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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. …
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HARRISBURG, PA — A bill that would provide food donors with legal protections for donating food in good faith passed the House on Friday, announced state Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Americans will enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends – either in person or virtually. Taking the necessary steps toward safe …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Education Fund’s Trouble in Toyland report has helped identify dangerous toys for 35 years. But 2020 is unique, and as Americans have worked, learned and played from …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Agriculture released data related to COVID-19 restaurant enforcement actions from November 2 through November 8, 2020. The information is specific to COVID-19 mitigation requirements …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Agriculture has released data related to COVID-19 restaurant enforcement actions from October 26 through November 1, 2020. The information is specific to COVID-19 mitigation …
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining strengthened coordination between the FDA and the USDA’s …
Read MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new protocol for the development and registration of antimicrobial treatments for preharvest agricultural water, such as the water used in farm irrigation …
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., this issued the following statement regarding food export restrictions pertaining to COVID-19:
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reviewed the Food and Drug Administration’s temporary policy regarding nutrition labeling during the COVID-19 public health crisis, and provided clarity behind new items …
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