A family-run butcher shop and small slaughter facility in northeastern Pennsylvania has been devastated by fire, just days after receiving a state grant for expansion.
Leraysville Meat and Cheese, located 50 miles northwest of Scranton, went up in flames on...
Johnson County, Tennessee, is advancing plans for a new meat processing facility after receiving key approvals from the county commission and school board. The project has been years in the making and aims to boost local employment and educational...
Jack Link’s, a leading producer of meat snacks, has begun hiring for its highly anticipated $450 million production facility in Perry, Georgia. The plant, set to open this summer, will employ 800 people and significantly expand the company’s production...
A new meat packing plant is being proposed near New Underwood and Box Elder, South Dakota, with plans to process beef, hogs, and lambs. The facility is expected to be federally inspected, ensuring it meets industry standards for quality...
Recent USDA documents have uncovered alarming sanitary violations at the Boar's Head plant in Virginia, tied to a severe listeria outbreak. Over the past year, the facility was cited for 69 instances of noncompliance, including discolored meat buildup, black...
Jennings Premium Meats, a family-owned meat processor based in New Franklin, Missouri, has announced a $2 million expansion aimed at increasing its snack stick processing capacity. The company recently broke ground on a 4,800-square-foot addition to its facility, which...
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reviewing its sampling plan for the federal 2025 fiscal year, which runs through September 30, due to the agency’s ongoing assessment of last year’s Boar’s Head recall linked to a deadly...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state health officials and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), has concluded its investigation into a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to deli-sliced meats....
Conestoga Meats has proposed a new pork processing facility in Breslau, Ontario, but the project has drawn significant environmental concerns. The facility, which aims to expand the region’s pork production capabilities, faces opposition primarily due to its proximity to...
n a settlement that underscores the importance of food safety, Boar’s Head has agreed to terms with a plaintiff class following allegations of false advertising. The claims arose after a Listeria outbreak prompted a recall of more than 7...