The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two flocks in Minnesota — a commercial turkey flock in Meeker County and a backyard mixed species flock (non-poultry) in Mower County.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert due to concerns that the chicken breast in ready-to-eat chicken breast meal kits may contain wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product labels.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is currently experiencing a labor shortage impacting both manufacturers and consumers, and this is a challenging time for manufacturers.