Meat & Poultry

Sara Lee Corp., which plans to split into two companies next year, will do so without its North American chief executive. The Downers Grove-based company said Monday that C.J. Fraleigh, a six-year veteran who has been credited with improved operations and increased marketing for Sara Lee's North American meats, has resigned. …

Scorching summer heat took a toll on the Midwest corn crop, and food shoppers could see the results in higher prices at the supermarket in coming months. …

Superior Farms continues its innovative development of value-added lamb products with a fall line-up of retail comfort food items. They include:2.5lb pre-marinated cook-in-the-bag leg of lamb, 1 lb lamb and beef pre-seasoned meatloaf mix in an oven ready tray and a 1 lb lamb and beef pre-seasoned classic stew. …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it is taking new steps to fight E. coli and protect the safety of the American food supply. Six additional serogroups of pathogenic E. coli will be declared adulterants in non-intact raw beef. Raw ground beef, its components, and tenderized steaks found to contain these bacteria will be prohibited from sale to consumers. …

Not all trans fats are created equal and it’s time for nutritional labels to reflect that reality, says a University of Alberta nutrition expert. …