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Red Tape Prevents Some Families With Food Insecurity From Getting Help
Food insecurity means "access to adequate food for active, healthy living is limited by lack of money and other resources." In cases of very low food security, at least one member of the household changes their eating habits to make more food available for others.
Rangers Discover an Underground Fire That Has Been Burning for Over a Year
The Coal Seam Fire—so named because it sits along a coal seam—was set alight during the Plateau Fire, which hit the region in the summer of 2018.
Taco Bell Beef Recalled after Potential Contamination with Metal Shavings
Taco Bell informed the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that three customers had complained about finding metal shavings in their food.
USDA Changes to Hog Slaughterhouse Rules May Risk 'More Contamination'
The updated procedures let meat companies kill pigs as quickly as they want and pass inspection responsibilities from government officials to plant employees.
EPA Reauthorizes Controversial 'Cyanide Bombs' for Killing Wild Animals
The devices use bait to lure wildlife before releasing deadly sodium cyanide into the mouth of any animal that takes a bite.
Two Peacocks Called Bert and Ernie Euthanized in Oregon, Sparking Backlash
"They were not aggressive. If anything, they were afraid of us," countered one local resident of the River Terrace neighborhood in Tigard.
Pillsbury Unbleached Flour, Chef Boyardee Recalled
Two products were recalled this week for misbranding and undeclared allergens, the USDA announced.
173,376 Pounds Of Boston Market Frozen Meals Recalled
The affected products were produced on various dates between December 7, 2018 and February 15.
Trump Trade War to Cost U.S. Farm Exports $1.9 Billion
"The share of total U.S. agricultural exports to China in value terms is projected to be 6 percent, down sharply, with China falling from the top market in 2017 to fifth place," USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson said.
How Shutdown 2018 Hurts Food Programs
Some argue that a lack of funding for the federal government's supplemental food programs could put lives in danger.
Trump Admin Uses USDA to Limit Food Stamp Benefits
The Department of Agriculture proposed a rule Thursday that would make it more difficult for states to waive work requirements already in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The Clean Meat Revolution Is Coming
Even the former CEO of Tyson Foods says artificial meat is the way forward.
Farmers Mock Donald Trump's Paltry Aid Payments
Farmers, particularly those growing corn and soybeans, have been affected by trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Lab-Grown Meat Is Coming to America
The FDA and USDA will regulate meat created from cultured cells.
All the Major Food Recalls so Far in 2018
Food recalls occur where there is an unexpected organism or allergen found in a food product.
USDA Recalls Nearly 50,000 Pounds of Smoked Sausage
A restaurant complained about finding white, hard plastic embedded in the sausages before slicing.
More Than 7 Tons of Barbecued Beef Recalled
The issue was discovered after J.T.M. Provisions received two complaints from customers.
'High-Risk' Beef Recall: What Caused USDA Alert
A Texas company is recalling beef products after it was discovered they were produced without a USDA inspector present.
Trump Administration Withdraws Animal Welfare Rule
The administration withdrew a rule that would require poultry to be housed in spaces large enough to move freely, fully stretch their wings and have some access to outdoor space.
Millions of Americans On Food Stamps Are Going Hungry
Republicans want to cut food stamps, but they're already insufficient.
Trader Joe's Recalls Food With Plastic and Glass Shards
The recalls are not nationwide, but are limited to a dozen states.
Puerto Ricans Can't Use Food Stamps for Hot Meals
Food stamps are typically not permitted for use in fast-food restaurants or other places serving pre-prepared hot meals.
Congress May Make Feeding the Poor Even Harder
And federal assistance does cover the cost of a nutritious meal, new research shows.
USDA Sued for "Barbaric" Wild Animal Killings
Wildlife Services killed five animals per minute last year.
Latest Food Recall Is For 7 Million Pounds of Hot Dogs
Brands affected include Sabrett, Papaya King and Western Beef.
Non-Chain Restaurants Also Serve High-Calorie Meals
Your favorite independent neighborhood spot is also cooking up entrées guaranteed to expand your waistline.
New Dietary Guidelines Cook Up Controversy
The controversial advice instructs Americans to eat a plant-based diet, limit sugar and avoid saturated fats such as those found in red meat.
Proposed U.S. Dietary Guidelines Are Flawed
A report says the new food and nutrition recommendations up for review do not sufficiently reflect relevant science.
Republicans Oppose New Dietary Guidelines
Advising people to eat less steak causes big controversy.
Avian Flu Threatens Poultry Industry
Approximately 43 million birds at farms across the country have been hit by this year's outbreak.