Ag in the News

03/09/2010

National and International

Salmonella concerns prompt RTE recall
Nestlé Professional North America is recalling about 6,000 pounds of a ready-to-eat bacon base product that may be contaminated with salmonella. The packages of bacon base contain as an ingredient the specific hydrolyzed vegetable protein that was previously recalled, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced late last night.MORE!

Mis-labeling prompts a second overnight recall
Rudolph Foods Co. Inc. is recalling about 186 pounds of Baken-ets Fried Pork Skins because the "Hot'N Spicy" version was packaged in a "Traditional" bag. The "Hot'N Spicy" fried pork skins contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the "Traditional" fried pork skins' label. MORE!

Tyson resumes pork processing at Ind. plant, slaughter still suspended
Tyson Foods Inc. said it resumed pork processing Saturday at its Logansport, Ind., plant following a fire that damaged the roof over the facility's slaughter floor, but slaughter operations are still suspended. MORE!

Cargill brand wins Minnesota Twins hot dog concession
Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins announced it will now offer at Target Field four different Schweigert brand hot dogs made by Cargill at its manufacturing facility in Albert Lea, Minn. MORE!

Analyst highlights four value-oriented foodservice strategies with retail potential
ORLANDO, Fla. — With restaurants in "survival mode," it's more important than ever for them to deliver value through innovation, said Atlanta-based foodservice analyst Nancy Kruse, who spoke here as part of the 2010 Annual Meat Conference hosted by the American Meat Institute and the Food Marketing Institute. MORE!