Entries by Biosecurity News

Biosecurity Events – March 2026

Biosecurity Events: March 2026 Food Pathogens Listeria monocytogenes Contamination. Various cream cheeses and tofu spreads were recalled by the FDA on 20 February 2026 in New York City for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were under the “Made Fresh Salad” brand. Salmonella Outbreak. Capsules and powder from brands like “Why Not Natural” and “Live […]

USDA Announces the Creation of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network to Strengthen U.S. Farm and Ranch Profitability

(Washington, D.C., April 7, 2026) – USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies under real-world U.S. farming and ranching conditions.

USDA Announces New Guidance Portal

(Washington, D.C., April 7, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal. This interactive tool — a searchable, indexed database — contains guidance issued by the Department and its agencies.

USDA Prioritizing Common Sense Forest Management, Moves Forest Service Headquarters to Salt Lake City

(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced it will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and begin a sweeping restructuring of the agency to move leadership closer to the forests and communities it serves. For an agency whose lands, partners, and operational challenges are […]

Simple Food Safety Steps for Spring Holiday Meals

(WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2026) – Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for large gatherings, following basic food safety practices can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

USDA Promotes New, Voluntary “Product of USA” Label

(Washington, D.C., March 24, 2026) – Today, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform meat, poultry, and egg producers of the “Product of USA” voluntary labeling standard which went into effect on January 1, 2026, and increases consumer understanding of […]