West Missouri Beef Recalls Products, Possible E. coli Contamination

February 3, 2010 USDA FSIS

West Missouri Beef, LLC, a Rockville, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately 14,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Margaritaville Foods Launches Chicken Line

Margaritaville Foods has launched Margaritaville chicken wings in four flavors: buffalo, mango
chutney, orange peel and Caribbean BBQ.

Bring The Wings For Super Bowl Snacking

The once lowly-regarded chicken wing is a driving force in the national poultry market.

Oregano Oil Shows Promise For Processed Meat Preservative

Researchers from the University of Kentucky and Mississippi State University report that oxidation of the fat content of the meat was significantly reduced by addition of the oregano oil.

User Fees For Meat & Poultry Inspection Will Raise Food Costs

February 2, 2010 American Meat Institute

Two new meat and poultry inspection user fees are included in USDA’s proposed Fiscal Year 2011 budget, unveiled publicly today. These fees would charge companies for services ordinarily funded by the federal government.