Food Depot #24 Recalls Ground Beef, Possible E. Coli 0157:H7 Contamination

May 26, 2011 USDA FSIS

Food Depot #24, a McDonough, Ga., retailer is recalling approximately 500 pounds of 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 today.

NAMP Announces 2nd Campylobacter Workshop Aug. 23-24 At Auburn Univ.

With the success of the first sold-out Campylobacter 101 Workshop in March and the new USDA performance standards governing the presence of Campylobacter, NAMP is partnering again with Auburn University and Texas A&M University to offer a new two-day workshop Aug. 23-24, 2011, at Auburn University (just a 75-minute drive from the Atlanta airport).

A&P Launches Exclusive Woodson & James Choice Angus Beef Line

May 25, 2011 A&P

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, OTC: GAPTQ) today announced the launch of a brand new line of premium-quality Angus beef featuring steakhouse-quality meat at affordable supermarket prices. Woodson & James Choice Angus Beef, exclusive to A&P banner stores, will replace the current beef steak and roast offerings in all A&P, Pathmark, Superfresh, Waldbaum’s and The Food Emporium stores beginning Friday, May 27 – just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the start of the grilling season.

Nagano Pork Now Available Exclusively From Your IGA Retailer

May 25, 2011 IGA

With summer on our doorsteps, the IGA banner is introducing a barbecue experience inspired by the pleasure of eating well: it's now offering Nagano pork. A product of the Quebec terroir, prized by the Japanese and recognized by chefs at home, Nagano pork is superior-quality pork with distinct attributes, raised here in Yamachiche, Quebec.

Carnivores Rejoice: Cattle, Hog Prices Fall

The market prices for hogs and cattle have dropped about 15 percent from record highs in the last month on a sudden increase in supply and apparent consumer resistance to rising prices for hamburger and sirloin.