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Wiste’s Meat Market of Janesville, MN is voluntarily recalling three meat products that may have become adulterated due to improper processing procedures and which were produced without inspection. Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) inspectors discovered during a routine inspection that 116 pounds of product had been produced without an approved process and without the required state inspection to ensure the safety and wholesomeness of the product. 

The MDA and the company have not received any reports of adverse reactions or illness due to consumption of this product.

Wiste’s Meat Market products subject to this recall include 38 pounds of Blueberry Wild Rice Summer Sausage with a pack date of May 23, 2025, 70 pounds of Original Beef Sticks with a pack date of May 31, 2025 and 8 pounds of Cheddar Cheese Beef Sticks with a pack date of May 31, 2025. The product also bears the establishment number “891” inside the State of Minnesota mark of inspection on the label. 

The beef products were sold at the following locations: 

• Wiste’s Meat Market retail location, 208 North Main Street, Janesville, MN
• Wiste’s Meat Market retail location, 116 S 3rd St, Waterville, MN 

Anyone concerned they may have become ill from consuming the products should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who purchased this product should throw it away or return it to Wiste’s Meat Market. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Ryan Landkammer at Wiste’s Meat Market at (507) 234-6278. 

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Media Contact
Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications
651-201-6629
Larry.Schumacher@state.mn.us

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded funding to twenty-nine farmers’ markets across the state through its Farmers’ Market Nutrition Assistance Grant Program. The one-time state funding will help participating markets strengthen and expand nutrition assistance efforts during the 2025 season.

Farmers’ markets are a vital access point for Minnesotans who use nutrition assistance program benefits. These programs not only provide a source of fresh, locally grown food in areas where grocery options may be limited, they also create an important customer base for small and emerging farmers. “Farmers’ markets help bridge the gap between producers and families seeking healthy, affordable food,” said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “By supporting nutrition assistance programs at farmers’ markets, we’re strengthening local economies and increasing access to fresh food for communities across the state.”

In total, MDA awarded $146,669.55 through a competitive review process. Eligible expenses for grantees include hiring support staff, printing outreach materials, purchasing EBT tokens, offering transportation assistance, and other tools that help manage nutrition assistance programs. Markets receiving funding must be located in Minnesota and participate in at least one nutrition assistance program this year.

A full list of recipients and their award amounts can be found below.

This program is supported by a one-time state legislative appropriation. More information about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Assistance Grant Program is available on the MDA website.

2025 Awardees

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Media Contact
Nikki Warner, MDA Communications
651-238-7909
Nikki.Warner@state.mn.us

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is preparing to aerially manage seven sites in Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties to slow the spread of spongy moth. Officials will likely conduct the aerial management activities July 1-3, beginning as early as 6:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. These dates are dependent on weather conditions in the area.

This operation was originally scheduled for mid-June, however due to federal budget uncertainties and delays the operation was pushed back to early July. 

The seven sites total approximately 28,907 acres. Maps of the sites are available on the MDA website. Residents can also look up their address on an interactive map to determine if they are within any of these blocks. Two of the sites include Minnesota State Parks, Whitewater and Beaver Creek Valley. 

The MDA will use a method of mating disruption which is the aerial application of a non-toxic waxy, food-grade substance containing pheromones specific to spongy moths that confuse the male moths. This makes it difficult for the male spongy moths to find females, reducing mating success. The result is fewer caterpillars hatching and attacking trees next year. 

The mating disruption product will be applied by low-flying yellow planes contracted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service in a joint project with the MDA. The product is not harmful to humans, animals, birds, or other insects, and will help protect forest health, property values, and the state’s tourism industry.

To help area citizens stay informed, the MDA has set up a Report a Pest Info Line at 1-888-545-6684 with the latest details about treatment dates and times. On the morning of the treatments, residents can call the phone number with any questions they may have. Simply press 0 (zero) to speak to someone. The MDA's website also has information about spongy moths and control efforts. 

Residents can also sign up for text or email updates about treatment progress. On the Spongy Moth Treatment Map you can click each area (outlined in blue) you would like to receive updates for, follow the “sign up for text or email notification” link. 

Spongy moths are among America's most destructive tree pests, having caused millions of dollars in damage to eastern forests. The moths are now threatening Minnesota. If present in large numbers, spongy moth caterpillars can defoliate large sections of forest. Oak, poplar, birch, and willow are among their preferred hosts. The moths spread slowly on their own, but people can unintentionally help them spread by transporting firewood or other items on which the moths have laid their eggs.

Contact the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at 1-888-545-6684 or reportapest@state.mn.us with questions regarding spongy moth and the planned treatment.

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Media Contact
Brittany Raveill, MDA Communications
651-201-6131
Brittany.Raveill@state.mn.us