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The 2022 Avian Flu outbreak is Killing Bald Eagles across the U.S.

Among the latest victims of the bird flu outbreak sweeping across the country: the national bird of the United States. Bald eagles in 14 states died after contracting bird flu, and eagles in another two states are suspected of falling ill with the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In total, 36 bald eagles have died since February.  It has been detected in 32 states […]

todayApril 25, 2022

Food & Drink

U.S. Avian Flu Outbreak means Higher Egg Prices right before Easter and Passover

As consumers continue to feel the crunch at the grocery store checkout, eggs are the latest product predicted to surge in price. Prices are expected to climb amid the seasonal demand during Easter and Passover with the outbreak expected to make prices even more expensive. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), 21 states have confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly […]

todayApril 7, 2022

Food & Drink

Tyson Foods recalls almost 4,500 tons of chicken products

AP reports that Tyson Foods is recalling almost 4500 tons (4082.33 metric tonnes) of ready-to-eat chicken products after finding the products may be tainted with listeria bacteria, federal officials announced July 8th. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall a month after two consumers reported falling ill with listeriosis. Further investigation revealed one death besides the two listeriosis cases traced to pre-cooked chicken produced by Dexter, Missouri-based Tyson Foods, […]

todayJuly 13, 2021

Health & Wellness

5 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein

They don’t call protein one of the building blocks of life for nothing. This macronutrient makes up the major component of all our cells and provides the essential amino acids that keep our bodies up and running. Problem is, some of us aren't getting as much of it as we should be. A true protein deficiency is very rare in the United States—though it can be seen in people who […]

todayApril 22, 2021

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