Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller wants answers after 30,000-pound beef recall
Miller says the USDA needs to explain how it happened and how much potentially uninspected meat may be out there.
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Miller says the USDA needs to explain how it happened and how much potentially uninspected meat may be out there.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
Gov. Abbott spoke on efforts to control the screwworm after the flesh-eating parasite was found in Texas.
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration to strengthen Texas' response against NWS flies, a deadly livestock pest advancing north through Mexico.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
North Texas families who count on those benefits say it's unclear when the benefits will reach them.
Frozen foods that are served to students as part of the Department of Agriculture's National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs may be contaminated with listeria, officials said.
Rich's Ice Cream is recalling 110,292 cases of frozen dessert products across 23 states due to potential listeria contamination.
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
The FDA says it will conduct a scientific review of children's ingestible fluoride prescription drug products by Oct. 31 with the aim of removing them from the market.
The Trump administration has a new plan to get "healthy" food to low-income seniors, but an anti-hunger advocate fears many will miss out.
A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.
She said the squeeze on eggs reflects an inability of not being able to afford healthy essentials.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.
Egg prices soared to nearly $5.00 last month, a 53% jump from a year ago.
The USDA warns egg prices could rise another 41% this year.
Three staff members spoke on the condition of anonymity to share messages and pictures that were exchanged after a report of raw chicken.
Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded animal."
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
Food industry insiders tell CBS News Texas mistakes are bound to happen due to how "processed" our food is, and improved technology can detect outbreaks sooner.
