FSIS Announces Stronger Measures to Protect the Public from Listeria Monocytogenes

The changes FSIS is announcing fall into three categories: enhancing its science-based approach to mitigate foodborne pathogens, with a key focus on Listeria monocytogenes; improving training and tools for its inspection workforce; and evolving its oversight of regulated facilities, with an emphasis on data review and state inspection agreements.

Vital Farms Honored for Fourth Consecutive Year on Fast Company’s Annual List of Brands That Matter

December 16, 2024 Vital Farms

Vital Farms’ purpose—to improve the lives of people, animals, and the planet through food—is core to the company’s creative storytelling, which fosters trusted consumer relationships and inspires engagement and loyalty.

Egg Prices Increase in Grocery Stores from Bird Flu; Local Farms Unaffected

December 5, 2024 Lindsey Cook, WDBJ

There’s been no sign of the virus in Virginia so far, but prices of eggs in grocery stores are still climbing due to shortages around the country. Prices are hitting over $3 for a carton in Southwest Virginia.

Handsome Brook Farms Issues Recall of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs

December 3, 2024 Handsome Brook Farms

Handsome Brook Farms is voluntarily recalling 10,800 retail units of the Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name because these eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Gamers Scramble Their Way Through The American Egg Board’s “Tower of Eggs” Pop-up in Roblox

November 13, 2024 American Egg Board (AEB)

It’s the first-ever gaming activation from America’s egg farmers engages gamers through obstacle course gameplay, egg power-ups and in-game recipes.