To date, roughly 400 samples of commonly consumed species caught mostly in open waters — and some from closed areas — have been chemically tested by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Officials say none so far has shown concerning levels of contaminants. Each sample represents multiple fish of the same species. …
Oysters, which thrive in salt water, are dying in large numbers because of the fresh water that poured in from spillways opened to take pressure off levees protecting cities from the rising Mississippi River this summer. …
Two major American companies, Costco Wholesale and Beef Products Inc., have gotten tired of waiting for regulators to act. They are proceeding with their own plans to protect customers. …
Grass-fed Blacklock Beef is now available on retail shelves at Ray’s Food Place grocery stores from Bandon to Brookings. Joe Pestana started Oregon Grass Fed two years ago to supply locally raised beef that is free of grain and soy products. And his market is growing.
After many weeks of regional competitions among top butchers at Whole Foods Market stores across the country, eleven finalists in the retailer’s Best Butcher Competition will go head-to-head for the national title of “Best Butcher.” The semi-finals and finals will be held at the 2011 Amstel Light Meatopia presented by Whole Foods Market on July 23 at New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Park and will showcase how professional butchers execute and merchandise the perfect cuts. …
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