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Dozens of eggs roll along a conveyor belt
Finance

The USDA says egg prices could jump another 41% this year. Just last month, the increase was predicted to be 20%

By Josh Funk, Josh Boak and The Associated Press
February 26, 2025
A man in a white coal holds a chicken while standing in a chicken barn.
Politics

The USDA is scrambling to rehire officials working to curb the spread of bird flu after firing them

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February 19, 2025
Hens at a poultry farm
Health

Experts sound the alarm as Ohio farmworker’s bird flu sparks fear it’s the next pandemic

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February 13, 2025
Being mindful of where your food comes from and how it’s prepared will go a long way toward keeping you, your loved ones, and your community safe from bird flu.
Health

Can you get bird flu from eating eggs? What you need to know about staying safe

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February 1, 2025
Days before President Donald Trump took office a second time, the Department of Health and Human Services granted Moderna $590 million for the development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu and other influenza viruses.
Health

As bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines

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January 23, 2025
USDA inspectors found insects, slime and ‘general filth’ at Boar’s Head plants, records show
Health

USDA inspectors found insects, slime and ‘general filth’ at Boar’s Head plants, records show

By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated Press
January 15, 2025
The 2024–25 seasonal influenza vaccine doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.
Health

Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

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January 3, 2025
Group of people pouring Champagne into glasses
Health

Just one alcoholic drink a day can increase your risk of cancer. But most Americans don’t know the dangers, new survey says

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December 5, 2024
U.S. will now let Mexico inspect its own export avocados for pests and California growers aren’t happy
Environment

U.S. will now let Mexico inspect its own export avocados for pests and California growers aren’t happy

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September 25, 2024
Tom Vilsack
Finance

Black and minority farmers get $2 billion in payments after USDA acknowledges years of discrimination

By Summer Ballentine and The Associated Press
August 1, 2024
What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?
Health

What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?

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July 15, 2024
U.S. pledges $200 million and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms
Health

U.S. pledges $200 million and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms

By Jonel Aleccia, Mike Stobbe and The Associated Press
May 10, 2024
Employees work on epidemic prevention for chickens at a livestock company in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Health

Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states

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May 10, 2024
USDA tells poultry producers to reduce salmonella in certain chicken products to help prevent food poisoning
Health

USDA tells poultry producers to reduce salmonella in certain chicken products to help prevent food poisoning

By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated Press
April 26, 2024
The meat in your fridge or freezer may be contaminated with the bacteria E. coli, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Health

Your ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli, USDA says. Here are the products under public health alert

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April 22, 2024

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