Monday, November 9, 2026

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Breaded chicken recalled for possible contamination

WASHINGTON  — Foster Poultry Farms in Farmerville, La., is recalling approximately 131,880 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat breaded chicken patty products that may be contaminated...

Sonny Perdue confirmed as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

By David B. Strickland Poultry Times Staff dstrickland@poultrytimes.com WASHINGTON — Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia governor, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 24, by an...

Arkansas universities create dual poultry degree

JONESBORO and FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Officials from Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas have signed an agreement that creates a new dual...

Perdue Farms names Randy Day chief executive officer

SALISBURY, Md. — Jim Perdue, chairman of Perdue Farms, has announced the promotion of Randy Day to chief executive officer of Perdue Farms, effective...

Campylobacter now the leading germ for foodborne illness in America

For the first time in 20 years, salmonella is not the leading cause of foodborne illness. Campylobacter is the new number one germ that...

NTF proposes animal disease defense plan

WASHINGTON — National Turkey Federation Chairman Carl Wittenburg has called for protection of the nation's nearly $441 billion investment in poultry and livestock by...

Reducing campylobacter; A look at turkey industry management practices

By Hannah Bolinger, Dr. Sophia Kathariou & Dr. Donna Carver Special to Poultry Times RALEIGH, N.C. — The average American eats 15.8 pounds of turkey every year,...

Georgia ends poultry assembly suspension

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) announced that the suspension of poultry assembly is rescinded immediately in the state. All poultry exhibitions, shows, sales,...

For Earth Day, USPOULTRY features environmental stewardship videos

TUCKER, Ga. – In observance of Earth Day, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is highlighting two videos from its series emphasizing environmental stewardship...

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