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USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Read full article: USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreakU.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia.
Inflation down in August, Boar’s Head listeria issues, study shows critical nutrient gaps
Read full article: Inflation down in August, Boar’s Head listeria issues, study shows critical nutrient gapsInflation for all prices is trending down, though housing costs are still rising. USDA inspectors raised red flags at a Boar’s Head plant two years before a deadly listeria outbreak. And a new study reveals that most people are missing seven essential nutrients important for their health.
Pesticides pose significant risk in 20 percent of fruits and vegetables, Consumer Reports finds
Read full article: Pesticides pose significant risk in 20 percent of fruits and vegetables, Consumer Reports findsA Consumer Reports analysis found certain fruits and vegetables have a higher risk of pesticide residue.
Here’s where you can get fresh produce as National Public Health week starts Monday
Read full article: Here’s where you can get fresh produce as National Public Health week starts MondayNational Public Health Week starts Monday and lasts through April 7. Cities across the country are offering people tips about how they can improve their health.
Recall roundup: Quaker Oats granola bars, TGI Fridays chicken bites recalled
Read full article: Recall roundup: Quaker Oats granola bars, TGI Fridays chicken bites recalledCheck the pantry and the freezer. Quaker Oats issued a nationwide recall for a long list of granola bars and cereals, while TGI Fridays recalled frozen chicken bites.
Westwood Square community tries to tackle quality concerns at Las Palmas H-E-B
Read full article: Westwood Square community tries to tackle quality concerns at Las Palmas H-E-BCustomers at the Las Palmas H-E-B reported food past its "best-by" date, empty shelves and old infrastructure. While H-E-B did not comment on food past its "best-by" date on store shelves, it did confirm that the Las Palmas location is among future planned projects for renovation and enhancement.
H-E-B confirms Las Palmas location will see renovation projects in the future as neighbors question store’s quality
Read full article: H-E-B confirms Las Palmas location will see renovation projects in the future as neighbors question store’s qualityCustomers at the Las Palmas H-E-B reported food past its best-by date, empty shelves and old infrastructure. While H-E-B did not comment on food past its best-by date on store shelves, it did confirm that the Las Palmas location is among future planned projects for renovation and enhancement. However, community leaders say this shows a larger issue of food insecurity in Westwood Square.
Recall roundup: Johnsonville sausage, Ashley furniture, bike helmets, infant bath seats pulled for safety
Read full article: Recall roundup: Johnsonville sausage, Ashley furniture, bike helmets, infant bath seats pulled for safetyJohnsonville recalled more than 20 tons of ready-to-eat sausage. Other product recalls include bike helmets, Ashley furniture, and infant bath seats.
Recall Roundup: Chicken sold at Costco may contain sharp plastic
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Chicken sold at Costco may contain sharp plasticOver 70 tons of frozen chicken patties sold at Costco have been recalled because they may contain pieces of sharp plastic. They are among the many products recalled for safety reasons.
Recall Roundup: Baby swings, frozen pizzas, Capri Sun pouches pulled from stores
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Baby swings, frozen pizzas, Capri Sun pouches pulled from storesFrom baby swings to frozen pizzas and kids' drink pouches, several products popular with families are recalled for a variety of potential dangers.
Republican AGs sue US agency over LGBTQ school guidance
Read full article: Republican AGs sue US agency over LGBTQ school guidanceMore than 20 Republican attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over a Department of Agriculture school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
US bird flu case puts chicken, turkey farms on high alert
Read full article: US bird flu case puts chicken, turkey farms on high alertFarms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert, fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government nearly $1 billion.
Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup recalled due to possible contamination, USDA says
Read full article: Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup recalled due to possible contamination, USDA saysIf you’re a fan of Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup, you may need to check your fridge.
Skyrocketing number of feral hogs in US has become ‘pig bomb,’ experts say
Read full article: Skyrocketing number of feral hogs in US has become ‘pig bomb,’ experts sayThe illegal transportation of wild pigs on the “underground wild pig railroad” has caused a massive explosion in population for the animals in a term Zoologist John “Jack” Mayer has coined a “pig bomb.”
USDA: Dont eat prepared salads, snacks with recalled onions
Read full article: USDA: Dont eat prepared salads, snacks with recalled onionsTaylor Farms Texas issued a recall for certain Sausage Breakfast Scramble Bowls, Chicken Salad Deli Snack Trays and Marketside Southwest Style Salad with Chicken sold at some Walmart stores. They also recalled certain HEB Shake Rattle Bowl Southwest Salad with Chicken products. plastic sealed container labeled as Chicken Salad Deli Snack with lot codes TFD212AU3 and TFD213AU3 with best by dates 08/06/2020 or 08/07/2020. plastic sealed container labeled as H.E.B. The onions were sold to retailers and restaurants under several brand names including, Thomson Premium, TLC Thomas Intl, Tender Loving Care, El Competitor, Hartleys Best, Onions 52, Majestic, Imperial Fresh and Kroger.
SAISD hosts drive-thru food giveaway
Read full article: SAISD hosts drive-thru food giveawaySAN ANTONIO – Families lined up in their cars Wednesday at Martin Luther King Academy for Arts Integration for boxes of free frozen chicken. The event was made possible by the San Antonio Independent School District and the United States Department of Agriculture.
Federal program helping San Antonio Food Bank meet growing demand
Read full article: Federal program helping San Antonio Food Bank meet growing demandFederal program helping San Antonio Food Bank meet growing demandPublished: July 28, 2020, 5:31 pmA USDA program is helping provide food for those in need after demand for help doubled due to economic slowdown.
Mystery seeds from China showing up in Texas mailboxes
Read full article: Mystery seeds from China showing up in Texas mailboxesTexas Tiny bags marked as jewelry have been showing up in the mailboxes of Texas residents but it turns out the bags actually contain seeds. Texans arent the only ones who have received packages of mystery seeds, residents across the nation have reported receiving unsolicited packages that appear to have originated in China, according to a CNN report. To date, packages containing these mystery seeds have also been received in Washington, Virginia, Utah, Kansas, Louisiana and Arizona, according to a press release from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. If you do receive a bag of the mystery seeds, do not throw them away. It could be a scam, or it very well could be dangerous, said Agrilife extension horticulturist Larry Stein.
Some Texas families may get an extra $285 per child in SNAP benefits this month. Here’s why.
Read full article: Some Texas families may get an extra $285 per child in SNAP benefits this month. Here’s why.Families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or whose children receive free or reduced meals at school may be receiving an extra $285 this month per child. "The benefit is for families that are currently receiving SNAP benefits. But it's also been extended to any families that receive free and reduced-price meals within their school district," said Deborah Rice, assistant director of child nutrition at South San Antonio Independent School District. Abbott extends emergency SNAP benefits due to COVID-19 pandemicFamilies with children ages 5 to 18 years old that received SNAP benefits in March will automatically receive $285 per child in their Lone Stone Cards account. Families should check with their child's school district website for a link on how to apply for the P-EBT program.