US finds fewer cases of avian flu in wild birds, a good sign for poultry
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. is detecting fewer cases of avian flu in wild birds that transmit the virus to poultry flocks, the agriculture department said, a potentially positive…
Bird-flu bans on US poultry exports persist even as cases subside
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. poultry producers say they face prolonged economic pain from avian flu despite going months without infections in flocks, as China and some smaller importers fail…
Brazil poultry lobby sees little risk of nationwide export ban over bird flu
By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Revised trade accords with most of Brazil’s trade partners, including China, make it unlikely the world’s largest chicken supplier will impose a nationwide ban on…
Crash shuts down power at poultry facility
PENN TOWNSHIP, PA – A single-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday in the 400 block of Indian Village Road when a driver lost control and struck a utility pole. The impact damaged the…
U.S. nears record poultry deaths from bird flu; virus type complicates fight
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) – A near-record number of U.S. chickens and turkeys have died in this year’s outbreak of avian flu, as a different form of the virus than farmers…
CBP Officers, Agriculture Specialists Seize 124 Pounds of Prohibited Fresh Pork, Poultry Meat at Laredo Port of Entry
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of Entry in a single enforcement action seized over 120 pounds of prohibited fresh pork and poultry meat. “This…
Highly lethal bird flu spreads to Iowa backyard poultry flock
CHICAGO – Iowa reported a highly lethal form of bird flu in a backyard poultry flock on Wednesday, expanding a U.S. outbreak of the disease to the top egg-producing state. The flock…
Cluck You: Joe Biden pledges a fairer, more competitive poultry industry
In July, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to create a fairer, more resilient, and more dynamic economy. Over the last few decades, we’ve seen too many…
Willow Tree recall chicken due to contamination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 – Willow Tree Poultry Farm, an Attleboro, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 52,022 pounds of various chicken salads and dip products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials,…
New Jersey pre-packaged salad maker products recalled after dressing manufacturer mislabeled packages
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2021– Ready Pac Foods, Inc.’s establishments in Swedesboro, NJ and Jackson, GA, are recalling approximately 222,915 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad products with meat and poultry because the products…
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