Meat & Poultry

Associated Grocers of Maine, importing firm, a Gardiner, Maine, establishment, is recalling approximately 312 pounds of ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. …

The US Department of Agricultures Food Safety Inspection Service gave notice on Friday Decmber 18th that it is seeking comments on proposed nutrition labeling of single ingredient ground or chopped meat and poultry products. Specifically, it is requesting comments on fat and lean percentage statements, and what the possible effects of disallowing a lean percentage statement on ground and chopped meat products could be. …

Harrington and Sons in Williston, Vt. is recalling approximately 68 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. …

The Pork Checkoff, the Minnesota Pork Board and JBS Swift have partnered with A&P Supermarkets to encourage consumers to include fresh pork in their holiday meals. …

A&P has proudly presented community-based food rescue program Table To Table with donations of $20,000 and 15,000 pounds of poultry in an effort to help feed the hungry and ensure that those in need can have a happy, healthy holiday. …