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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...

USDA announces $3B investment in agriculture and animal health

WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a comprehensive set of investments to address challenges facing America’s agricultural producers. The USDA is...

What to know during Food Safety Month

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Did you know that September is National Food Safety Education Month? What better time to learn the key steps for...

Tyson Foods strengthens benefits for frontline workers

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods has announced that it would strengthen the benefits it offers its fully vaccinated U.S. frontline team members. Effective Jan....

OSHA proposes $154K in penalties against Foundation Food Group

Cites March ammonia leak that followed January incident GAINESVILLE, Ga.  — On Jan. 28, 2021, an uncontrolled release of liquid nitrogen at Foundation Food Group,...

Lessons and emergency response plans

TUCKER Ga. — Industry safety professionals recently gathered in Destin, Fla., to discuss the safety challenges facing those involved in poultry production and processing....

New owner set for Georgia chicken plant where leak killed 6

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A company that owns the Georgia poultry processing plant where six workers died in a January liquid nitrogen leak is...

Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden on Sept. 9 ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for...

Evidence of study suggests source of salmonella foodborne illness

ATHENS, Ga. — Researchers at the University of Georgia have provided multifaceted evidence to suggest the likely origins behind the global spread of Salmonella enteritidis,...

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