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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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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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Millions of Americans Are About to Have SNAP Benefits Cut
NBC10’s Matt DeLucia reports on what the end of the COVID-pandemic-related extra SNAP benefits coming to an end means to millions of people.
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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.
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Mislabeled Healthy Choice Bowls Recalled Nationwide, Contains Undeclared Allergens
The USDA says some Healthy Choice Power Bowls are being recalled because they were mislabeled and contain undeclared allergens.
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USDA Issues Health Alert for Ground Beef in Some HelloFresh Meal Kits Over E. Coli Concerns
The agency said a recall wasn’t being issued because the products are no longer available for purchase
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USDA Issues Public Health Alert Over Perdue Chicken Tenders Possibly Contaminated With Plastic
The department says the issue was brought to light after it received a complaint from a consumer that reported a chicken tender had a small piece of clear plastic and blue dye inside it.
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Why Experts Say You Should Immediately Squish This Bug On Sight
Officials are asking residents to immediately kill any spotted lanternflies on sight. The sap-sucking insect poses a threat to agricultural crops and the logging industry.
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USDA Proposes New Rules for Processors to Reduce Salmonella in Chicken Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing new regulations that would force food processors to reduce the amount of salmonella bacteria found in some raw chicken products or risk shutdowns.
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Retailers Set Purchase Limits Amid Baby Formula Shortage
Retailers CVS and Walgreens announce they are setting limits on the number of baby formula products customers can purchase as the U.S. faces an ongoing baby formula shortage.
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60 Tons of Ground Beef Recalled Nationwide Over E. Coli Concerns
The recalled products were sold under the brand names Nature’s Reserve, SEG, Thomas Farms and Tajima beef patties