With benefits expected to run out Saturday because of the government shutdown, Democratic leaders of 25 states allege that the USDA is required to keep providing funds.

Dept. of Agriculture for cutting off food assistance to over 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. “Congress put a rainy-day fund in place so nutrition support could continue,” says Minnesota AG Keith Ellison.

The Agriculture Department said it can't use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits, contradicting earlier guidance that the money was available.

WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Hormel Foods Corporation has recalled 4,874,815 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products due to potential metal contamination, according to a new release by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

A snack sold at Costco and Sam’s Club has been recalled as it may be contaminated with pieces of metal, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recall impacts over 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday it will not distribute SNAP benefits for the month of November, leaving millions of Americans without crucial food assistance.