A public health alert has been issued for frozen “Great Value” dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets due to lead contamination concerns, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The New World Screworm fly poses a billion-dollar threat to the state’s economy.

Accusations of widespread fraud are at the heart of the Trump administration's policies on SNAP.

The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website stating that federal food aid will not go out on Nov. 1.

The food bank is expecting a 50% increase in demand after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said federal food aid will not be issued on Saturday.

Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores nationwide.

Biologists are using drones to scare wolves away from cattle.

Federal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a Boar's Head deli meat plant when it reopens after an deadly listeria outbreak.

The maker of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of the product because it may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a list of recommendations to keep all food safe for this year’s Fourth of July.

The San Antonio Food Bank is concerned about federal spending cuts, and how they could affect hungry families in San Antonio.

Egg producers blame the ongoing bird flu outbreak for driving prices up to record highs.

In today's consumer news: The Fed will likely pause rate cuts today. The USDA is offering tips to keep game day snacks safe. And Starbucks will trim its menu by 30%.

U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia.

Inflation for all prices is trending down, though housing costs are still rising. USDA inspectors raised red flags at a Boar’s Head plant two years before a deadly listeria outbreak. And a new study reveals that most people are missing seven essential nutrients important for their health.

A Consumer Reports analysis found certain fruits and vegetables have a higher risk of pesticide residue.

The Las Palmas store is set to undergo renovations and enhancements, but no timeline has been set.

National Public Health Week starts Monday and lasts through April 7. Cities across the country are offering people tips about how they can improve their health.

Total cattle numbers are down due to a tight hay supply, raising prices at the grocery store

More than 11,000 pounds of charcuterie deli meat sold at Sam's Club is recalled after testing turned up salmonella.

Check the pantry and the freezer. Quaker Oats issued a nationwide recall for a long list of granola bars and cereals, while TGI Fridays recalled frozen chicken bites.

Customers at the Las Palmas H-E-B reported food past its "best-by" date, empty shelves and old infrastructure. While H-E-B did not comment on food past its "best-by" date on store shelves, it did confirm that the Las Palmas location is among future planned projects for renovation and enhancement.

Customers at the Las Palmas H-E-B reported food past its best-by date, empty shelves and old infrastructure. While H-E-B did not comment on food past its best-by date on store shelves, it did confirm that the Las Palmas location is among future planned projects for renovation and enhancement. However, community leaders say this shows a larger issue of food insecurity in Westwood Square.

Conagra Foods has recalled Banquet Frozen Chicken Strip Meals because they may contain bits of plastic.

Johnsonville recalled more than 20 tons of ready-to-eat sausage. Other product recalls include bike helmets, Ashley furniture, and infant bath seats.

Over 70 tons of frozen chicken patties sold at Costco have been recalled because they may contain pieces of sharp plastic. They are among the many products recalled for safety reasons.

From baby swings to frozen pizzas and kids' drink pouches, several products popular with families are recalled for a variety of potential dangers.

More than 20 Republican attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over a Department of Agriculture school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert, fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government nearly $1 billion.

More than two million pounds of cooked ham and pepperoni products have been recalled over potential listeria contamination.

Raw chicken in your freezer may be contaminated with potentially lethal bacteria, and it's perfectly legal.

If you’re a fan of Panera Bread’s at-home chicken tortilla soup, you may need to check your fridge.

The illegal transportation of wild pigs on the “underground wild pig railroad” has caused a massive explosion in population for the animals in a term Zoologist John “Jack” Mayer has coined a “pig bomb.”

Taylor Farms Texas issued a recall for certain Sausage Breakfast Scramble Bowls, Chicken Salad Deli Snack Trays and Marketside Southwest Style Salad with Chicken sold at some Walmart stores. They also recalled certain HEB Shake Rattle Bowl Southwest Salad with Chicken products. plastic sealed container labeled as Chicken Salad Deli Snack with lot codes TFD212AU3 and TFD213AU3 with best by dates 08/06/2020 or 08/07/2020. plastic sealed container labeled as H.E.B. The onions were sold to retailers and restaurants under several brand names including, Thomson Premium, TLC Thomas Intl, Tender Loving Care, El Competitor, Hartleys Best, Onions 52, Majestic, Imperial Fresh and Kroger.

SAN ANTONIO – Families lined up in their cars Wednesday at Martin Luther King Academy for Arts Integration for boxes of free frozen chicken. The event was made possible by the San Antonio Independent School District and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Federal program helping San Antonio Food Bank meet growing demandPublished: July 28, 2020, 5:31 pmA USDA program is helping provide food for those in need after demand for help doubled due to economic slowdown.

Texas Tiny bags marked as jewelry have been showing up in the mailboxes of Texas residents but it turns out the bags actually contain seeds. Texans arent the only ones who have received packages of mystery seeds, residents across the nation have reported receiving unsolicited packages that appear to have originated in China, according to a CNN report. To date, packages containing these mystery seeds have also been received in Washington, Virginia, Utah, Kansas, Louisiana and Arizona, according to a press release from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. If you do receive a bag of the mystery seeds, do not throw them away. It could be a scam, or it very well could be dangerous, said Agrilife extension horticulturist Larry Stein.

Families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or whose children receive free or reduced meals at school may be receiving an extra $285 this month per child. "The benefit is for families that are currently receiving SNAP benefits. But it's also been extended to any families that receive free and reduced-price meals within their school district," said Deborah Rice, assistant director of child nutrition at South San Antonio Independent School District. Abbott extends emergency SNAP benefits due to COVID-19 pandemicFamilies with children ages 5 to 18 years old that received SNAP benefits in March will automatically receive $285 per child in their Lone Stone Cards account. Families should check with their child's school district website for a link on how to apply for the P-EBT program.