National Beef Packing Recalls Ground Beef For Possible E. Coli O157:H7

June 19, 2013 USDA FSIS

National Beef Packing Co., a Liberal, Kan., establishment, is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Jack's Gourmet Sweet Italian Kosher Sausage Now In Northeastern Costco Locations

June 19, 2013 Jack's Gourmet

Jack's Gourmet is a company producing authentic, handcrafted deli meats and sausages. They are excited to announce the release of their Sweet Italian Sausages in Costco locations throughout the Northeast. These kosher sausages are made with premium quality beef and fresh whole spices that will enhance any meal with true Italian flavors. The release of Jack's Gourmet Sweet Italian Sausage allows Costco members to purchase larger packs with huge savings.

Beef Checkoff-Funded Program Selects Regional Finalists

As one of the beef industry’s top inspirational cooking competitions, the National Beef Cook-Off®, funded by the Beef Checkoff, is in the homestretch of announcing its finalists and region winners for 2013. Home cooks are vying for a chance to win $25,000 and a trip to the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show in Washington, D.C.

Schweigert Launches 'Overly Uncomplicated' Campaign

June 18, 2013 Cargill

By simply clicking "like” on Schweigert’s Facebook page, meat fans are entered into the “Overly Uncomplicated” sweepstakes. The 1st place winner will receive a Weber gas grill custom imprinted with the “Overly Uncomplicated” logo. Fifty 2nd place winners will receive a prize package that includes a grilling condiment set housed in a miniature imitation charcoal grill, as well as a grilling apron and a can cooler.  Two hundred 3rd place winners will receive a grilling apron and can cooler. One thousand people will receive a custom sausage scented air freshener.

Prairie Grove Farms Fills Key Executive Role

June 18, 2013 Prairie Grove Farms

Prairie Grove Farms has filled the newly created role of General Manager with strong external talent to lead and support the company’s aggressive growth initiatives by hiring industry veteran Ernest J. Davis Jr.