Kiolbassa Sausage Now Sold In More Costco Stores

The Kiolbassa Provision Co. is expanding its premium smoked sausage into Costco stores outside of Texas.

Fine Meat Producer's Rays Shine From San Luis Obispo, CA

August 1, 2011 Ray's Own Brand

Since the age of nine, Ray Cattaneo has been perfecting the exact blend of spices and flavors present in each of Ray’s Own Brand fine meat products. Ray and his wife, Nina-Marie, have hand-cut and hand-packed each product, shipped directly from their home and self-built plant in the heart of scenic Edna Valley wine country in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Frozen, Fresh Ground Turkey Products

August 1, 2011 USDA FSIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella Heidelberg that may be associated with use and consumption of ground turkey.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation To Close Dallas Processing Facility By Late September

August 1, 2011 Staff Reporter, Reuters

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announced plans to close its chicken-processing plant in Dallas, Texas, within 60 days as part of its continuing effort to reduce costs and operate more efficiently. The Dallas plant is scheduled to close by September 30, 2011.

Poultry Industry Statement On Pew's 'Report'

America’s broiler chicken companies and the 30,000 farm families that grow broiler chickens are committed to the responsible production of food that is safe, affordable and abundant for consumers in the United States and around the world. In contrast to Pew Charitable Trust’s well-known antipathy towards poultry farmers, the industry is more diligent and innovative than ever in pursuing environmental improvements.