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Bird flu found in Tennessee chicken flock on Tyson-contracted farm

March 6, 2017

Bird flu found in Tennessee chicken flock on Tyson-contracted farm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday said it has confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic version of avian influenza in a commercial chicken breeder flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Ohio company recalls more than 40,000 pounds of veal

March 3, 2017

Ohio company recalls more than 40,000 pounds of veal

An Ohio-based company has issued a recall for more than 40,000 pounds of boneless veal product over concerns of a possible E.coli contamination.

China egg producers brace for pain from bird flu crackdown

February 27, 2017

China egg producers brace for pain from bird flu crackdown

With many poultry markets closed in the wake of China's worst-ever bird flu outbreak, local egg producers are being forced to shell out to feed and water chickens long after they would normally have been killed and sold for meat.

PetSmart recalls dog food over potential metal choking hazard

February 13, 2017

PetSmart recalls dog food over potential metal choking hazard

PetSmart has issued a voluntary recall for a variation of its Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food due to a potential choking hazard found in one of its lots.

Sargento recalls cheese due to possible contamination

February 13, 2017

Sargento recalls cheese due to possible contamination

Wisconsin-based cheesemaker Sargento Foods Inc. is recalling a specialty cheese because of possible bacterial contamination.

Pet medicines pose poison risk for kids

February 9, 2017

Pet medicines pose poison risk for kids

Parents who store medicines and household cleaners out of reach to protect their kids from accidental poisoning shouldn't forget to consider any drugs they have for the family pet, a new study suggests.

Study finds new bacterial strain can contaminate shellfish

February 9, 2017

Study finds new bacterial strain can contaminate shellfish

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found a new strain of the bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

Agency traces listeria in Blue Bell product to Iowa supplier

February 2, 2017

Agency traces listeria in Blue Bell product to Iowa supplier

Federal inspectors have confirmed listeria found in a brand of Blue Bell ice cream that prompted another recall of its products originated with a third-party supplier.

Chinese authorities warn counterfeit Nestle, Knorr products may be toxic

January 18, 2017

Chinese authorities warn counterfeit Nestle, Knorr products may be toxic

China’s food regulation agency is warning residents against consuming potentially toxic products disguised as being produced by reputable brands.

Twinkies recalled for possible salmonella contamination

January 10, 2017

Twinkies recalled for possible salmonella contamination

Hostess has recalled some of its Twinkies due to potential contamination with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.