Gulf Seafood Declared Safe; Fishermen Not So Sure

Fishermen from the Gulf of Mexico are calling for more tests on the safety of seafood from the region, despite the FDA’s endorsement of such products.

Want To Open A Slaughterhouse? Go To Meat School

August 3, 2010 David Sommerstein, NPR

But foodies and locavores are fueling a demand for local and artisanal meat products. The problem is there aren’t enough slaughterhouses or qualified meat cutters. A Month In The Meat Lab: $3,000.

Accredited Members Holding Corporation Acquires World Wide Premium Packers & Pat Boone All-American Meats Brand

Accredited Members Holding Corporation entered into an agreement to acquire World Wide Premium Packers, Inc. (WWPP) for an undisclosed amount. WWPP is an early stage business enterprise that intends to procure, process and market premium meat products.

Tom Thumb Recalls 39 Packages Of Ground Beef Sold From Its Campbell Road Store In Richardson

August 3, 2010 Tom Thumb

Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy announced today that it is recalling 39 packages of 85% Lean Ground Beef 15% Fat that were sold after 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from its store at 1380 West Campbell Road in Richardson, Texas. The product may be contaminated with pieces from black Styrofoam.

Perdue Launches Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Line

August 3, 2010 Perdue Farms Incorporated

Perdue Farms Incorporated today announced a new Whole Grain frozen product line to provide consumers with a convenient meal or snack option that is both nutritious and delicious. Perdue’s latest line of frozen chicken is made with whole grain breading and includes Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets, Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Breast Strips and Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders.