How are Changing Dairy Habits in the U.S. Impacting our Health?
Americans are now eating more cheese than ever before, but, at the same time, we’re drinking less milk. …
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Awards $306 Million in Avian Flu Monitoring and Preparedness Funding
While CDC’s assessment of the risk of avian influenza to the general public remains low, USDA and HHS continue to closely collaborate with Federal, State, local, industry and other stakeholders to protect human health, animal health, and food safety. …
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
The frozen, raw ground beef items were produced on December 10, 2024. The following product is subject to the public health alert: vacuum-sealed packages weighing approximately one pound containing “Turner Farm”, “STOCKYARDS PACKING COMPANY GROUND BEEF.” …
USDA Announces 5 New Members to the National Organic Standards Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of five new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB is made up of 15 members from the organic sector. The new members announced will serve five-year terms, from January 2025 through January 2030. …
APHIS Announces Updates to Indemnity Program for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on Poultry Farms
Based on evidence that strong biosecurity measures remain the most effective strategy to combat HPAI, APHIS will now require that farmers undergo a biosecurity audit before restocking their poultry after an HPAI detection, and before receiving future indemnity payments. …