With Unemployment Expected to Reach 20%, Senators Take a Vacation
Facing a calamity on par with the Great Depression, they left without a new relief package in place.
‘Expect More’: Climate Change Raises Risk of Dam Failures
Engineers say most dams in the United States, designed decades ago, are unsuited to a warmer world and stronger storms.
Though Memorial Day Activities Are Different This Year, Food Safety Remains a Priority
Every year, millions of Americans commemorate Memorial Day to honor the sacrifices so many have made to protect our country.
FSIS and Iowa Sign Cooperative Interstate Shipment Agreement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the State of Iowa have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement.
The average daily spot natural gas price declined about 40% during winter 2019â20 in New England
(Thu, 21 May 2020) The average spot (wholesale) price of natural gas in New England for winter 2019â20 (November 1, 2019âMarch 31, 2020) was $3.17 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), down about 40% from $5.40/MMBtu for the winter of 2018â19 based on trends at the Algonquin Gas Transmission (Algonquin) Citygateâa key regional benchmark for natural gas prices in New England. This price was the lowest average price of natural gas since the winter of 2015â16, which (like winter 2019â20) was warmer than normal.
As Virus Lingers in Michigan, a New Crisis Arrives: Flooding
Thousands of residents of Midland, Mich., fled their homes as waters rose, trying to keep at a safe social distance even in shelters.
Evans Food Group Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Skin Products due to Misbranding
Evans Food Group Ltd., an Arlington, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,796 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork skin products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Helping the Environment, One Small Sensor at a Time
New York City nonprofits are using a cloud-based service from the start-up Temboo that helps monitor storm-water runoff and other environmental factors.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Beef Ravioli Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because approximately 70 pounds of raw beef ravioli products, produced by P&S Ravioli Company, a Philadelphia, Pa. establishment, may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase.
Ideal Foods Recalls Meat and Poultry Flatbread Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Ideal Foods, a North Las Vegas, Nev. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,302 pounds of meat and poultry flatbread pizza products that were produced, packed and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.