Imagine this: nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products are being recalled. The reason? They might have listeria, a bacteria that can make you very sick. This recall is huge and affects stores like Trader Joe's, Target, and Kroger. The meat producer, BrucePac, sells to many places, and t
Hurricane Helene has left many South Carolina schools in a tough spot. The storm made it hard for them to follow the usual meal rules, which can be strict and time-consuming. But here's some good news: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has stepped in to help. They've given schools more flexi
In a stark reminder of the importance of robust food safety protocols, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) flagged several safety and health violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia two years before a listeria outbreak killed nine people and hospitalized dozens. The plant, which produces r
You might be surprised to find out that your favorite grocery store carried contaminated deli meat, linked to the largest listeria outbreak in over a decade. What if we told you that some of the biggest retailers in the country, including Target, Kroger, and Safeway, sold products contaminated with
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) has found himself in hot water after being subpoenaed by House Republicans over his administration's handling of a massive fraud scheme involving a nonprofit called Feeding Our Future during the pandemic. The scandal has raised serious questions about oversight and accountabilit
