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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Bird flu is back

Bird flu is back. After a quiet summer, the virus has hit dozens of poultry flocks, resulting in the deaths of nearly 7 million farmed birds in the United States since the beginning of September. Among them: about 1.3 million turkeys, putting pressure on the nation's turkey supply in the run-up to Thanksgiving. Reports of infected wild birds have also surged this fall, and three states - Idaho, Nebraska and Texas - have identified outbreaks in dairy cows.
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fromTasting Table
5 months ago

Why Fast Food Chains Typically Use White Meat Chicken Over Dark Meat - Tasting Table

White meat chicken dominates the fast food menu due to consumer preference for perceived health benefits and product consistency.
fromTasting Table
6 months ago

How Gainesville, Georgia, Became The Poultry Capital Of The World - Tasting Table

"By consolidating the processing, packaging, and distribution of chicken, J.D. Jewell not only improved efficiency but also significantly boosted the local economy during the adversities of the Great Depression."
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fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The End of Chicken-Breast Dominance

Chicken thighs, once cheaper and tastier, are increasingly popular, challenging the dominance of white meat in the U.S.
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fromNew York Post
6 months ago

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry

USDA has halted a proposed rule to limit salmonella in poultry, reversing a key food safety initiative under the Biden Administration.
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