USDA Reverses Ban on Pet Dogs to Mexico
#USDA #ScrewwormUSDA reversed its ban, allowing pet dogs to travel from the US to Mexico amid efforts to slow screwworm spread. Six flesh-eating parasite cases were detected this month, prompting strict entry requirements for dogs from affected countries. read more
USDA battles bed bugs at its own pest control office
#USDA #BedBugsA USDA pest-control office in Maryland faces repeated bed bug infestations, forcing fumigation and remote work. Employees fear bringing bugs home, as the Trump administration pushes for in-office work. The irony is not lost on staff. read more
USDA ordered to reinstate 6,000 fired employees by federal board
#USDA #FederalAn independent federal board has ordered the USDA to reinstate nearly 6,000 employees who were previously fired as part of Trump's downsizing efforts. This temporary reinstatement will last for 45 days while investigations continue. employees workforce downsizing read more
USDA Misfires: Mistakenly Fires Employees Essential in Bird Flu Response
#USDA #CDCDOGE mistakenly fired USDA staff crucial to combating bird flu outbreak, resulting in embarrassing walkback. CDC warns of increased risk to those exposed to animals. USDA working to rehire workers. DOGE also faced criticism for overstating government cuts on official website. read more
USDA Inspector General Refuses Firing by Trump Administration
#USDA #TrumpAdministrationPhyllis Fong, USDA inspector general, was escorted out of her office after refusing to comply with being fired by the Trump administration. Fong, who served for 22 years, believed the termination was improper. The move was part of a larger dismissal of federal watchdogs by Trump. read more
"USDA Recalls 12 Million Pounds of Meat Over Listeria Concerns"
#USDA #meatrecallThe USDA has released a list of over 100 schools across multiple states impacted by the recall of approximately 12 million pounds of meat from BrucePac due to listeria concerns. The recall does not involve the USDA's National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. read more
"Massive Meat Recall Due to Listeria Contamination Concerns"
#USDA #ListeriaSafetyUSDA recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat due to listeria contamination from BrucePac in Oklahoma. Ready-to-eat poultry products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, prompting the recall of products distributed nationwide to restaurants and institutions. No adverse reactions reported yet. read more