Gifting live chicks, ducklings and bunnies as Easter presents remains a popular tradition, but public health officials warn the practice continues to fuel Salmonella outbreaks and animal welfare concerns. Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry, animal abandonment and potential ecological damage have prompted repeated calls for safer alternatives such as stuffed toys, chocolate eggs or...

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: This story highlights takeaways from the Food Manufacturing Summit hosted by Food Dive, Manufacturing Dive and Supply Chain Dive on March 25. Register here to watch the replay on demand. After the pandemic spurred drastic...