products across major retailers and schools.

Listeria fears spread to schools and even more products as the BrucePac meat-and-poultry recall keeps getting worse

The USDA has expanded a critical recall of 11.8 million pounds of potentially contaminated ready-to-eat meat and poultry products linked to Listeria.

More than 165K pounds of ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Over 165,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli contamination; 15 illness cases linked to this outbreak.

USDA Recalls More Than 20,000 Pounds Of Frozen Beef Products

Improperly inspected beef products recalled due to lack of reinspection by FSIS upon entry to the US.

Boar's Head recall triggers USDA watchdog probe into agency's handling of deadly listeria outbreak

The USDA faces scrutiny for its inaction on serious violations at Boar's Head, contributing to a deadly listeria outbreak.

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools

A nationwide recall of nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products due to potential listeria contamination has been expanded to include ready-to-eat meals.

Listeria recall grows to 12M pounds of meat, poultry; some sent to US schools

A significant meat and poultry recall due to listeria contamination affects nearly 12 million pounds of products across major retailers and schools.

Listeria fears spread to schools and even more products as the BrucePac meat-and-poultry recall keeps getting worse

The USDA has expanded a critical recall of 11.8 million pounds of potentially contaminated ready-to-eat meat and poultry products linked to Listeria.

More than 165K pounds of ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Over 165,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli contamination; 15 illness cases linked to this outbreak.

USDA Recalls More Than 20,000 Pounds Of Frozen Beef Products

Improperly inspected beef products recalled due to lack of reinspection by FSIS upon entry to the US.
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ED signs agreement to tackle college students' food insecurity

The partnership aims to address food insecurity among college students to enhance retention and degree attainment.
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USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Processing fees for free or reduced-price school meals will be eliminated starting in 2027, benefiting low-income families.

U.S. Department of Agriculture bans school lunch fees for low-income families

Starting in 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals won't be charged transaction fees, easing financial burdens for low-income families.

The USDA announces a ban on school lunch processing fees

The USDA has announced that from 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will not face processing fees.

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Processing fees for free or reduced-price school meals will be eliminated starting in 2027, benefiting low-income families.

U.S. Department of Agriculture bans school lunch fees for low-income families

Starting in 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals won't be charged transaction fees, easing financial burdens for low-income families.

The USDA announces a ban on school lunch processing fees

The USDA has announced that from 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will not face processing fees.
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#public-health

There's another massive meat recall over Listeria-and it's a doozy

A massive meat recall involves 11.8 million pounds of products due to Listeria contamination, posing serious health risks.

Bird flu outbreak in humans suspected on Texas farm

Human transmission of bird flu may be more widespread than reported due to farmers avoiding testing, showing symptoms of the virus.

1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat

The discovery of bird flu in U.S. pigs is alarming and highlights potential risks to human health.

US reports fourth case of bird flu in humans

The US announced its fourth human case of bird flu, highlighting the need for vaccine expansion and financial aid for farmers.

CDC warns of more US bird flu cases after second human infected by cows

The second human case of bird flu in US dairy workers has been reported, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and testing among farm workers.

1st human case of bird flu reported in Texas linked to exposure to sick cattle

First human case of bird flu in Texas linked to exposure to dairy cattle
No person-to-person transmission reported, low risk to general public

There's another massive meat recall over Listeria-and it's a doozy

A massive meat recall involves 11.8 million pounds of products due to Listeria contamination, posing serious health risks.

Bird flu outbreak in humans suspected on Texas farm

Human transmission of bird flu may be more widespread than reported due to farmers avoiding testing, showing symptoms of the virus.

1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat

The discovery of bird flu in U.S. pigs is alarming and highlights potential risks to human health.

US reports fourth case of bird flu in humans

The US announced its fourth human case of bird flu, highlighting the need for vaccine expansion and financial aid for farmers.

CDC warns of more US bird flu cases after second human infected by cows

The second human case of bird flu in US dairy workers has been reported, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and testing among farm workers.

1st human case of bird flu reported in Texas linked to exposure to sick cattle

First human case of bird flu in Texas linked to exposure to dairy cattle
No person-to-person transmission reported, low risk to general public
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USDA ReConnect Program Announces $173M in Broadband Funding

USDA announced $173 million in broadband funding for rural communities to enhance internet access through the ReConnect Program.

What happened to a couple of Miami guys who didn't pay for over $1 million of food

American Fruit & Produce Corp. lost its license for failing to pay over $1 million owed for produce, marking a severe violation of agricultural trading laws.

US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happy

California avocado growers are alarmed by the U.S. decision to transfer pest inspections of Mexican avocados to the Mexican government.

You Can Thank Jamaica For The Invention Of Chocolate Milk - Tasting Table

Chocolate milk has a rich history, originating in Jamaica, contrasting its contemporary image of sweetness and controversy over health issues.

Climate-Friendly' Meat? Regulators Tighten Scrutiny of Label Buzzwords.

USDA requires meat producers to verify environmental claims on labels to combat greenwashing.
#listeria-outbreak

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

260 people die annually from listeria poisoning.

Boar's Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

Boar's Head recalls 7 million pounds of deli meat due to listeria outbreak investigation.

Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

260 people die annually from listeria poisoning.

Boar's Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

Boar's Head recalls 7 million pounds of deli meat due to listeria outbreak investigation.
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#bird-flu

H5N1 bird flu virus outbreaks: USDA starts testing ground beef

US government testing ground beef for bird flu but confirms meat supply is safe.

No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

USDA detected bird flu in dairy cattle, with underreporting likely. Human infections rare but dangerous. Dairy workers, including many immigrants, at higher risk.

Bird flu outbreak in Colorado dairy cows and farm workers ramps up testing

Colorado mandates weekly bird flu testing for dairy milk to curb outbreak spread.

We still don't understand how one human apparently got bird flu from a cow

The USDA released an unpublished genetic analysis on the spillover of bird flu into US dairy cattle, highlighting significant insights into the outbreak and the risks associated with virus transmission.

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

Samples of pasteurized milk tested positive for bird flu virus remnants, but not a risk to consumers.

H5N1 bird flu virus outbreaks: USDA starts testing ground beef

US government testing ground beef for bird flu but confirms meat supply is safe.

No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

USDA detected bird flu in dairy cattle, with underreporting likely. Human infections rare but dangerous. Dairy workers, including many immigrants, at higher risk.

Bird flu outbreak in Colorado dairy cows and farm workers ramps up testing

Colorado mandates weekly bird flu testing for dairy milk to curb outbreak spread.

We still don't understand how one human apparently got bird flu from a cow

The USDA released an unpublished genetic analysis on the spillover of bird flu into US dairy cattle, highlighting significant insights into the outbreak and the risks associated with virus transmission.

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

Samples of pasteurized milk tested positive for bird flu virus remnants, but not a risk to consumers.
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#avian-influenza

Alpacas in Idaho test positive for H5N1 bird flu in another world first

Alpacas tested positive for HPAI H5N1 in Idaho, linked to infected poultry, highlighting virus spread among mammals.

U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive

USDA is mandating dairy cows be tested for HPAI H5N1 before interstate movement due to concerns of virus spread.

Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) is spreading in US dairy cows with limited shared information on the outbreak.

Alpacas in Idaho test positive for H5N1 bird flu in another world first

Alpacas tested positive for HPAI H5N1 in Idaho, linked to infected poultry, highlighting virus spread among mammals.

U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive

USDA is mandating dairy cows be tested for HPAI H5N1 before interstate movement due to concerns of virus spread.

Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) is spreading in US dairy cows with limited shared information on the outbreak.
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Can $3 billion persuade Black farmers to trust the Department of Agriculture?

The Biden administration is investing $3.1 billion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address historical discrimination against Black farmers.
Many of the projects receiving the most funding are run by large for-profit companies and agricultural lobbying groups, raising concerns about their ability to serve disadvantaged farmers.
#h5n1

Can H5N1 spread through cow sneezes? Experiment offers clues

Infected milk likely driving the outbreak in US

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: only a matter of time'

Confirmation of avian flu in Minnesota cattle herd; quarantine and disposal measures enacted to contain spread.

Can H5N1 spread through cow sneezes? Experiment offers clues

Infected milk likely driving the outbreak in US

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: only a matter of time'

Confirmation of avian flu in Minnesota cattle herd; quarantine and disposal measures enacted to contain spread.
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Wounded pigs and dehydrated ducks: Questions arise about how the Agriculture Department treats its animals

The USDA is facing criticism for mistreatment of animals in its labs.
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