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Omicron variant a wake-up call for industrialized nations

AUBURN, Ala. — A new variant of SARS-CoV-2 was first isolated and characterized from South Africa back in November. This “variant of concern” is...

In year since Foundation Food Group nitrogen leak, grief, litigation, and the plant sold

By Nick Watson The Times GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A year has passed since six workers died by asphyxia from liquid nitrogen exposure inside Foundation Food Group. Shortly...

USDA confirms highly pathogenic AI in South Carolina wild bird

WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild American wigeon...

2022 IPPE proceeding as planned with updated safety measures

ATLANTA — The 2022 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will be held in-person from Jan. 25–27 at the Georgia World Congress Center in...

Maple Leaf Foods emphasizing vigilance against COVID-19

All sites continue to operate during pandemic MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Maple Leaf Foods has announced that it is continuing to emphasize the importance of vigilance...

Thousands left without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens

MAYFIELD, Ky. — Residents of Kentucky counties where tornadoes killed several dozen people could be without heat, water or electricity in frigid temperatures for...

USDA Invests $32 Million to Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the investment of $32 million in grants awarded to 167...

Federal court declines to lift stay on vaccine mandate

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A federal court on Nov. 12 declined to lift its stay on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for businesses with...

More than 96 percent of Tyson workforce is vaccinated, company announces

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods announced on Oct. 26 that it has achieved nearly full vaccination of its active workforce. Donnie King, Tyson Foods president...

USDA introduces new poultry Salmonella reduction effort

WASHINGTON — The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced what it’s calling a more “comprehensive” and “stronger” effort to reduce the incidences...

Construction of a probiotic-based vaccine to protect against CD

TUCKER, Ga. — Clostridial dermatitis (CD), commonly referred to as Gangrenous dermatitis, is caused by the anaerobic spore-forming Clostridium septicum and/or Clostridium perfringens type A. It is an economically...

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