Pilgrim’s Pride Completes Reorganization; New Stock To Trade On NYSE

December 31, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation today announced that the company and six of its subsidiaries have emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a 13-month restructuring. The reorganized company’s common stock will begin trading tomorrow on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PPC.”

AMI Issues Statement On Calls For Labels On Mechanically Tenderized Steaks

December 30, 2009 American Meat Institute

The American Meat Institute has released a statement affirming that special labeling declaring the mechanical tenderization process in unnecessary.

Piggly Wiggly Teams With SmokeRise To Smoke Meats In-Store

A Piggly Wiggly in Leland, NC has partnered with the franchise company SmokeRise to provide sumptuous barbecue.

National Steak & Poultry Recalls Beef, Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

December 28, 2009 USDA FSIS

National Steak and Poultry is recalling approximately 248,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS became aware of the problem during the course of an investigation of a cluster of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses.

Associated Grocers Recalls Ham Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

December 28, 2009 USDA FSIS

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.