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The Independent
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Why are ground beef prices in the US increasing?
The cost of ground beef in the US has reached a record high, increasing by approximately 12 percent from June 2024 to June 2025. This surge, which sees prices rise from $5.47 to $6.12 per pound, challenges President Trump 's pledge to reduce grocery costs. Key factors contributing to the price hike include shrinking cattle herds, severe drought conditions, and an increase in beef imports. Experts note the beef market's complexity compared to other foodstuffs like eggs, with growing competition from countries such as Australia and Latin America. The American Farm Bureau Federation reports US cattle herd sizes are at a 74-year low, exacerbated by increased animal feed costs due to drought.
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling season
OMAHA, Neb. — Anyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburger patties and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have climbed increasingly fast. And experts say consumers shouldn't expect much relief soon either. The average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago, according to U.S. government data. The average price of all uncooked beef steaks rose 8% to $11.49 per pound.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Publix recalls deli product over fears it contains 'foreign material'
Grocery store giant Publix issued two recalls of ground beef products in less than a week over concerns the food contained 'foreign material.' The most recent recall is for Market Ground Beef products sold on June 26, 2025 at the Limestone Marketplace Publix in Gainesville, Georgia, with a sell by date of June 27, 2025. This adds to the recall from June 25, 2025, which also included select batches of Market Ground Beef products produced at the store in the Abernathy Square Shopping Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It was first sold on June 25, 2025 and has a sell by date of June 26, 2025. Maria Brous, Publix director of communications, said in a press release: 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from the store shelves.' Publix is advising customers to throw away the ground beef or return it to the store for a refund. Any potential foreign material that has possibly made its way into the ground beef could pose a choking hazard to consumers. Publix did not reveal how it believes the products became contaminated. As of now, no other Publix stores are affected, but the chain, headquartered in Florida , has more than 1,400 locations across eight states. And Publix has issued several large recalls already this year. Most recently in May, the chain was at the center of a baby food recall over fears the products were contaminated with lead. It announced a voluntary recall of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food due to elevated lead levels. It was detected by routine FDA sampling and the 4oz pouches were sold in Publix stores across eight states. No illnesses were reported. Prior to that, Publix recalled ground beef and pork products in January due to fears it contained foreign materials. That recall affected just the store on Bayshore in Tampa, Florida. In February, the chain recalled canned tuna products over fears of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria.
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Publix Super Markets issues two recalls over fears products contain 'foreign material'
Grocery store giant Publix issued two recalls of ground beef products in less than a week over concerns the food contained 'foreign material.' The most recent recall is for Market Ground Beef products sold on June 26, 2025 at the Limestone Marketplace Publix in Gainesville, Georgia, with a sell by date of June 27, 2025. This adds to the recall from June 25, 2025, which also included select batches of Market Ground Beef products produced at the store in the Abernathy Square Shopping Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It was first sold on June 25, 2025 and has a sell by date of June 26, 2025. Maria Brous, Publix director of communications, said in a press release: 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from the store shelves.' Publix is advising customers to throw away the ground beef or return it to the store for a refund. Any potential foreign material that has possibly made its way into the ground beef could pose a choking hazard to consumers. Publix did not reveal how it believes the products became contaminated. As of now, no other Publix stores are affected, but the chain, headquartered in Florida, has more than 1,400 locations across eight states. And Publix has issued several large recalls already this year. Most recently in May, the chain was at the center of a baby food recall over fears the products were contaminated with lead. It announced a voluntary recall of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food due to elevated lead levels. It was detected by routine FDA sampling and the 4oz pouches were sold in Publix stores across eight states. No illnesses were reported. Prior to that, Publix recalled ground beef and pork products in January due to fears it contained foreign materials. That recall affected just the store on Bayshore in Tampa, Florida. In February, the chain recalled canned tuna products over fears of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria. Affected stores were located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Also in February, Publix recalled oysters harvested in Louisiana dating back to January 2010 after people reported norovirus-like illnesses. According to the notice, 15 people became sick after eating the oysters at several restaurants in New Orleans. Two people were hospitalized, but later discharged.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How grocers are keeping July 4 cookout costs under control
Shoppers may be bracing for higher July 4th cookout costs, but prices on grilling staples like ground beef are mostly holding steady. Stew Leonard Jr., CEO and president of grocery chain Stew Leonard's, joins Market Catalysts to explain why prime cuts are actually seeing a sales bump and how grocers are navigating tariffs on goods like tequila and avocados. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
