MAHA is Being Subverted by Special Interest Groups, Says Calley Means

On November 6, former senior advisor to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Calley Means said that Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiatives are being subverted by special interest pressure, according to his interview on the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE). 

“I was optimistic that we could use that coalition to bust through the DC swamp to get some things done... And we did get some things done, but all of them were through public shame," said Means...

Fry Pie Factory Recalls Pepperoni Rolls Over Undeclared Milk, Temperature Control Issues

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted a recall notice from Fry Pie Factory involving its 5-ounce Pepperoni Rolls due to undeclared milk and a refrigeration process deviation that could pose a food safety risk.

According to the company, the voluntary recall was initiated after it discovered the products were mislabeled and failed to declare milk, a major food allergen. In addition, the Pepperoni Rolls were not stored, distributed, or sold at appropriate temperatures, which may have allowed the...

FDA: Authorization of Emergency Use for Two Animal Drugs for the Treatment of New World Screwworm

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing the issuance of two Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) (Authorization) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) for new animal products. FDA has issued one EUA for an animal product as requested by Health and Hygiene (Pty) Ltd. for the prevention and treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm ( Cochliomyia hominivorax) (NWS) larvae (myiasis) in cattle, horses, minor species of hoof stock, raptors and other wild birds, pet birds...

America's Egg Farmers Commit $1 Million to Put Protein-Packed Eggs at the Center of School Breakfast

American Egg Board joins USDA Secretary Rollins, HHS Secretary Kennedy and White House Senior Advisor Calley Means to advance real food, real protein for America's children.

In the days ahead of Easter, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins gathered senior federal leaders including U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and White House Senior Advisor Calley Means as well as agricultural stakeholders at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to discuss the critical role eggs play in feeding America's children a nutritious breakfast. The American Egg Board (AEB)...

Go Raw Recalls Cat Food Due to Low Thiamine Concerns

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall initiated by Go Raw LLC, a pet food manufacturer.

The recall involves a single lot of the company's Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Nuggets, which may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). The issue was identified following an investigation prompted by a reported pet illness.

Low thiamine levels can be particularly harmful to cats, potentially leading to a deficiency of this essential nutrient. Such a deficiency can affect the cat's overall...

Pastured Poultry Producers Urge FDA to Align "Pasture-Raised" Egg Labeling with USDA Standards

A trade group representing pastured poultry farmers is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clarify how the term "pasture raised" can be used on egg cartons, saying current rules allow consumers to be misled.

The American Pastured Poultry Producers Association ( APPPA ) is requesting the FDA to align egg labeling requirements for the "pasture-raised" claim with the existing definition used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for poultry.

Pasture-Raised Poultry Clearly Defined by the USDA

Following a 2023 petition defining pasture-raised, with over 16,000 comments supporting distinction from 'free-range', the USDA maintains a clear, enforceable standard for...

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for OTC Injectable Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution against New World screwworm (NWS). The agency has concluded that based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that Ivomec may be effective for the prevention of infestations caused by NWS larvae (myiasis) in cattle when administered within 24 hours of birth, at the time of castration, or when a wound appears, and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its...