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One of the pork sausage labels released with the recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Bob Evans Farms Inc. Recalls Pork Sausage Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

January 21, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

As of January 21, 2021, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of pork sausage product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue rubber, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food […]

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This Super Bowl, Don’t Get Sacked by Foodborne Illness

January 31, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

According to the National Chicken Council, Americans will consume more than 1.4 billion chicken wings this Super Bowl Sunday. Add to that countless slices of pizza and other munchies, and you’ll have a recipe for […]

Two of the egg roll packaging labels released with the recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Egg Rolls, 126K Pounds, Recalled Due to Insanitary Production and Packing

October 20, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

T & R Enterprise USA Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products, Shipped to Institutions, Due to Insanitary Conditions T & R Enterprise USA Inc., a St. Louis, Missouri. establishment, is recalling approximately 126,000 pounds of […]

Hurricane flooding. Source: North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
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USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Hurricane Dorian

September 2, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On August 31, 2019, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The National Hurricane Center reports that […]

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USDA Investigating Detection of Genetically Engineered Wheat in Washington

June 8, 2019 Kay Whatley

On June 7, 2019, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the discovery of genetically engineered (GE) wheat plants growing in an unplanted agricultural field in Washington State.  The […]

Label issued with Johnsonville, LLC Recall, January 2019. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Recalls Issued Due to Rubber, Wood in Meat Products

January 19, 2019 Kay Whatley

Recalls issued in the last few days cover chicken and pork processed foods contaminated, likely during the manufacturing process. Chicken nuggets potentially contaminated with wood, and pork sausage contaminated with rubber, resulted in the recall […]

Two of the labels released with the Jenny-O raw ground turkey products recall. Source: USDA FSIS
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Jennie-O Ground Turkey Recall Is Latest in Nationwide Salmonella Reading Investigation

November 16, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC, a Barron, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be associated with an illness outbreak of Salmonella Reading, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety […]

US Department of Agriculture and National Institute of Food and Agriculture logos.
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Two NC Nonprofits Receive Food Safety Modernization Act Awards

March 31, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

On March 28, 2018, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced awards to provide food safety education for producers and processors affected by the Food Safety Modernization Act. Two North Carolina nonprofits […]

Label from recalled Guymon Extracts Inc. pork products. Source: USDA FSIS
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Pork Products Recalled for Potential Pathogen Growth

February 7, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Guymon Extracts Inc., a Guymon, Oklahoma establishment, is recalling approximately 4,202 pounds of fully cooked pork products due to a processing deviation that may have allowed potential spore-forming pathogen growth including Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens, the US […]

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US Dept of Agriculture Issues “Permit” for Santa’s Reindeer

December 22, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

On December 22, 2017, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Claus of the North Pole, a broker with Worldwide Gifts, Unlimited. The […]

One of the PFP Enterprises LLC recalled products: beef found to contain soy. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Soy Found in Beef Shipped to Texas School

December 21, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

PFP Enterprises LLC, also doing business as Texas Meat Packers, a Fort Worth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 7,570 pounds of ground beef products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the US Department of […]

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NIFA to Support Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities

November 1, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

On November 1, 2017, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support to develop local and self-reliant food systems, such as farm to table enterprises that bring […]

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USDA Provides Support for Hurricane-Impacted Dairies in Puerto Rico

October 19, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

 In the wake of the 2017 hurricanes, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing emergency assistance to dairy operators in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. USDA is preparing for signup to begin October […]

Figure from the USDA Draft Environmental Impact Statement - April, 2017 on GE Eucalyptus.
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Opposition to USDA Proposal to Legalize Genetically Engineered Eucalyptus Trees

July 6, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

A Quarter of a Million People Say NO to First-Ever GE Forest Tree Well over a quarter of a million people and 500 organizations submitted comments yesterday rejecting the commercialization of ArborGen Inc.’s genetically engineered […]

Black Footed Ferrett photo by USFWS J. Michael Lockhart. Source: www.biologicaldiversity.org.
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Taxpayer-funded Wildlife Services Killing Coyotes, Bears, Wolves, & Other Animals

March 14, 2017 Kay Whatley

2.7 Million Animals Killed by Federal Wildlife-destruction Program in 2016 By Center for Biological Diversity The highly-secretive arm of the US Department of Agriculture known as Wildlife Services killed more than 2.7 million animals during 2016, […]

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USDA Says It will Ease Land Transfer to Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

December 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

Allows for Transfer of Certain Conservation Reserve Program Land to New Farmers; Provides Priority Enrollment in Working Lands Conservation Programs By Kent Politsch, USDA Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam on December 29, 2016 announced that […]

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Breakdown of New GIPSA Poultry Regulations

December 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Farm Aid and Family Farmers Discuss GIPSA’s New Regulations Governing Poultry-growing Contracts By Brittany Vanderpool On December 14, 2016, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) published a series of rules […]

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NIFA Announces $3 Million in Funding for Robotics Research

December 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

More than 30 Small Businesses to Receive Second-Round Funding for Innovative Solutions in Food Production, Food Safety and Forest Management By Sally Gifford, nifa.usda.gov The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and […]

A Northern Bobwhite. Source: USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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NRCS to Expand Targeted Conservation Effort for Wildlife on Ag Lands

December 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

11 New Working Lands for Wildlife Projects Provide Opportunities for Producers to Restore, Protect Habitat By Justin Fritscher, Natural Resources Conservation Service From the northern bobwhite to trout and salmon, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]

Students eating lunch in cafeteria. Source: Food and Nutrition Services, USDA.
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USDA Releases School Meals Application Prototype

November 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

New Web Application Designed to Save Time, Money By FNS Office of the Chief Communications Officer On November 30, 2016, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) introduced its first ever web-based […]

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Fayetteville NC Company Recalls 237,891 Pounds of Pork BBQ

November 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Morty Pride Meats, Inc. Recalls Pork Barbeque Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Released by Veronika Medina, fsis.usda.gov Morty Pride Meats, Inc., a Fayetteville, North Carolina establishment, is recalling approximately 237,891 pounds of pork barbeque […]

Some grant recipients work to get locally grown fruits and vegetables to food insecure families. Photo: Frank and Kay Whatley.
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“Food Insecurity” Grant Applications Being Accepted for $16.7 Million Available

October 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Seeks Applications for Next Round of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program Grants The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on October 20, 2016, announced the availability of up to $16.7 million in competitive […]

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NIFA Awards $8.6 Million in Community Food Projects

October 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Sally Gifford, nifa.usda.gov The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) on September 30, 2016, announced details on investments of $8,640,000 in 33 projects to foster self-sustaining solutions that help […]

Ten newest agricultural officers sworn into the Foreign Service, from left to right: Sean Cox, Mark Wallace, Abraham Inouye, Gene Kim, Kirsten Luxbacher, Neil Mikulski, Mary Rose Parrish, Amanda Hinkle, and Ben Rau. Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Washington DC.
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New Agricultural Officers Sworn Into Foreign Service

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Ten employees of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) were sworn in as Foreign Service Officers during a July 13, 2016, ceremony at USDA headquarters in Washington. The new officers include […]

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Interior, USDA Announce More Than $47 Million in Investments

June 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

Funds For Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Drought Response & Agriculture Operations Across the West Reclamation Commissioner López, USDA Secretary Vilsack Announce Strengthened Collaboration to Address Water Supply-and-Demand Imbalances Released by Peter Soeth, usbr.gov The US Departments […]

"Danger Zone" image from the Kitchen Companion handbook issued by the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, Omaha NE/Washington DC.
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Memorial Day Food Safety Tips issued by USDA

May 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

USDA Urges Consumers to Keep Clear of the Danger Zone This Summer Released by the Food Safety Education Staff Summer cookouts are right around the corner and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety […]

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Small Business Funding Competition Announced

May 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

USDA-NSF Announce Competition to Help Small Businesses Achieve Economic Success Released by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the […]

Source: USDA NIFA.
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Food Safety Related Grants Available from USDA NIFA

April 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

USDA Announces $4.7 Million Available in Grants for Food Safety Training, Outreach and Technical Assistance Released by Kelly Flynn, nifa.usda.gov The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on April 18, 2016, announced the availability of $4.7 million in grants […]

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The Strange-ness: April UFO Sightings in CO

April 13, 2016

By Kay Whatley, Editor Three Colorado residents reported UFO sightings during the month of April. Photos available for two of them are nearly identical. The first sighting reported via the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) occurred […]

Poster for the Georgey Noory and Friends event August 27, 2016, in Asheville NC. Source: Danheiser/Wagner Entertainment.
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Paranormal Talk Coming to NC

June 8, 2016

An August 27, 2016, special event brings the host of Coast to Coast AM, George Noory, to Asheville NC. Noory will be joined by Ufologist Micah Hanks, The Paul Revere of our century, William R. Forstchen, […]

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US UFO Sightings by US State: April 2018

May 1, 2018

By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

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