ANALYSIS: USDA Livestock Forecast Points to Lower Pork Production

In the USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook released August 18, 2025, the pork market was adjusted a little lower. USDA now forecasts 2025 production at 27.7 billion pounds, down 0.5% from last year.

For 2026, production is forecast at 28.4 billion pounds, a modest 2.5% increase but still under last month’s estimate. The changes stem from slower hog slaughter and lighter weights, with spring PRRS disease pressures keeping supplies tighter.

Hog prices are forecast by USDA to remain active, averaging about $77/cwt in the third quarter and...

Sabrositos Hondurenos Recalls 32,000 Pounds of Various Meat Products 

The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today that Sabrosito's Hondurenos is recalling nearly 32,000 pounds of various meat products produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The problem was discovered a during routine inspection.

Food that has been produced without inspection can contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, and other contaminents that put human health at risk.

Items in this announcement include chorizo, pork chops and ribs produced on various dates prior to August 20, 2025. They bear false...

Listeria, Metal Contamination, and Allergen Mislabeling Triggers Actions from FSIS

This week, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a pair of public health alerts as well as one recall.

The first announcement was issued Sunday, July 27, for ready-to-eat ham salad products containing FDA-regulated breadcrumbs that have been recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) contamination. The problem was discovered when Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. determined that the company had used breadcrumbs that had been subject to an FDA recall because that item may have been contaminated with Lm...

USDA Seeks Nominations for American Egg Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is currently seeking nominees for the American Egg Board (Board) to fill three member and three alternate vacancies in Area I (AL,CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, LA, ME, MD, MA, MS, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, TX, VT, VA, WV). They will serve a two-year term beginning March 2026 to March 2028. The deadline for nominations to organizations certified in Area I is Friday, September
12, 2025.

Egg producers who own more than 75,000 laying hens may...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Ham Salad Products

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ham salad products produced by Reser’s Fine Foods. The alert follows a recall of FDA-regulated breadcrumb ingredients supplied by Newly Weds Foods, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).

This public health alert is intended to ensure that consumers are aware these products, which bear the USDA mark of inspection, should not be consumed.

The affected products included in this alert are...

ANALYSIS: Cage-Free Market Climbs on Promotional Strength and Supply Strain

Cage-free values surged 38cts this week as aggressive promotional activity along the West Coast drove stronger-than-expected retail movement and pulled product from other regions. The combination of active demand and ongoing supply limitations created a tighter marketplace and spurred strong premiums attached to wholesale values. 

Retail demand has reportedly improved in most regions, but nowhere more than along the West Coast, where several chains have launched new features—some priced around $3.00/dozen. These promotions have resonated with inflation-conscious consumers, resulting in shelf...

The New "Coke of America”? 

Call it bipartisan, call it good taste... US President Donald Trump’s latest truth may be exciting nostalgic beverage enthusiasts from left, to center, and right. The President is calling for cane sugar in US Coke cans and bottles going forward. 

“I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,” wrote Trump. “I’d like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You’ll see. It’s just better!” 

Kayem Foods Recalls Over 25,000 Pounds of Chicken Sausage Due to Contamination

Kayem Foods has announced a recall of approximately 25,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products.

The company notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after receiving three customer complaints about finding white pieces of plastic in the sausage.

The recalled products are 11-ounce vacuum-sealed packages containing four pieces of “All Natural al fresco CHICKEN SAUSAGE SWEET APPLE with Vermont made syrup.”

These items were produced on June 28...

NCC Shares USDA’s Goals to Further Reduce Foodborne Illness

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a comprehensive plan to bolster the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to combat foodborne illness while speaking at the opening of USDA’s new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory in Normandy, Missouri.

“President Trump is committed to ensuring American consumers have the safest, most abundant, and affordable food supply in the world. When it comes to food safety, USDA is charting a bold new course in giving consumers confidence their meat, poultry, and egg products meet our...

Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #16

Expana’s global team of specialist reporters has been tracking every twist and turn in the fluid tariff situation.

Click to read "Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #16."

This report allows the Expana community to see where key commodity markets stand as of this past week... Click the above PDF report, or keep scrolling to read in plain text...

367,812 Pounds of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recalled Nationwide Over Listeria Concerns

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the Kraft Heinz Food Company is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, identified through laboratory testing.

The affected products were produced between April 24, 2025, and June 11, 2025. They were distributed to retail locations nationwide and exported to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.

The recalled products include:

• 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey...

FreshRealm Recalls Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Products Shipped to Kroger and Walmart Nationwide

FreshRealm establishments are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that were distributed to Kroger and Walmart locations nationwide.

According to an announcement today from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the recalled items may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).

The recalled items include all products produced before June 17, 2025, and include the following labels:

• 32.8-oz. tray packages labeled “MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese”...

President Trump Secures Greater Ag Market Access in Brazil, Thailand, and Vietnam

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced American agricultural producers will have greater market access to Thailand and Vietnam and maintained access to Brazil. The Trump Administration continues to break down non-tariff barriers and defend current market access, and these latest actions are some of many wins ahead for American producers. U.S. dairy producers will have maintained access to Brazil markets, citrus and apple growers will be able to sell more products to Thailand, and stone fruit growers will face lower non-tariff trade barriers in...

ICE Told to Pause Worksite Raids in Agriculture, Hospitality Sectors by Trump Administration

The Trump administration will reportedly direct US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to pause raids on businesses operating in the agricultural, restaurant, and hotel industries.

According to the New York Times, an internal email and three US officials confirmed the adjustment to President Trump’s deportation and immigration policies.

The email obtained by the publication directed ICE officials to “hold on all work site enforcement investigations/operations on agriculture (including aquaculture and meat packing plants), restaurants and operating hotels...

Bill Aims to Protect Texas Livestock from Screwworm Threat

A bill introduced in Congress aims to safeguard livestock and wildlife in Texas and the U.S. from the New World screwworm, a destructive pest that once devastated ranches across the southern U.S.

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) authored the New World Screwworm Preparedness Act to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a comprehensive study on screwworm surveillance and prevention efforts. The bill also requires USDA to recommend improvements that would strengthen the nation’s ability to respond to a potential outbreak...

Hormel Recalls Over 256,000 Pounds of Canned Beef Stew

Hormel Foods Corporation has recalled approximately 256,185 pounds of its canned beef stew.

According to an announcement from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the product may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, following several consumer complaints.

The affected products are 20-ounce metal cans labeled “Dinty Moore BEEF STEW” with a best-by date of FEB 2028.

These items were produced on February 4, 2025, and bear the establishment number “EST. 199G” and lot number...

Sugar On the Chopping Block for SNAP Program Following MAHA Commission

On May 22, US President Donald Trump spoke alongside Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and others during a MAHA [Make America Healthy Again] Commission Event. 

“We’re on track to sign multiples of SNAP waivers to get junk food and sugary drinks out of our food stamp system,” said the USDA’s Rollins. Rollins signed the first waivers to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Nebraska, Indiana, and Iowa, she said during her speech...

Snack Mania Recalls Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Chicken Coxinhas Due to Lack of Federal Inspection

According to an announcement from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Snack Mania Brazilian Delights Corp has issued a recall of approximately 9,722 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken coxinhas products. The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.

The affected items were produced on various dates between June 27, 2024, and May 2, 2025. They are packaged in 16.37 oz plastic containers labeled “Snack Mania COXINHAS BRAZILIAN...

Johnsonville Recalls 22,672 Pounds of Cheddar Bratwursts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that Johnsonville, LLC is recalling approximately 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwursts due to potential contamination with hard plastic, following customer complaints.

The affected products were produced on February 5, 2025, and carry establishment number "Est.1647" on the label. These items were shipped to retail locations across Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The recalled bratwursts are packaged in 19-ounce sealed firm trays, containing...

Hearthside Food Recalls 489,887 Pounds of Misbranded Sausage and Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches 

Hearthside Food Solutions is recalling approximately 489,887 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sausage and bacon breakfast sandwiches. According to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), these products are being recalled due to misbranding. The sandwiches contain sesame, a known allergen, which was not listed on the product labels.

Details of the recalled products:

*8.35-oz. individually film wrapped sandwiches of “LETTIERI’S FOOD TO GO Sausage, Egg & Cheese FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST SANDWICH” with lot codes beginning with the numbers 23, 24 and 25 up to 2508451...

USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for 2025

The USDA has announced its plans for agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and has begun accepting applications for four key export market development programs.

“Our job at USDA is to open new markets for our farmers, ranchers, and producers. The previous administration left agriculture with a $50 billion trade deficit. President Trump and I will not sit idly by - we are actively working to open new markets and remove existing barriers,” said Secretary Rollins. “We are putting farmers first. These programs are a crucial step in...

Cargill Kitchen Solutions Recalls 212,268 Pounds of Liquid Egg Products

Cargill Kitchen Solutions is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products due to potential contamination with a cleaning solution containing sodium hypochlorite.

The recall was initiated after the company received a tip regarding the contamination. Following a thorough investigation, FSIS scientists determined that the use of the affected products poses negligible risk to health, resulting in a Class III recall.

The products were produced on March 12 and 13, 2025, and bear the establishment number "G1804" on the label. They were shipped...

USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. These appointees will lead efforts to advance President Trump’s America First agenda and ensure that farmers, ranchers, and producers have the support they need to keep feeding, fueling, and clothing America.

“FPAC is the most farmer-facing mission area at USDA, housing the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service—agencies producers rely on every day,” said U.S. Secretary...

Pasturebird Petitions USDA to Update Definition of  “Pasture-Raised” Poultry 

Pasturebird, the world’s largest pasture-raised chicken brand, is setting a new standard for transparency and animal welfare after successfully petitioning to update the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) definition of “pasture-raised” meat and poultry. After years of advocating for a clear and common-sense definition, Pasturebird and Perdue Farms helped shoppers distinguish “free range” from “pasture-raised” chicken. The new animal raising labeling guidelines require that “pasture-raised” animals must be on pasture the majority of their life...