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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Beef Labeled "Raised Without Antibiotics" Actually Antibiotic-Free? A Disturbing Report Reveals, Maybe Not
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. One of the best tips for grocery shopping is to always read labels. From checking the expiration date to knowing what's in your food, it's best to be fully informed before you add anything to your shopping cart. But what about when the packaging is misleading? That's exactly what's happening right now with beef from some of the world's biggest suppliers. According to a report by Sentient Media, last summer members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food & Safety Inspection Service — a team within the USDA that makes sure food is safe and accurately labeled — discovered that antibiotics had been used by dozens of meat providers that sell meat labeled as 'antibiotic-free.' They found that 20 percent of the sample of meat labeled as antibiotic-free tested positive for antibiotics. The organization sent out letters to inform these companies, including Tyson, Cargill, and JBS, of their findings. The USDA recommended that these meat producers take steps to figure out how the antibiotics were administered to the animals, and do whatever is necessary to make sure that beef products are no longer mislabeled. But that doesn't mean the companies are doing it. In fact, the USDA keeps approving labels from these same brands without requiring them to show proof of this claim. Essentially there's a widespread mislabeling happening in grocery stores right now. When shoppers intend to purchase beef 'raised without antibiotics,' there's no guarantee that they're actually buying what they want. There's also a concern that overusing antibiotics causes bacteria to evolve more rapidly and become resistant to the drugs when they are actually medically necessary for humans and animals alike. The USDA has updated its guidelines, recommending that companies use a third-party certification to confirm any animal-raising claims, but it's still just a recommendation that has yet to actually be enforced. So, what's the average consumer to do? Right now it's hard to say exactly how to confirm that your meat is in fact free of antibiotics. The best you can do is stay aware of the ongoing mislabeled packaging, and try to shop locally and at farmers markets whenever possible. Sign up for The Kitchn's Daily newsletter to receive our best recipes, posts, and shopping tips in your inbox.
Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
World's Biggest Meatpacker Bets Big on Sausages Amid Tariff Upheaval
JBS plans to build a plant in Iowa to make up to 130 million pounds of sausages a year. (Michael Ciaglo/Bloomberg News)
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Indianola pharmacist stole pills & tampered with records, police say
INDIANOLA, Iowa — An Indianola pharmacist has been arrested for allegedly stealing pills and tampering with documents to cover up the theft. The Indianola Police Department said Jeffrey Bates, 42, was arrested Friday morning following an investigation into fraudulent prescription practices at the Hy-Vee pharmacy in Indianola. Bates is charged with: Prohibited Acts – 8 Counts (Class C Felony) Theft-1st Degree – 1 Count (Class C Felony) Identity Theft – 1 Count (Class D Felony) Tampering with Records – 1 Count (Aggravated Misdemeanor) Police said their investigation began on April 18, after being contacted by Hy-Vee management at the Indianola store about discrepancies in medication inventory that had been identified. While Bates was employed at the pharmacy, investigators said he unlawfully diverted controlled substances and created fraudulent prescription records. He's also accused of stealing prescription pills and tampering with documents. Perry business owners and residents react to potential 500 jobs from JBS plant More than 3,000 pills, with a value totaling over $14,000, were taken by Bates, according to police. The crime was determined to be isolated in nature and involved only Bates. IPD was assisted in the investigation by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and the Warren County Attorney's Office. Indianola pharmacist stole pills & tampered with records, police say Ernst responds to jeers on Medicaid cuts: 'Well, we're all going to die' Golf greats aim at record lows while Principal Charity Classic hopes for record high in giving Perry business owners and residents react to potential 500 jobs from JBS plant Forecast: Hazy skies expected in Iowa as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves in Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Perry business owners and residents react to potential 500 jobs from JBS plant
PERRY, Iowa — JBS USA announced Thursday that it plans to build a $135 million state-of-the-art facility in Perry to process sausages. Dirk Cavanaugh, the Mayor of Perry, said that JBS could bring up to 500 Jobs. 'It's going to start out with a single shift plant, 250 employees, and hopefully within a few years they'll ramp up to double shift and have around 500 people working there,' Cavanaugh said. Darryl Pettigrew, a caterer in Perry, said he noticed a downturn in business after the Tyson Plant closed last year. 'Prior to that year, before sales went down pretty, quite, quite a bit. So, even a lot of people right here on the, right here downtown said the sales have dropped and they've noticed a lot of people have already left town,' Pettigrew said. Forecast: Hazy skies expected in Iowa as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves in Pettigrew said he is hopeful that the new JBS plant will bring more jobs to the community. 'I mean, 500 people, that's a lot. So, Perry is hopeful,' Pettigrew said. Choy Mangor, a former Tyson plant worker, stayed in Perry after the plant closed. Mangor said he wants jobs to come to Perry, even if it takes time. 'I don't know how long it would take, but it will help out my town, you know, it will help a lot,' Mangor said. Betsy Peterson, the owner of Betsy Peterson Designs, LLC, said she's excited to have diverse manufacturing come to Perry. 'Perry's been really a great community to integrate and accept and enjoy each other's cultures and diversity. So, bring it on. We're ready. Yeah, it's going to be fun. And then the Axel company that's coming from Italy, we're excited about that too. That just diverse to find the manufacturing here,' Peterson said. Iowa News: Perry business owners and residents react to potential 500 jobs from JBS plant Forecast: Hazy skies expected in Iowa as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves in Golfers get practice in pro-am before Principal Charity Classic Round 1 begins Friday Boone man killed in Thursday morning crash on Highway 30 Former Marshalltown substitute teacher accused of sexually exploiting student Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Brazil declared free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination
Brazilian companies exported beef worth nearly US$13 billion last year. (AFP pic) SAO PAULO : The World Organization for Animal Health has recognised Brazil, the world's leading beef exporter, as a country free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination, a Brazilian official and a spokesperson for the intergovernmental body said. Brazilian lobbies representing some of the largest Brazilian meatpackers, including JBS, Minerva and Marfrig, said the development was historic, as it can help Brazil to win new markets. 'The new status will be announced on June 6 at a formal ceremony after a meeting between President Lula and WOAH director general Emmanuelle Soubeyran,' Brazil's chief veterinary officer Marcelo Mota told Reuters on the last day of a WOAH conference in Paris. Last year, Brazilian companies exported beef worth nearly US$13 billion to countries including China, the United Arab Emirates and the United States, which has increased imports from Brazil because of a scarcity of cattle for slaughter. The change in status can be used as a 'strategic asset' in talks to open markets with strict standards, such as Japan, Brazilian beef lobby Abiec said in a statement. It added the Philippines and Indonesia have expressed interest in importing beef offal based on the health status. 'The new status also brings new challenges and responsibilities for all actors involved,' Abiec said, alluding to maintaining the herd in adequate sanitary conditions. The long-sought change had been anticipated by Brazilian authorities, including agriculture minister Carlos Favaro. In May 2024, when Brazil announced the end of the vaccination cycle against foot-and-mouth disease, Favaro said it moved Brazil 'to the next level of the world's health elite'. At the time, Brazil's goal of being free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination by 2026 was brought forward to 2025, the ministry said. The Brazilian agriculture ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.
