WASHINGTON – R.L. Zeigler Co. Inc. of Selma, Ala. is recalling about 28, 610 pounds of hot dog product that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the Food Safety

WASHINGTON – The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Friday issued Notice 80-08, which informs program personnel that they are to begin routine sampling of raw ground beef

DES MOINES, Iowa – Agriprocessors Inc. on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming immigration raids on its financial problems. The company reportedly filed for the protection before

NEW YORK – The Wendy’s/Arby’s Group reported Thursday that both chains swung to losses for the third quarter because of slowing sales and the costs of a major acquisition.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has launched a Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) listserv. The agency says that the listserv will notify

DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Pork Board (NPB) will complete its work on the 2009 strategic plan and budget when it meets in Des Moines, Iowa on Nov.

WASHINGTON – A proposition that would ban modern housing systems for egg-laying hens, veal calves and gestating sows by 2015 was approved on Election Day by California voters. Florida,

WASHINGTON – American Meat Institute (AMI) President J. Patrick Boyle on Wednesday announced organizational changes to enhance the group’s effectiveness. AMI Senior Vice President of Convention, Administration and Member

WASHINGTON – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has congratulated President-elect Barrack Obama on winning the 2008 election. “As one of America’s largest agricultural organizations, we look forward to working

Barbara YoungEditor-in-ChiefThe National ProvisionerMy reality Nov. 5, 2008, the next day: Election 2008 is behind us. America voted its choice for national, state and local leaders whom they expect