Tecumseh Poultry LLC expected to operate as a separate, wholly owned subsidiary of Tyson Foods and retain its approximately 600 employees.

Goodman Food Products, Texas, Inc., a Mansfield, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 34,400 pounds of fully cooked ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard, white plastic.

Former Sara Lee CEO will join Kohlberg & Co., the private equity firm acquiring the businesses, as executive chairman at closing of the deal.

This will be a hands-on interactive session including live purebred animals and carcasses for discussion and evaluation.

Pork, particularly ribs and chops, is the meat of choice for Hispanics and African Americans during grilling season.