April 2, 2021  Consumer Protection Alert: Midwestern Pet Foods voluntary recall Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture's Feed & Seed Program issued a consumer alert following a voluntary pet food recall published by Midwestern Pet Foods. No pet or human illness has been reported at this time. According to the company's announcement, the voluntary recall applies to specific expiration dates and pet food brands, including CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian brands produced at its Monmouth, Ill., production facility. These products may have been contaminated with Salmonella. To view the full list of products identified in the recall and instructions for how to identify expiration dates on the packaging, please click here. Salmonella can affect animals that have consumed contaminated products. Healthy animals can also be carriers of the bacteria. There is a risk to humans who have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with exposed products or surfaces. Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic, and have diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will only have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Pet owners coming into contact with the recalled products should monitor those in their household for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever, and contact their healthcare provider if these symptoms are observed. For more information on the Consumer Protection Alert, click here! |  Spring brings hope & promise to agriculture Director of Agriculture Chinn authors a monthly column in Missouri Ruralist entitled Ag Matters. Below is this month's column. Spring is one of my favorite seasons. I often see it as a season of hope. After a long winter, the sun starts shining again, the grass starts turning green, and farmers are returning to their fields. The fresh, warm air is a reminder that no matter what last year brought, there is a fresh start again. When I see spring calves running around our farm and in the pastures of our neighbors, I'm reminded of the hope they symbolize — hope of a prosperous year to come. When I see farmers planting their fields, I think of the hope they have for this year's harvest. Spring calves and spring planting is also a sign of trust. Farmers must trust that they will get to harvest in the fall what they planted in the spring. Farmers and ranchers must trust that when their product is ready for harvest, there will be a market and a demand for it. This year, especially, the agriculture market is showing promising signs, which gives me hope for a prosperous year. To read Director Chinn's full Ag Matters column, click here! |  The FCC wants your feedback to improve broadband access The Federal Communications Commission wants to hear first-hand from consumers about the availability and quality of broadband in communities across the United States as part of an effort to improve internet access. The commission launched a new feedback form that will allow internet users to share their experiences regarding broadband access, speed, and carrier availability as the FCC works to improve the accuracy of its broadband maps. "Far too many Americans are left behind in access to jobs, education, and healthcare if they do not have access to broadband," said Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. "Collecting data from consumers who are directly affected by the lack of access to broadband will help inform the FCC's mapping efforts and future decisions about where service is needed." The FCC's broadband maps are known to overstate the availability of broadband across the United States because they rely on data collected from internet service providers. If a provider offers service to at least one household in a census block, the FCC counts that entire census block as having broadband coverage. For more information and to submit your feedback, click here! | COVID-19 Vaccine Events The purpose of the mass vaccination sites is to provide an additional vaccination source for eligible Missourians that may otherwise have a hard time receiving a vaccine. Hospitals, pharmacies, and local public health agencies may host other events in your area. We encourage you to engage with your health care provider and local public health agency. View the Missouri Vaccinator Map to find approved vaccinators in your area. IMPORTANT NOTE: Individuals must fall within the state's current vaccination priority phases. To see Missouri's current activation levels, visit MOStopsCovid.com. Photo of the Week The Department would like to wish everyone a very happy Easter holiday on Sunday! The photo below was provided by Brittany Dawson to the 2020 Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. Are you interested in sharing your photos showcasing agriculture throughout Missouri? Visit Agriculture.Mo.Gov/focus for more information on this year's contest!   |
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