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Stuffed Chicken Recall Expands Over Salmonella Concern

Since the original recall on July 2, 2015, two more case-patients have been identified, so the scope of this recall expansion now includes all products associated with contaminated source material.

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Drought Hammers More California Farms And Ranches

Under an order from the State Water Resources Control Board, the local Byron Bethany Irrigation District last month shut down irrigation to more than 160 farmers and ranchers in its 30,000-acre area.

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Justice Department: Food Companies Risk Prosecution for Outbreaks

In his effort to put food companies on warning, Associate Attorney General Stuart Delery spoke to food manufacturers at a safety meeting in Dallas last month.

In this April 10, 2015 file photo, Blue Bell ice cream rests on a grocery store shelf in Lawrence, Kansas. In the wake of a deadly listeria outbreak in ice cream, the Justice Department is warning food companies that they could face criminal and civil penalties if they poison their customers.

Debate Rages Over GMO Labeling Rules

Consumer advocates say GMOs carry risks while providing few nutritional benefits while opponents say these fears are exaggerated.

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Food Logistics Technology Alliance Forms In The U.K.

The Alliance, formed by TouchStar Technologies, Proteus Software and LPC International, will offer food and drink manufacturers, processors, distributors, wholesalers and retailers a one-stop-shop for a total logistics system solution.

FDA Warns Food Companies About Undeclared Allergens And Seafood HACCP Issues

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

The weekly warning letters covered everything from misbranded products, to illegal drug residues in beef, and violations of acidified food regulations.

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American Trucking Associations Calls On FMCSA To Move To Risk-Based Enforcement Programs

American Trucking Associations (ATA)

The report presents a range of recommendations relating to FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability program, more efficient use of field enforcement resources ways to make on-site compliance reviews more effective.

Global Fast Food Market To Grow Through 2019 As Developing Markets Urbanize

Transparency Market Research

In the developing markets such as China and India, increasing purchasing power of buyers and developing inclination for eating out are predicted to fuel the interest in fast food in the next six years.

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U.S. And Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade

The organic equivalency arrangement between the two nations will streamline organic trade, strengthen organic agriculture and support jobs and businesses on a global scale.

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Federal And State Officials Investigate Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Chicken

On July 1, 2015, USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella that may be associated with raw, frozen, breaded and pre-browned, stuffed chicken products.

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Michigan Police Post Squirrel’s Mug Following Massive Walnut Heist

The Shelby Township, Mich., police posted a be-on-the-lookout on its Facebook page for the scoundrel who stole $128,000 worth of walnuts from a trailer in a storage lot.

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Albertsons Companies Files For Public Offering

Albertsons Companies

Food Logistics reported in January that the FTC approved a merger of Albertsons and Safeway, making Albertsons the second largest U.S. supermarket chain after Kroger.

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