Trimming Fiscal Fat Could Lead to Massive Meat Shortage

February 11th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

USDA beef

Spending cuts issued by the Obama administration that will go into effect in May could bring a halt to U.S. meat and poultry production, reports Reuters.

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USDA Says Faster Poultry Inspections are Safer

August 8th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Chickens

A controversial proposal that would increase the number of birds processed at chicken plants from 140 to 175 birds per minute, received support from a USDA spokesperson in a recent statement despite the agency’s failure to meet targeted goals for reducing the outbreak of food borne illnesses.

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