6 stories tagged #USDA

  1. Flesh-Eating Screwworm Threat Resurfaces in South Texas
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    Flesh-Eating Screwworm Threat Resurfaces in South Texas

    A suspected screwworm infection in South Texas cattle raises alarm, decades after eradication.

    2h ago 1 min read
  2. Viral Walmart Receipt from 2006 Sparks Fury Over Soaring Grocery Costs
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    Viral Walmart Receipt from 2006 Sparks Fury Over Soaring Grocery Costs

    A 2006 Walmart receipt showing 79 items for $161.87 goes viral, highlighting the dramatic rise in food prices over nearly two decades.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Sell-By Dates Don’t Mean Food Is Spoiled-Here’s What Actually Matters
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    Sell-By Dates Don’t Mean Food Is Spoiled-Here’s What Actually Matters

    Most food remains safe long after sell-by dates. Learn the truth behind expiration labels and how to reduce waste without risking safety.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  4. US Farmers Cut Corn Planting as Iran War Drives Fertilizer Costs
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    US Farmers Cut Corn Planting as Iran War Drives Fertilizer Costs

    USDA reports farmers plan 95.3 million corn acres for 2026, down from 98.8 million in 2025, amid rising fertilizer prices from Iran conflict.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  5. Public Health Alert Issued for White Oak Pastures Ground Beef
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    Public Health Alert Issued for White Oak Pastures Ground Beef

    FSIS warns consumers not to eat contaminated ground beef from White Oak Pastures due to possible metal fragments; no injuries reported but product remains in home freezers.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice Recalled Over Glass Contamination
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    Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice Recalled Over Glass Contamination

    Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice recalled nationwide due to potential glass fragments. Consumers urged to discard or return affected products.

    3mo ago 1 min read