Urgent: Benny T’s Vesta Sauces Recalled – Risky Mislabeling Issue

TL/DR - Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, has issued an allergy alert for five varieties of its Benny T's Vesta Dry hot sauces due to the use of wheat flour, which is not specified on the label. The sauces were distributed nationwide to wholesalers in the US beginning in January and September 2022, with lot…

2nd Anniversary of Order Enhancing Experiences for Farmers – Pt. 3

TL/DR - The USDA has been working to expand equitable access to its programs and services following President Joe Biden’s December 2021 Executive Order on improving customer experience. This includes implementing a streamlined process for direct loans via the Farm Service Agency, which involves a new online Loan Assistance Tool and application.…

Biden’s military and political issues intensify amidst US strikes in Yemen

TL/DR - US and British airstrikes targeted Iran-backed militants in Yemen, escalating the conflict in the Middle East in response to an increase in drone and missile attacks from Houthi rebels. The strikes are seen as a significant turning point in President Joe Biden's foreign policy due to intense Republican criticism of his handling of global…