Ag in the News

04/20/2010

National and International

Raw poultry leads sources of listeria in chicken plants: study
Incoming raw poultry is the primary source of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in chicken cooking plants, according to a 21-month study conducted by USDA's Agricultural Research Service and the University of Georgia and reported in the Journal of Food Protection. MORE!

Former Tyson exec joins Schwan’s
Marshall, Minn.-based Schwan's Home Delivery, Inc. has named Bob Corscadden chief marketing officer. MORE!

Certified Angus Beef mourns retail director’s passing
In this article: Alfred S. "Al" Kober, retail director for Certified Angus Beef LLC, died April 17 at his home in Oley, Pa., after a brief illness. He was 72. MORE!

Program to cover poultry wastewater operator training
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association announced it will sponsor a Poultry Wastewater Operator Training Program May 25-26 at its office in Tucker, Ga. MORE!

Recall readiness: What to do in the midst of a recall
(This is the fourth and final article in a series about preparing for and responding to food liability situations, such as recalls.) MORE!