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USDA Scrambles to Rehire Bird Flu Experts

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USDA Scrambling to Rehire Fired Employees Working on Bird Flu

“Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action to Stop Wasteful Spending” was the headline of a USDA announcement on Feb. 14, which announced layoffs in the Agriculture Dept. Today, the agency is undoing part of those bold actions, trying to rehire employees who were working on bird flu.

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The USDA is scrambling to rehire officials working to curb the spread of bird flu after firing them

The H5N1 avian flu has impacted more than 160 million birds, resulting in the deaths of 20 million egg-laying chickens since 2022.

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USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them

An Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."

Federal layoffs spark concerns over nation’s food safety

We still don’t know the full extent of layoffs at the FDA, though they are widespread. That could reduce oversight of the ...

USDA Suspends Scholarship Program for Food and Farming Students

The scholarships, for high-achieving students attending historically Black colleges and universities, started in 1992.

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Lehigh Valley food safety report: Rodent droppings throughout facility, expired food served, free-flying hair

A torn rubber door gasket was observed on the door to the walk-in cooler. Replace the torn gasket. There is an accumulation ...

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What’s the Difference Between the FDA and the USDA?

Explaining America’s weirdly complicated food inspection system, including who regulates poultry and eggs and how Robert F.

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