Salmonella prevalence on chicken decreases 34%: FSIS quarterly report October 30, 2013 No Comments It represents a decrease of over 120 percent during the past five years.Read More
Recall of broccoli salad kits with bacon expanded October 30, 2013 No Comments Approximately 22,849 pounds of broccoli salad kit products recalled due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the salad dressing.Read More
Foster Farms pledges to lead industry in Salmonella control October 29, 2013 No Comments The company has implemented 23 new control measures specifically for Salmonella reduction.Read More
Koch Foods plans $20 million expansion October 29, 2013 No Comments The expansion in its Alabama facilities could create about 150 jobs and generate almost $6 million in income for local chicken farmers.Read More
Mountaire Farms seeking state grants to expand business October 29, 2013 No Comments The poultry processor is seeking to expand its Millsboro processing plant.Read More
Roundup: Recalls for chicken salad products expanded; salad kits, salami recalled October 28, 2013 No Comments The expanded recalls are due to Listeria concerns.Read More
Sanderson Farms announces new credit agreement October 28, 2013 No Comments Its existing revolving credit facility through a consortium of banks has been increased from $500 million to $600 million. Read More
Tyson stops buying Canadian cattle for U.S. beef plants October 25, 2013 No Comments The change is due to country-of-origin labeling rules which require labels on meat packages to show where an animal was born, raised and slaughtered.Read More
Checkoff changes marketing direction in FY14 October 25, 2013 No Comments Consumers can now see and hear the tantalizing sights and sounds of “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” messages without putting down their mobile devices.Read More
Chicken salads recalled due to Listeria concerns October 25, 2013 No Comments Boston Salads and Provisions Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 222,959 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad products.Read More