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The Packers and Stockyard Division is actively investigating Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat companies in the nation, according to interviews with contract growers and a USDA employee. The PSD, an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is tasked with investigating violations of the Packers and Stockyard Act...

Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA

Fox Business

Grocery stores are facing allegations of price gouging, but an industry leader is pushing back on those claims and cites mounting labor costs and commodity prices as the main cause.

Here's why grocers are really raising prices

Colorado State

The Healthy 

Stores like TJ Maxx and Marshall’s can be such fun spots to pick up an imported snack or ingredient you wouldn’t be able to find elsewhere. But today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning customers if you bought candy at either of these two retailers. The FDA just published an announcement that Authentik Fudge of Sainte-Julie, Quebec, Canada, is recalling 840 units of 5.6-ounce Montreal Fudge brand Chocolate Fudge with Nuts. The announcement indicates the recall is due to potential mold contamination.

Chocolate Sold at 2 Major Retailers in 40 Possible States Has Been Recalled

Taste of Country

Similar to fashion trends and cultural entertainment, like film cameras or pedal pushers, food trends can also ebb and flow depending on Americans' ever-changing tastes, interests, and technological advancements only to fall out of favor. Cottage cheese was once a popular snack food in America (in the 1970s, the average American ate nearly 5 pounds of cottage cheese according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture).

15 Once-Beloved Foods in America That Have Faded Away

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Sterling, MI

Tucked away in the charming town of Sterling, Michigan, lies a culinary gem that’s been serving up some of the most delectable chicken dinners you’ll ever taste. Iva’s Chicken Dinners may not have the glitz and glamour of a high-end restaurant, but what it lacks in frills, it more than makes up for with mouth-watering meals and warm, friendly service.

This Unassuming Restaurant In Michigan Has Chicken Dinners Known Throughout The State

Wilmington, NC

Town Talks

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

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Horoscope for Thursday, September 5th

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J. Souza

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Melbourne, FL

Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Michigan State

Reuters

WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (Reuters) - In Michigan this year, where dairy workers and herds have fallen ill from bird flu, a pair of unlikely prized cows are being prepped to take the state fair stage.

Fake cows ready for milking at US state fairs as bird flu threat looms

The work starts when I put my whites on. The long coat and apron are required by the federal health inspector, who shows up daily. I’m surrounded by the rasp of knives being sharpened and slid into hip holsters that hang around waists with chains. The assertive whir of the saws hits my ears first as rib cages become short ribs, hind legs become dog bones, and vertebrae are sheared from spines. The room smells like bone dust and dried spices, smoked bacon and wet concrete.

Inside a Slaughterhouse: The Human Cost of Your Meat

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

There’s no denying that eating animal flesh is immensely popular. “The protein is the star” is a common refrain about a dish or meal. Indeed, when we describe what’s on our plate, we often begin with the choice of animal being served. Of course, not all...

Lab-Grown Meat Has Hit Store Shelves, so It’s Probably Time to Start Thinking about How To Brand It

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Experts worry that a climb in sausage sales indicates economic turmoil as Americans seek cheaper meat alternatives amid recession fears.

Soaring sausage sales could indicate economic turmoil as consumers turn away from costlier meats

Georgia State

JFC International Inc. is recalling certain J-Baket Brand Napa Kimchi because of high levels of yeast growth and film on top of jarred Kimchi product. According to the details published online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Aug. 1, 2024, and is ongoing. Recalled...

Kimchi recalled over high levels of yeast

Dania Beach, FL

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Reader's Digest

Picture it: You’ve just been seated at your favorite restaurant. You’re looking over the menu while the server describes the delicious specials, and your stomach is already rumbling. You just need to decide which tasty dish you’d like to order. As you think about it, what do you do? If you’re like most people, you touch your face, cradling your cheek in your palm or tapping a finger to your lips, nose or chin. These common “thinking gestures” wouldn’t be a problem—except the germiest item in the restaurant was probably just in your hands.

This Is the Germiest Item in a Restaurant, According to a Microbiologist

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Plant-based restaurants are adding beef. Does the climate math add up?

The salad chain restaurant Sweetgreen surprised a lot of people when they recently said they would begin serving beef. And Los Angeles area vegans got an...

Plant-based restaurants are adding beef. Does the climate math add up?

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