Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays
Following these safe food-handling practices will help prevent food poisoning, also called foodborne illness.
Pregnant? Breastfeeding? FDA Aims to Improve Drug Information
The FDA is helping women know more about the effects of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Discuss treatment options with your health care professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
ILA officials to meet next week as ratification of USMX deal looms
Sources tell the Journal of Commerce the union will convene a mid-week meeting in Florida of its local wage scale committees across the 14 ports under its jurisdiction.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people recovering from the impact of recent wildfires and straight-line winds may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Approximately 81,477 households in 28 zip codes in Los Angeles County are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.
Americold adding Port Saint John warehouse as part of CPKC alliance
The planned development in Eastern Canada marks the latest stage in a nearly two-year-old partnership between the company and the Class I railroad.
Don’t Run Out the Clock on Food Safety this Super Bowl
WASHINGTON, January 27, 2025 — If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, keep food safety in your playbook to ensure that bacteria doesn’t run out the clock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has a game plan to keep your Super Bowl servings penalty free.“One of the biggest threats to a successful game day meal is bacteria that causes foodborne illness,” said USDA FSIS Administrator Dr. Denise Eblen. “Make sure that takeout or delivered food is quickly refrigerated or placed in an oven until your guests arrive.”
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Natural Resources and Environment Appointments to Lead on Wildfire Prevention
Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key appointments by President Donald J. Trump to support his administration’s focus on forest management, wildfire prevention, and natural resource conservation. Ahead of the President's visit to California to assess wildfire damage, these appointments highlight a renewed dedication to protecting communities, enhancing forest health, and ensuring responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Southern California ports ready to defend green initiatives from Trump White House
Officials at Los Angeles and Long Beach say they are prepared to do what is necessary should the new administration target green policies at the ports.