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Check your fridge and freezer -- thousands of pounds of beef shipped to Michigan is being recalled for possible E. coli.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has recalled 3,436 pounds of Boneless beef chuck product as it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

An NPR data analysis shows Black farmers were accepted for USDA direct loans at a lower rate than other racial groups in 2022. Direct loans are supposed to be among the easiest for farmers to get.

The global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza has devastated the commercial poultry industry and wild birds in recent years.

The new standards, if implemented, would limit added sugars and sodium and emphasize whole-grain and domestically-produced products.

plastic tray of “Frederik’s by Meijer Spanish Style Charcuterie Sampler Tray” with sell by date 4/15/236-oz. plastic tray of “Colameco’s Primo Naturale Genoa Uncured Salami” with sell by date 12/23/237-oz. plastic tray of “Colameco’s Primo Naturale Black Pepper Uncured Salami” with use by dates 12/22/23, 12/30/23, and 1/17/241-lb. plastic tray of “Del Duca Genoa Salami, Uncured Pepperoni & Hard Salami” with use by date 5/4/2312-oz. plastic tray of “Gourmet Selection Sopressata, Capocollo, Hard Salame” with sell by date 4/14/23All the recalled items have the establishment number “EST.

Tom Chapman of the Organic Trade Association said the updates are “the single largest revision to the organic standards since they were published in 1990.”

A good way to have success in a home garden is to plant vegetable or flower varieties that are designated All-America Selections award winners.

While relatively new to American farms, silvopasture is actually one of the oldest land-use practices in human history

Moving subsidies from commodity crops to fruits and vegetables is often touted as a way to increase consumption of the latter. But it won't work.

Over one-third of food in the U.S. goes uneaten through loss or waste, according to the USDA. But experts say food waste is a systemic issue.

Please pass the red Jell-O stuffing! This map reveals some surprising differences in states' stuffing tastes (or dressing, if you live in the South).

You're running out of time to reserve a Thanksgiving turkey online.

The premier food rescue and food bank serving Washtenaw County was awarded the United States Department of Agriculture’s Emergency Food Assistance Program Reach and Resiliency Grant.

Bob Evans is recalling more than 7.5 thousand pounds of Italian pork sausage products that may be contaminated with a thin, blue rubber.

This is the best way to get your Thanksgiving turkey now -- and how to get a free one.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The USDA is predicting a turkey shortage for this year’s Thanksgiving holiday. That’s because supply is down -- 2 to 3 percent fewer birds than 2021 – while demand remains steady. To further aggravate the supply-demand situation, grain prices are up, increasing the cost of turkey production. “In the turkey industry, 5.4 million turkeys have been depopulated because of HPAI exposure,” the USDA reported in July. “Like food retailers across the county, Giant Eagle is navigating the effects of the avian flu on various poultry items,” he says.

The ongoing spread of bird flu will likely affect the price and availability of turkeys leading up to Thanksgiving.

AdvancePierre Foods Inc. is recalling 4,137 pounds of pork loin steak fritter product that may be contaminated with foreign materials.

Make fast, juicy pork chops on the stovetop with the help of these tips, including buying the right cut to begin with.

In January, the average price of butter was $3.67 per pound. In September, it was $4.70 per pound.

Agriculture columnist Ned Birkey discusses the role that food supply plays in a number of local and national disaster preparation plans.

A new purple tomato might be hitting grocery stores next year.

Breaking down some of the foods Michigan is known for producing, and just how much it actually produces.

Naturally, she thought, the chicken should come from local poultry suppliers. “We’ve been called a dead zone,” said Jae Gerhart, former Washtenaw County local foods coordinator with the Michigan State University Extension. While Ann Arborites can buy frozen local poultry at Argus Farm Stop, Banka said she’s found few other outlets for fresh chicken. Wendy Banka, owner of Mighty Fine Poultry Processing, LLC, poses near the future site of her poultry processing facility at 4701 Platt Rd. “I just feel like we must find different models or give up on the idea that we’re ever going to have local meat again,” she said.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to concern that ground beef products in HelloFresh subscription meal kits may be associated with E. Coli O157:H7 illness.

Nearly 500 pounds of beef jerky sold nationwide is being recalled for possible listeria contamination.

For decades, the government has been carrying out an ambitious plan to mass vaccinate the wild animals by airplane.

Newsy's Heath and Science correspondent Lindsey Theis looks into whether nutrition advice is helpful or confusing.

Meet the atlas moth. It’s one of the largest moths in the world and it was detected in the United States for the first time.

FRANKENMUTH, M I— On what turned out to be a perfect day for farming, the United States Secretary of Agriculture stopped by the Michigan State University – Saginaw Valley State Research and Extension Center to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and how it will impact local farmers through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, joined by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Flint), focused on the proposed act on how farmers around the Great Lakes Bay Region and across the country can utilize funds that have been designated.

After seeing this photo of pink stuff spilled on a highway, we HAD to find out what a hot dog even is — and whether they’re bad for you or not.View Entire Post ›

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Wednesday unveiled $2 billion in new funding to strengthen food supply chains hard hit by the pandemic.

A species of moth that hasn’t been encountered in 110 years was found inside the baggage of a passenger who flew into Detroit Metro Airport.

As inflation surges, one Wall Street analyst expects U.S. food costs to continue rising this year and into 2023.

As inflation surges, one Wall Street analyst expects U.S. food costs to continue rising this year and into 2023.

According to the USDA, grocery and restaurant prices will continue to rise between 4.5-5.5% in 2022.

According to the USDA, grocery and restaurant prices will continue to rise between 4.5-5.5% in 2022.

MIAMI, Florida — A dolphin attacked a trainer during a live show at an aquarium last weekend, stunning people in the audience and sending the trainer to the hospital. A video posted to TikTok shows the incident Saturday during the Flipper Show at Miami Seaquarium, Local 10 reports. The video shows the dolphin, named Sundance, violently attack the trainer several times before the trainer was able to swim to safety. The Seaquarium tells the Miami Herald that the trainer accidentally scratched Sundance with her hand during the show, likely upsetting the dolphin. “This was undoubtedly painful to Sundance...,” the Seaquarium said in a statement to the Herald.

Organic, naturally raised, antibiotic-free — a whole industry has burgeoned around meat verification and special labels consumers can trust. Those labels may be fallible.

Your trips to the grocery store are expected to get more expensive, according to the latest Consumer Price Index figures.

War in Ukraine is driving up food prices in those countries that depend on Black Sea grains and oils.

The 30-year-old U.S. citizen was trying to smuggle 43 horned lizards and nine snakes in small bags into the United States, officials say.

More than a dozen jerky products under dozens of product names and labels are being recalled due to a concern of possible Listeria contamination, officials announced Friday.

Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert, fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government nearly $1 billion.

Threat against government official led U.S. to halt shipments from area that supplies vast majority of imports.

“I think the message is very clear: We are using federal funds for these programs, and it is imperative that we continue to make the meals healthier. But due to circumstances out of our control the last two years, USDA is willing to be more gradual about strengthening standards as we move forward,” Wilson said. She said even the fairly slow rollout of stricter sodium standards allows schools to adjust, especially because they’ve had to rely on packaged foods during the pandemic, which frequently have more salt.

Demand for orange juice has skyrocketed in the pandemic, while Florida growers have big problems. Expect prices to soar.

Of the 896 million acres of farmland in the U.S., some 35.2 million acres are owned by foreigners.

Caleb Matthes at the Matthes Tree Farm in Ida is a row-crop farmer by summer and a Christmas tree grower by winter.

Virtual conservation workshop on CRP, EQIP Tuesday

U.S. Agriculture Department releases first complete government calculation of 2020 hunger surge, revealing the success of pandemic safety net programs.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Wild white-tailed Ohio deer are the first in the world to be found infected with COVID, according to the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories. Ohio State’s University College of Veterinary Medicine collected samples from deer between January and March 2021, the release said. Bowman says the finding is not surprising because white-tailed deer are more susceptible to the virus. “Previous studies have shown that white-tailed deer have the protein receptors that allow the virus to enter susceptible cells, are susceptible when experimentally inoculated,” Bowman said. “Some wild white-tailed deer have antibodies to the virus.”

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About 60,000 pounds of frozen, stuffed chicken products sold nationwide are being recalled for possible salmonella contamination.

The recall names five items under three different brands: Dutch Farms, Milford Valley and Aldi's Kirkwood brand.

About 59,251 pounds of five frozen chicken products sold over three brands have been recalled, the USDA announced Monday night, after a link was found to an eight-state salmonella outbreak.

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — A USDA inspection report notes issues with shelter and conditions found during an inspection of a dog breeding facility in Van Buren County. The operation licensed as a “Class A Breeder” is at 44113 County Road 388 in Bloomingdale, according to the USDA inspection report. The shelters did not have wind and rain breaks at the entrances, the USDA report states, which are necessary to keep animals warm and dry and prevent discomfort. “I asked the licensee to fill the water receptacle and the dogs drank from (it) 45-60 seconds straight,” the inspection report states. The licensee was last inspected in November 2019 and had no violations, the report states.

The snails, roughly the size of an adult fist, were discovered in plastic zip-closed bags inside an airline passenger's luggage. Fresh leaves and a quarter-pound of beef were also found.

Last summer, home deliveries of unsolicited Chinese seeds sent Americans into a panic. The Atlantic contributing writer Chris Heath has discovered an explanation that many, including the USDA, don’t believe.

The USDA was scheduled to begin sending out payments to Black and minority farmers this month.

Tyson Foods issued one of the largest recalls in the last five years, pulling 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that went to schools, restaurants, grocers, hospitals, nursing homes and Department of Defense facilities.

Tyson Foods issued one of the largest recalls in the last five years, pulling 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that went to schools, restaurants, grocers, hospitals, nursing homes and Department of Defense facilities.

Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 8.5 million pounds of frozen chicken after one person died from listeriosis and two more were hospitalized. The chicken was distributed across the country, and the USDA provided a list of the 8,492,832 pounds worth of recalled products. A USDA and Centers for Disease Control investigation found one person died of listeriosis between April 6 and June 5. The agencies determined the bacteria that causes the disease likely came from a Tyson chicken product. The frozen chicken was likely purchased by hospitals, nursing facilities, restaurants, schools and Department of Defense locations, along with everyday people, the USDA said.

“The loss of minority farmers in America is a tragic symptom of the systemic racism ingrained in our society.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a recall Monday on a frozen foodservice soup product due to undeclared allergens and misbranding.

"This vision started decades ago through grassroots efforts led by local champions of conservation," said the Greenbelt Program's manager Remy Long.

ANN ARBOR, Mch. – On Thursday and Friday, the Ann Arbor YMCA will hand out free boxes of produce to community members faced with food insecurity. Boxes will be distributed at eight neighborhood sites within Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box program, the organization has given out 25 lbs. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA is continuing to help feed those facing food insecurity in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. This Thursday and Friday, the Y will hand out free boxes of produce at 10 neighborhood sites. In partnership with the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program, the organization has given out boxes of fruit and vegetables from local and regional farmers since June. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday the extension of federal waivers allowing flexibilities in child nutrition programs to continue feeding all Michigan children during the coronavirus pandemic. This means meals will continue to be provided to children ages 18 and under at no cost to the families. The program waivers were set to expire Aug. 31. Sen. Debbie Stabenow said the U.S. Department of Agriculture did a fantastic job last spring by getting food to needy children. She said the department waived rules and spent money to make it easier for children to get meals.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Those facing food insecurity can turn to the Ann Arbor YMCA this Thursday and Friday for free boxes of produce. Since June 3, the Y has given out almost 1,000 boxes of produce every week. This week, boxes will be available at 14 distribution sites. There will be no food distribution by the Ann Arbor YMCA for the week of August 31 nor the week of September 7. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Continuing its efforts to help community members facing food insecurity, the Ann Arbor YMCA will provide neighborhood sites free produce this Thursday and Friday. Since June 3, the Y has given out almost 1,000 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables every week. Each box contains produce from regional farmers and is supplied through the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On Thursday and Friday, neighborhood sites around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti can anticipate their weekly visit from Ann Arbor YMCA. boxes of fresh produce from local, regional and national farmers through the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Every week, community members the community sites receive almost 1,000 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On Thursday and Friday, Ann Arbor YMCA will distribute free boxes of produce to communities around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Every week, community members receive almost 1,000 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables from national, regional and local suppliers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuing its efforts to provide relief for food insecurity the YMCA is participating in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR This Thursday and Friday, Ann Arbor YMCA will visit 15 neighborhoods to distribute free 25lbs. boxes of produce to communities that may not always have access to non-processed foods. Continuing its efforts to provide relief for food insecurity around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, the YMCA is participating in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor YMCA will visit 15 neighborhoods on Thursday and Friday to distribute free boxes of fruit and vegetables to meet community needs. Continuing its efforts to provide relief for food insecurity around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, the YMCA is participating in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page. The Villas Apartments: 2911 Bynan Dr., Ypsilanti -- 12:30-1:30 p.m.Glencoe Hills Apartments: 2201 Glencoe Hills Dr., Ann Arbor -- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn more about Ann Arbor YMCA through annarborymca.org

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Today and Friday, the Ann Arbor YMCA will visit 15 neighborhoods to distribute free boxes of produce to meet community needs. Continuing its efforts to provide relief for food insecurity in and around Ann Arbor, the YMCA is participating in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page. The Villas Apartments: 2911 Bynan Dr., Ypsilanti -- 12:30-1:30 p.m.Glencoe Hills Apartments: 2201 Glencoe Hills Dr., Ann Arbor -- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn more about Ann Arbor YMCA through annarborymca.org

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA will be distributing free produce boxes on Thursday and Friday at 14 different locations to meet community needs. This week, the Y will hand out 900 boxes of food. Each box contains 25 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables from national, regional and local suppliers whose business has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is part of the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Distribution of the produce boxes was originally scheduled to end in June.

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor YMCA has expanded its distribution sites of free produce boxes across Washtenaw County as it continues to participate in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Originally planned to last for the month of June only, the Ann Arbor YMCA will be continuing distribution of the free boxes through August. It has also expanded from one site to eleven locations across the county. According to Ann Arbor YMCA President and CEO Toni Kayumi, staff distributed roughly 1,400 boxes last week to families in need. The Ann Arbor YMCA staff team distributed about 1,400 boxes of USDA fresh produce today to families in need during the coronavirus crisis.

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Saturday a recall of nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef products potentially contaminated with E. coli. The beef products were produced on June 1 and shipped to retail locations nationwide, officials said. vacuum packages containing Marketside Butcher Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P-53298-82. pieces of Marketside Butcher Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef Patties and a use or freeze by date of June 27, 2020 and lot code P-53934-28. The USDA has not yet released a retail distribution list for the recalled beef products.

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Saturday a recall of nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef products potentially contaminated with E. coli. The beef products were produced on June 1 and shipped to retail locations nationwide, officials said. The recall has been labeled a Class I by the USDA, which means consuming the ground beef products could result in serious, adverse health consequences or death. Individuals should be aware of E. coli symptoms that include dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. vacuum packages containing Marketside Butcher Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef and a use or freeze by date of 07/01/20 and lot code P-53298-82. The USDA has not yet released a retail distribution list for the recalled beef products.

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor YMCA will be distributing free produce boxes on Thursday afternoon to meet rising community needs. Now in its second week, the Y will be handing out the boxes from national, regional and local suppliers whose business has been deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is part of the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. The boxes are 15 pounds and 25 pounds and contain apples, oranges, pears, grapefruit, carrots, potatoes, onions and lettuce. Sign up for our email newsletter here!

In a news release, the USDA reports some Taco Bell ground beef may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings. IRVINE, Calif. - About 2 million pounds of seasoned beef used in Taco Bell burritos and tacos have been removed from restaurant locations across the country. By Monday, 100% of the product had been removed from all restaurants across 21 states, a Taco bell news release said. The beef products were produced from September 20 to October 4, the USDA said. The recall comes a few months after Taco Bell announced it was experiencing supplier shortages of tortillas and was "working diligently to replenish the supply."

Focus: Hope does a lot of outreach in the community to make Detroit a better place and one of their initiatives is the Senior Food Program. Focus: Hope is filled with volunteers who help in every area of the organization. Volunteers help the Senior Food Program by packing the food and delivering it to seniors who cannot get to a site. People can volunteer by calling or going to the Focus: Hope website. You can show support for Focus: Hope by being part of Eleanor's March 4 Hope this Sunday, October 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Focus Hope Center for Children on Oakman Boulevard in Detroit.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks to a former USDA scientist and looks at how climate change impacts the nutrition in food.

FreeImages.com/Koos SchwanebergWASHINGTON, D.C. - American Beef Packers of Chino, California is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of raw beef products that have been deemed unfit for human consumption. Bulk pack combo bins containing "AMERICAN BEEF PACKERS 90 BONELESS BEEF" with LOT NO. Bulk pack combo bins containing "AMERICAN BEEF PACKERS 85 BONELESS BEEF" with LOT NO. Bulk pack combo bin containing "AMERICAN BEEF PACKERS 90 BONELESS BEEF SIRLOINS" with LOT NO. cases containing "AMERICAN BEEF PACKERS DESC: BEEF FOR FURTHER PROCESSING 75/25" with lot code 08347412719.

The road debate continues in Michigan. The governor is still pushing her gas tax hike and some Republicans are still saying, "No way." Did you see all the posts on IG warning people that changes in the privacy policy could affect their own content? It was a hoax, but we do have important info you need to remember when you post on social media! When it comes to certain types of recalls, the USDA doesn't have to list which stores they were sold in.