Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its hardiness zones. How will this impact gardeners and greenhouses?
The invasive species have the ability to "attack or defoliate hundreds of tree and plant species," the USDA warns.
Children "shouldn't go hungry because they lose access" to school meals, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for a raw beef product sold at Aldi stores due to it possibly containing soft, clear plastic.
Upside Foods and Eat Just will sell the "cell-cultivated chicken" to two restaurants to start.
Authorities have urged people to do whatever they can to stop the invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly from spreading.
Elkhorn Valley Packing is recalling the beef chuck after shipping it to states from Connecticut to Pennsylvania.
Ranchers say the plan to shoot cows from a helicopter is animal cruelty and it will be problematic when carcasses are left to rot.
The proposed standards would reduce weekly sodium limits and emphasize products that are primarily whole grain.
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
The stricter guidelines will give consumers confidence that their products are certified organic, the CEO of the Organic Trade Association said.
Egg costs are soaring as Americans' eating habits change and as a deadly disease wipes out millions of birds.
Thanksgiving dinner will cost a whopping 20% more than it did last year, according to a new survey released Wednesday by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
About 148,000 pounds of Foster Farms chicken patties were shipped to the retailer's distribution centers in five states.
Residents along the Muskegon River near Croton Dam in West Michigan have been ordered by local officials to evacuate.
Kidnapping and assault charges were filed in the case of a 16-year-old girl abducted Monday morning while waiting for a school bus.
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
Following a tumultuous week of heavy rain and overnight severe weather, a flood watch remains in effect for all of Metro Detroit through late Thursday.
Following a tumultuous week of heavy rain and overnight severe weather, a flood watch remains in effect for all of Metro Detroit through late Thursday.
The National Weather Service confirmed on Wednesday that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Lincoln Park and Ann Arbor during the overnight storms.
Kidnapping and assault charges were filed in the case of a 16-year-old girl abducted Monday morning while waiting for a school bus.
Residents along the Muskegon River near Croton Dam in West Michigan have been ordered by local officials to evacuate.
"I didn't think it would get this bad," Jillian Lors of Cheboygan County said about the high water that damaged her home.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
According to his attorney, Brian Hooker plans to return to the Bahamas as the search for his wife, Lynette Hooker, continues.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.
Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth straight win.
Former Eastern Michigan football player Freddie McGee III went viral on Monday, doing anything he possibly could to get the Lions' attention for a tryout to make the team.
Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points in limited minutes Sunday, propelling the Eastern Conference's top-seeded Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 133-121.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
A 48-year-old Hamtramck man is charged with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl who was abducted Monday morning, prosecutors said.
A few preparation steps can prevent or alleviate damage to homes should there be high water or flooding. Here's an introduction, from a plumber's perspective.
Hamtramck police say it only took them 30 minutes to find a kidnapping suspect and rescue the teen who was with him on Monday. Charges have now been filed in the case.
Damage reports and tornado surveys continue in the aftermath of the April 14-15 severe weather outbreak. Northern Michigan residents are monitoring flood conditions. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Thursday in Southeast Michigan. A flood watch remains in effect for the region through Thursday evening.