Midwest Poultry Services is recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free shell eggs produced in Texas due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled eggs were sold at Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores across several Southern states, with no illnesses reported so far, according to the FDA.
UK environment secretaries are criticized for serving corporate lobbyists, particularly regarding industrial chicken farming. The article highlights former secretary Emma Reynolds's efforts to ease planning for chicken factories, despite environmental damage, and questions whether new secretary Angela Eagle will reverse these policies.
Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs from Midwest Poultry Services are recalled across five US states due to potential Salmonella contamination. This recall coincides with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce, affecting thousands nationwide, raising concerns about foodborne illnesses.
Campaigners warn the UK government's plan to boost intensive poultry farming for food security is a national security risk due to resource intensity, pollution, and reliance on imported feed, advocating for plant-based proteins instead.
The European Commission has initiated an investigation into Chinese Peking duck imports following complaints from EU producers about unfairly low prices and alleged subsidies. This move escalates trade tensions between the EU and China, potentially impacting ongoing negotiations.
Rex Patrick unites Jacqui Lambie, Pauline Hanson, and David Pocock against Aukus secrecy. Fears grow over datacentres stoking inflation and a heavier mortgage burden. Plus, "crypto corruption" allegations against Trump and World Cup updates.
Rex Patrick unites unlikely allies for Aukus transparency. Fears grow over datacentres stoking inflation and a heavier mortgage burden. News also covers Trump's crypto dealings, "Murdoched" phenomenon, and World Cup updates.
Business groups warn that an H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Australian commercial poultry flocks could drive egg prices above $10 a carton, following confirmed cases in wild birds. The industry, which contributes over $10bn to the national economy, has biosecurity plans, but concerns remain about wider species carrying the virus and the impact on free-range farms.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia for the first time, with a dead brown skua found in Cape Le Grand national park. While the risk to humans is low, authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The virus has previously spread globally and rarely infects humans.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia, leading to a lockdown of poultry farms. A brown skua and a giant petrel found near Esperance tested positive for the virus. Ingham's, Australia's largest poultry producer, has implemented a complete lockdown in WA.
The H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia's mainland, with two wild birds in Western Australia testing positive. Poultry producer Ingham's has initiated a "complete lockdown" in WA as a precautionary measure, while authorities work to assess the spread and impact of the virus.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in Western Australia, leading to a lockdown of poultry farms. The virus was detected in a brown skua near Esperance, with a giant petrel also testing positive. Australia was the last continent free of the virus, which has caused widespread bird deaths globally.
Migratory seabirds found on the Western Australian coast have tested positive for the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, marking its arrival on the Australian mainland. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins confirmed a brown skua died from the disease, and tests suggest a giant petrel may also be infected.
A brown skua found dead at Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia, has tested positive for avian influenza. Further testing is underway to confirm if it is the H5N1 strain. A second bird, a giant petrel, is also being tested. Officials urge the public not to touch sick or dead birds.
A migratory wild bird found sick in Western Australia has tested positive for avian influenza, with results for the deadly H5N1 strain expected Saturday. This is the first suspected case on mainland Australia, prompting investigations and public health warnings.
A Hong Kong poultry stall tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus, leading to disinfection. Shoppers at Sha Tin's Wo Che Market appeared unfazed, with one vendor noting lower foot traffic but no increased public concern.
Huangpu Customs has successfully implemented a "cloud issuance" system for animal health certificates, enabling the swift export of 10,000 chicks to Hong Kong. This digital process significantly reduces processing time and ensures the quality and safety of live poultry destined for the market.
India's 21st Livestock Census report, initially expected by late 2024, is delayed until after June 2026 due to technical issues in data validation, impacting policy decisions on livestock management.
A poultry farm owner in Sultanpur district claims 140 chickens died after a wedding procession played loud DJ music. The incident occurred on April 25, 2026, near his farm in Dariyapur village. The owner alleges the intense noise caused panic and death among the birds. Police have filed an FIR against the DJ operator.
Chickens are transforming from dinner table fare to cherished household companions in China's first-tier cities, with social media posts about 'pet chickens' amassing over 3.1 billion views. In Guangdong province, known for its poultry consumption culture, one woman named Aguai chose to keep chicks she hatched from eggs gifted by relatives, sparking a growing trend of urban chicken ownership.
South Korea has secured approval to export heat-treated poultry products including ham, sausages, and samgyetang to Vietnam following bilateral talks since 2017. The agreement was reached during President Lee Jae Myung's summit with Vietnam's President To Lam in Hanoi. Two processing facilities operated by Harim Co. and CJ CheilJedang Co. have been initially approved for export to the Vietnamese market, which has over 100 million consumers and a meat market valued at around US$11 billion.
