US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Listeria Prompts Hard-Boiled Egg Recall in 34 States

Michael Foods, Inc., has recalled more than 1 million hard-boiled eggs because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Feb. 1. ...More
February 6, 2012
Posted in News
IFT Submits Comments on Sodium Reduction Initiatives

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) offering scientific perspective and practical insights on reducing sodium consumption in the United States. ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in News
IDFA Voices Concern About Milk Restrictions in Schools

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) commended the USDA for highlighting the nutritional role that dairy products play in the final regulations governing the reimbursable school meal program released Jan. 25; however, it expressed concern that restrictions on ...More
January 27, 2012
Posted in News
USDA Issues Final Rule on Nutrition Standards for School Lunches

USDA issues final rule on nutrition standards for school meals. ...More
January 25, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
UNL Receives $25 Million Grant to Reduce E. coli in Beef

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln received a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop ways to reduce the occurrence of E. coli strains throughout the beef production chain. The research will focus on the seven most dangerous strains of E. ...More
January 23, 2012
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Proposed Rule to Modernize Poultry Slaughter Inspection

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a modernization of young chicken and turkey slaughter inspection in the United States by focusing FSIS inspection resources on the areas of the poultry production system that pose the greatest risk to food ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in News
Kansas St. Receives Grant to Develop New Grain-Based Products

Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop new grain-based products to improve nutrition and health in developing countries. The grant is sponsored through USDA’s Micronutrient ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in News
High-Protein Diets

A look at the effectiveness of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets for weight loss. ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in Articles, Fiber
USDA Streamlining Operations

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled USDA's Blueprint for Stronger Service. ...More
January 10, 2012
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Report: Private Label Sector Continues to Thrive

Over the past 20 years, private-label food products have grown steadily in sales and often directly compete for market share with national brands, which results in lower prices and increased product choices for consumers, according to a new report released by USDA’s ...More
January 9, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal