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Marie Callender's frozen shepherd's pie recalled due to ‘flexible plastic'
Nearly 3,000 pounds of frozen beef shepherd’s pie products are being recalled over contamination concerns, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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US beefs up campaign to ensure accurate animal welfare claims on meat, poultry packaging
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it hopes to weed out false or misleading animal-welfare claims on meat and poultry packaging with new guidance and testing. The claims __ such as “pasture-raised,” “humanely raised,” and “raised without antibiotics” __ are increasingly popular with consumers. But critics say the USDA isn’t adequately substantiating producers’ claims or ensuring they meet customers’ expectations....
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After late frost hits Northeast vineyards, orchards, states seek federal assistance
Vineyards and apple orchards across the Northeast are still gauging damage from a late-season frost in May that wiped out a third to most of the crop for some growers who say it’s the worst frost damage they have ever seen. Some states are seeking federal disaster declarations, which would make low-interest loans and other programs available to affected...
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2,100 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Over ‘Rubber-Like' Substance in Patties
The recalled beef was produced on March 14, 2023 and sold nationwide.
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Pandemic-Era Food Stamp Benefits Are About to End. Strained Food Banks Are Bracing for Spike in Need
Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink.
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USDA Proposes Sweeping Changes to Poultry Production to Fight Salmonella Outbreaks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing sweeping changes in the way chicken and turkey meat is processed in an effort to reduce salmonella illnesses from food contamination.
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What's the Difference Between Sell By, Best By and Use By Dates on Food Labels?
Food labels such as “sell by,” “use by” and “best by” have long been confused for expiration dates on grocery products. Here’s what you need to know.