The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-11-20
FDA sends warning over import violations to food firm in New York and pet food firm in Minnesota
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not Read more
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2023-11-20
FSA assesses risk of norovirus from oysters
Scientists at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have looked at the key topics to consider when dealing with norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters. Read more
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2023-11-20
Preventing foodborne illnesses can help keep super bugs at bay
Encouraging news about progress in the ongoing battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is highlighted in a landmark report recently released by the Read more
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2023-11-19
Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak
Canadian officials have ordered the recall of dozens of freshcut fruit products in connection with an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The 69 products Read more
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2023-11-19
Consumer complaint of foreign object leads to recall of ground beef products
Skyline Provisions Inc. of Harvey, IL, is recalling 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with a foreign object, the U.S. Read more
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2023-11-19
Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China
A large outbreak with almost 200 cases in China was caused by poor hygiene at the producer and inadequate food storage at schools, according to a recent Read more
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2024-05-17
Peanut Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that peanut producers voted to continue the National Peanut Board’s research and promotion program. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Default Decision against Michael “Brent” Wagner for Violating the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Michael “Brent” Wagner of Goldthwaite, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2024, for violations of the... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with McLamb’s Abattoir & Meats Inc., of Benson, N.C., on March 26, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Duvall Livestock Market LP, of Greensboro, Ga., on April 19, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Simmons Foods Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Simmons Foods Inc., of Siloam, Ark., on April 3, 2024, for alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S)... Read more
2024-05-16
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Scott Alan Sanders, d/b/a S.A.S. Dairy, d/b/a Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders, d/b/a Fire Lake Jerseys
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a decision and order against Scott Alan Sanders, doing business as S.A.S. Dairy, doing business as Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders,... Read more