Canada Mad Cow Case Delays OIE Status Change
Canada has confirmed its 17th case of mad cow disease, a
finding that will delay any upgrade to its international risk status by one
year, a top industry official said on Wednesday. …
Meat & Poultry
N.E. Stop & Shop Meat Cutters Get A Raise After Ratifying Contract
Supermarket workers at Stop & Shop in southern New England ratified a contract
Sunday, ending weeks of difficult negotiations over wages and benefits. …
Secretary Vilsack Announces Cattlemen’s Beef Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced 36 appointments
to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. …
CDC Uses Shopper-Card Data To Trace Salmonella
As they scrambled recently to trace the source of a salmonella
outbreak that has sickened hundreds around the country, investigators from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention successfully used a new tool for the
first time the shopper cards that millions of Americans swipe every time they
buy groceries. …
Mediterranean Flavors Key For New Affordable Lamb Products
As consumers look for affordable meal solutions, Superior
Farms has tapped into the popularity of Mediterranean cuisine and developed
“Mediterranean Grill” – a line of grilling products with lamb to retail for
under $10. …