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Over 4,000 Pounds of Pork Sausage Recalled Due to Possible Contamination
The products were shipped to retail locations in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.
'Feral Swine Bomb'? Find Out Why Wild Pigs Are Becoming a Problem
Feral pig populations are spreading to more states than ever, causing agricultural chaos and damaging local ecosystems.
Chicken Salad Recall As 1,200 Pounds of Ukrop Products May Contain Nuts
The ready-to-eat chicken salad products were shipped to retailers in North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia.
USDA Revokes Jeff Lowe's Zoo License, 'Tiger King' Star Can't Show Big Cats
Lowe, who had a recent court date for a case involving an illegal big cat business in Las Vegas, had faced charges of animal neglect.
200,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Over Life-Threatening Undeclared Allergens
Food company product labels neglected to mention serious allergens including peanuts, oysters, milk, wheat and soy.
Plant Grown From Mystery China Seeds to be Removed
People across the U.S. have been receiving unsolicited mystery seeds from China in what the USDA believes is a so-called "brushing" scam.
Over 38,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled by USDA After Not Being Inspected
JBS USA produces meat and poultry products for the U.S. and Canada.
USDA Finds Numerous Starved and Ailing Animals at 'Tiger King' Zoo
A USDA report found wolves, bears, tigers and other animals suffering from medical neglect and dangerous living conditions.
Chicken Nugget Recall: Rubber Pieces Found in Products in Four States
The recalled Pilgrim's Pride frozen chicken nuggets were shipped to Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Texas.
'Tiger King' Zoo Under Investigation After Photos Showing Injured Big Cats
PETA asked for the zoo from the Netflix docuseries to be investigated after video and photos allegedly showed young lions suffering from medical neglect.
Nestle Recalls Vegetarian Lean Cuisine Fettuccini Alfredo Products
The typically vegetarian product was found to contain chicken and soya, an allergen.
USDA Warns Asian Gypsy Moth Could Cause Widespread Damage to U.S.
The caterpillars of Asian gypsy moths can destroy large sections of forest. Sweetgum, apple, popular, oak, willow and linden trees are some of the plants that could be at risk.
USDA Recalls More than 3,000 Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Pork
The recall affects 10-ounce boxes of Mac's Chicharrones Pork Skins Hot and Spicy Variety Pack produced by Evans Food Group.
Will The Price Of Meat Go Up? USDA Officials Say Yes
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused America's meat processing plants to temporarily close as workers test positive for the coronavirus, and fueling fears of substantial price increases on meat.
U.S. Pork Production Devastated With Meat Shortages Expected
Stocks of pork products will be low throughout May, with slaughterhouses shutting down because of workers contacting the coronavirus.
GOP Lawmaker Asks USDA to Reconsider Importing Chinese Citrus Fruits
"The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us all firsthand that we cannot trust the word of the Chinese government," Collins wrote Monday.
USDA Announces $19 Billion Relief Program for Farmers and Ranchers
"The program will include direct payments to farmers as well as mass purchases of dairy, meat and agricultural produce to get that food to the people in need," Trump said.
USDA Tweet About Santa Entering U.S. Brings Comparisons to Migrant Camps
A tweet from the U.S. Department of Agriculture about issuing Santa a permit to enter the country raised the hackles of some Twitter users who brought up the plight of migrants in detention camps.
More Than 1,000 Pounds of Pork Sausages Recalled Over Contamination Fears
Approximately 1,092 pounds of ready to eat pork sausage products shipped to Illinois and New York might be contaminated.
USDA Recalls More Than 2,800 Pounds of Veal and Lamb Products
The USDA warns there is a high risk to consumer health after routine processes revealed more than 2,800 pounds of meat had failed to go through the standard import inspection process.
USDA Announces Chicken Soup Recall After Customer Complaints
Cartons of soup produced by Canyon Creek Soup Co. Ltd. were found to contain wheat and soy allergens.
5 Ways To Reduce Food Waste This Holiday Season
Bea Johnson, author of 'Zero Waste Home,' shared her top tips for curbing waste at the holidays with Newsweek.
EPA Reauthorizes Use of 'Dangerous' 'Cyanide Bombs' That Kill Thousands
Critics say that the traps "inhumanely and indiscriminately" kill thousands of animals every year, posing a danger to endangered species, domestic pets and even humans.
Nabisco Recalls 11-Ounce Boxes of Cheese Nips Over Plastic Contaminaton
Mondolez Global has voluntarily recalled select batches of Nabisco Cheese Nips over concerns they may contain pieces of yellow plastic.
Tongass Tribes to Testify in Battle Against Lifting of Logging Restrictions
Tongass National Forest is one of the largest intact temperate forests in the world, covering an area of around 16.7 million acres.
Government Preparing To Shoot Feral Hogs From Helicopters at KY Park
A joint effort by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Kentucky Division of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Forest Service is scheduled to begin this month to eradicate the non-native feral hogs from the park.
Ground Beef Recall: 130,000 Pounds of Meat Products Could Contain Plastic
The recall notice was issued after customer complaints made to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
2 Million Pounds of Simmons Products May Contain Unsafe Levels of Metal
A recall notice was published by the USDA after the issue was brought to Simmons' attention during further processing.
Poultry Recall After 22 Tons Distributed Without Import Inspection
In addition to failing to go through the usual food inspection processes, the products came from Vietnam—a country that is not eligible to export poultry products to the U.S. or any meat products aside from catfish.
USDA Greenlights Nationwide Hemp Farming in Response to CBD Industry
Industrial hemp farming will become legal in every state and on reservation land thanks to a new farming program implemented by the U.S. government.