Recent USDA documents have uncovered alarming sanitary violations at the Boar's Head plant in Virginia, tied to a severe listeria outbreak. Over the past year, the facility was cited for 69 instances of noncompliance, including discolored meat buildup, black...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state health officials and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), has concluded its investigation into a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to deli-sliced meats....
Conestoga Meats has proposed a new pork processing facility in Breslau, Ontario, but the project has drawn significant environmental concerns. The facility, which aims to expand the region’s pork production capabilities, faces opposition primarily due to its proximity to...
n a settlement that underscores the importance of food safety, Boar’s Head has agreed to terms with a plaintiff class following allegations of false advertising. The claims arose after a Listeria outbreak prompted a recall of more than 7...
Hill Meat Company has officially broken ground on a significant $18 million expansion at their Pendleton, Oregon facility, signaling their commitment to increasing production capacity and enhancing product quality.
This ambitious project will add 30,000 square feet to the existing...
Maple Leaf Foods has officially launched Canada Packers Inc., a groundbreaking venture that pays homage to the company's roots while leading the charge in the future of meat production. Known for its longstanding commitment to innovation, Maple Leaf Foods...
This week, government regulators announced a significant recall of European Butcher brand back bacon due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall notice for several...
In response to a recent Listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, Senator Richard Blumenthal is calling for an Inspector General (IG) investigation into the USDA's oversight failures. The outbreak has raised concerns about the efficacy of food...
Wycliff Douglas Provisions (WDP), a fast-growing meat processing company, has announced a major expansion at its facility in Mesquite, Texas, following rapid business growth. Established in 2022, WDP has quickly made a name for itself in the meat processing...
Two projects to help small meat processors manage wastewater have been funded by the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
Local meat processing facilities, particularly small businesses that work with a relatively low volume of processing, are vital contributors to the...