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Sysco Seattle Inc., a Seattle, Wash. firm, is recalling approximately 16,800 pounds of ground beef patties imported from Canada because they may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

One of Wendy’s chicken suppliers, O.K. Foods Inc. of Ft. Smith, Ark, has installed an innovative system that significantly improves the welfare of chickens.

The Kroger Co., the country's largest retailer, announced that it will no longer purchase ground beef containing lean finely textured beef.

JBS's Argentine subsidiary, Swift, has closed five of its six slaughterhouses in Argentina, the last one as recently as February.

Consumers opposed to keeping pregnant sows in tight cages can expect to pay for their clearer consciences with higher food prices.

Brazil's JBS missed forecasts for its fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday as a weak North American poultry market eroded a boost from surging U.S. beef and pork prices.

Southside Market & BBQ, an Elgin, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 2,373 pounds of ready-to-eat beef sausage products.

Wendy's popular Spicy Chicken Sandwich adds even more flavors.

Safeway says in a statement “considerable consumer concern” led to its decision even though the chain believes its beef with the controversial filler in it is safe.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Tuesday widened an existing warning on frozen burgers and steakettes to now include more than 135 different products, due to the possibility they are contaminated with E. coli.