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Eligible Senior Citizens Can Apply to Receive Benefits for Shopping at Farmers Markets
just now (162+ words) JACKSON, Miss. " The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is providing income-eligible senior citizens access to healthier foods through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). For the year 2026, program benefits can be redeemed at authorized and participating farmers…...
FDA Modernizes Oversight of Pesticides in Food
31+ min ago (226+ words) The U. S. Food and Drug Administration's Human Foods Program (FDA's HFP) has updated its compliance program for pesticide residues in food. The updates are designed to strengthen FDA's regulatory Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program, through which the agency tests thousands of food…...
Practical Farmers to hold field days on water quality and Midwest peach growing " Iowa Capital Dispatch %
45+ min ago (280+ words) Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) will host more than 60 farmer-led field day events across the Midwest from June to November, showcasing farms of all sizes, production practices and first-hand insights from farmers. The field days, set to take place in…...
Skinny Dipped recalls chocolate almond bites over undeclared peanuts
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (206+ words) Bazzini, LLC is recalling several varieties of Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites nationwide because the products may contain undeclared peanuts, according to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. The company said people with peanut allergies could face a serious…...
Keep guests safe, not sick: Avoid foodborne illnesses at your summer barbecue with these expert tips
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (571+ words) Meredith Bauer-Mitchell May 28, 2026 With summer headed our way and barbecue season in our sights, experts heed caution when the grill master takes their place at their smoky altar." Grilling and cookouts are a time-honored way to celebrate the Fourth of…...
Pennsylvania snack company recalls chocolate covered nuts nationwide - AOL
36+ min ago (177+ words) (WHTM) " Bazzini, LLC of Allentown, Pa. , who is a co-manufacturer utilized by Skinny Dipped, is recalling a limited number of cases of Skinny Dipped" Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, due to an undeclared peanut allergen. According to the U. S. Food & Drug…...
Japan Stops Fresh Indian Mango Shipments Following Critical Plant Quarantine Inspection Lapses - Prameya News
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (314+ words) Japan Stops Fresh Indian Mango Shipments Following Critical Plant Quarantine Inspection Lapses prameyanews. com Japan Stops Fresh Indian Mango Shipments Following Critical Plant Quarantine Inspection Lapses Japan halts fresh Indian mango imports over quarantine failures. Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry…...
Southwest Michigan field crops update " May 28, 2026
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (449+ words) Nicolle Ritchie and Angie Gradiz, Michigan State University Extension - May 28, 2026 First cutting of hay and forages began in earnest. Wheat has mostly finished flowering and is entering early kernel fill. Corn and soybean planting progressed well over the past week....
Holland restaurant cited for expired sauces, rotting fruit
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (57+ words) The Holland Sentinel Holland restaurant cited for expired sauces, rotting fruit Each week, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical…...
Beverage recall hits 25 states over salmonella risk
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (157+ words) Published 1: 34 pm Thursday, May 28, 2026 FRANKFORT " SKS Copack is recalling various specialty beverages that may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 25 states,…...