China sounds alarm over filthy cooking oil Jul 20, 2010
BEIJING China has ordered food safety officials nationwide to step up the fight against "gutter oil" that is illegally skimmed from kitchen waste and resold, part of a government crackdown on foods tainted with potentially lethal substances. China's Cabinet, the State Council, said the black market trade in waste oil posed "serious potential food safety risks" to the public ... "Recycling oil is something that has been done in all families, but the more the oil is cooked the more it will contain... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Monday that the products include 1-pound, 13-ounce bags of "GREAT VALUE Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets.". Officials are recalling approximately 91,872 pounds of the nuggets after the Perry-based company discovered small pieces of blue plastic following consumer complaints. (KSBW 8, CA)
Community Notes Jul 20, 2010
Youth, ages 8-12, will learn how to prepare healthy snacks or meals along with food safety, proper cooking techniques and manners and table etiquette. Registration is required by calling the extension office at 815-875-2878. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Perdue Farms Recalls Chicken Nuggets Jul 20, 2010
Perdue posted on its website, "We determined the likely source was a small plastic ring that got into the raw material before the nuggets were formed," said Bruce Stewart-Brown, Perdue's Senior Vice President for Food Safety and Quality. "This would have resulted in a minimal amount of consumer packages potentially containing nuggets with the plastic, which is bright blue in color. However, out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to recall all 50,688 packages of nuggets produced in the... (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Digital Angel sees European demand rise Jul 20, 2010
said Monday that its animal-identification tags are "experiencing significantly higher demand" in several European countries as a result of new animal health and food safety regulations there. South St. Paul-based Digital Angel (Nasdaq: DIGA) said sales of its products in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands have more than doubled from a year ago during the first half of 2010. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Price of Malaysia-imported eggs rise after Saturday's recall of local farm produce Jul 19, 2010
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Sale of eggs from local N&N Agriculture Farm suspended for antibiotic residues Jul 18, 2010
Channel NewsAsia - Sale of eggs from local N&N Agriculture Farm suspended for antibiotic residues - channelnewsasia. Sale of eggs from local N&N Agriculture Farm suspended for antibiotic residues Posted: 17 July 2010 2108 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Hotline to dob in the gastro spreaders Jul 18, 2010
"The NSW Food Authority is aware of cases where staff have been asked to work when they were sick, or have not told their supervisor they were sick.'' Mr Whan said one sick worker had the potential to infect hundreds, if not thousands, of people. Robert Booy, a virologist at the University of Sydney and the Children's Hospital at Westmead, said that people with serious gastro would be physically incapable of working through the symptoms, so the concern is for those with a ''lower viral load''.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Public Health: Food safety key for farmers market shoppers Jul 18, 2010
Because of warm temperatures, Iowans should be especially aware of food safety at farmers markets. Be aware that any freshly prepared fruit or vegetable product, such as hummus, salsa, cut fruit salad, and guacamole can be a potential health risk if not handled correctly. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Scrape the mould off our toothless food regulator Jul 18, 2010
Our food regulator, Food Safety Australia New Zealand, is an optimist ... At the moment ; because the process Food Safety Australia New Zealand employs to evaluate food safety is compromised ; we don't have one. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Goverment Launches Phone App for Recalls Jul 16, 2010
Brian Mabry with The Food Safety and Inspection Service explained, "We're trying to make it easy for you to make informed decisions." Just enter the product into the search box. Then, your results come up. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Reusable Shopping Bags And Bacteria Jul 16, 2010
"A lot of times the bags can become contaminated with different types of bacteria such as coliform or e-coli," says Lisa Berger, a food safety consultant. Infection from these can cause stomach pains, vomiting and diarrhea. (W-USA News, DC)
UC Davis Lab To Test Gulf Shrimp Jul 16, 2010
The food safety lab at UC Davis is one of only eight in the country tapped by the government to test seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. They will examine crabs, oysters, finfish and shrimp to see what's contaminated. (KCRA 3, CA)
Opposing view: We've addressed isolated incidents Jul 16, 2010
By Jim Fowler As the association representing airlines, airline catering and supplier companies, we want to assure the flying public that food safety is a top priority ... Airline catering companies take their commitment to food safety very seriously and go the extra mile to ensure passenger health ... The International Flight Services Association and our member companies are committed to working closely with FDA on food safety initiatives and congressional efforts. (USA Today)
foodborne illness Jul 15, 2010
Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with a young victim of food poisoning and food safety expert Caroline Smith Dewaal. NBC News Channel. (MSNBC -- Health)
Cofer: Vote for ag chief is important Jul 15, 2010
The state's agriculture department oversees food safety - remember the peanut scare ... He also wants to increase food safety in our state to make sure no one worries about what he or she eats. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Salsa and Guacamole Increasingly Important Causes of Foodborne Disease Jul 14, 2010
17, 2009) The US Senate currently has an historic opportunity to take a major step toward improving food safety for all Americans. That is why a coalition of public health professionals, consumer organizations. (Science Daily)
Premier Middle School Science Competition Announces Student Semifinalists Jul 14, 2010
The semifinalists were selected based on their science communication skills exhibited in a short video explaining the science behind issues millions of Americans face in everyday life, including preventing the spread of germs, ensuring food safety and sun protection. All video entries were evaluated by a panel of judges and assessed on creativity, persuasiveness, classroom suitability and overall presentation -- not on video production skills. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Congressional Earmarks 3 Jul 14, 2010
National Institute of Food and Agriculture SRG Minor Use Animal Drugs $429,000 The President Hinchey National Institute of Food and Agriculture SRG National Biological Impact Assessment Program $184,000 The President Boucher Rural Development Rural coop grants Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas $2,800,000 The President Boswell; Carney; Farr; Hinchey Food and Nutrition Service Nutrition programs administration Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Program and the Mickey Leland... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
FDA Approves CIDR For Sheep, Makes Breeding Easier (11) Jul 14, 2010
Clinical researchers funded by special grants conducted the studies to support the effectiveness, target animal safety, human food safety, and environmental safety of the progesterone CIDR. The pharmaceutical company was able to use the data in conjunction with its own information to complete the new animal drug application. EAZI-Breed CIDR Sheep Insert is manufactured by Pharmacia and Upjohn, a division of Pfizer. (Agri-View, WI)
Guacamole, salsa tied to food poisoning Jul 13, 2010
Guacamole, salsa linked to food poisoning - Health - Food safety - msnbc. com. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study Shows Salsa, Guacamole Hazard... Jul 13, 2010
Uncooked foods, such as salsa and guacamole, are risky because there is no heat to wipe out bad bacteria, says Lisa McBeth, who supervises food safety for the Qdoba Mexican Grill chain, based in Wheat Ridge, Colo. She said the company inspects suppliers, monitors its kitchens and prohibits bare-handed contact with food. (The Drudge Report)
Pervasive poison Jul 13, 2010
He acknowledges BPAs role in food safety but says people should be made aware of the potential danger ... At the moment, there is no single epoxy resin which provides the same degree of food safety, shelf stability and cost-effectiveness for maintaining the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, said Steve Russell of the American Chemistry Council. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Feinstein's focus on BPA threatens food bill Jul 13, 2010
Dianne Feinstein's insistence that a sweeping food safety bill include a ban on bisphenol A, a chemical widely used to line food cans, threatens a top White House priority. The California Democrat contends that any legislation aimed at protecting food safety should include limits on the compound, known as BPA. ... If she succeeds, the food and chemical industries have promised to defeat the food safety bill, which would expand the powers of the Food and Drug Administration over food processing... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Public health advocates press Senate to pass food safety bill Jul 12, 2010
WASHINGTON A year after House Democrats and Republicans overwhelmingly approved legislation to improve food safety, public health advocates are growing frustrated that the Senate has yet to take up the bill. A coalition of food safety groups tried to turn up the pressure last week on Senate majority leader Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada, and minority leader Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, running newspaper ads in the lawmakers two states featuring constituents who fell seriously ill... (Boston Globe)
OUR VIEW: Curb practice of animal antibiotics Jul 12, 2010
Our view on food safety: To protect humans, curb antibiotic use in animals - USATODAY.com ... Our view on food safety: To protect humans, curb antibiotic use in animals. (USA Today -- News)
OPPOSING VIEW: Risk to humans would just increase Jul 12, 2010
Opposing view on food safety: Don't bar animal antibiotics - USATODAY.com ... Opposing view on food safety: Don't bar animal antibiotics ... A recent study by Dr. Scott Hurd, associate professor at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and former deputy undersecretary for food safety, found that when pigs have been sick during their lives, they have a greater presence of food-safety pathogens on their carcasses. (USA Today -- News)
Emotional Testimony, Packed House Underscore Deep Divide Over Legalizing Unpasteurized Milk (1) Jul 11, 2010
Randy Romanski, WDATCP deputy secretary, and Steve Ingham, administrator of the department s Division of Food Safety, testified that these bills do not adequately protect public health and safety and that the department considers raw milk to be high risk in that it can contain several disease-causing bacteria including Campylobacter, E. coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella, which can be carried by cattle and end up in their milk even when the cattle are healthy, well-managed, pasture-fed or organically... (Agri-View, WI)
Unpasteurized Milk Sales Pit Farm Bureau, Farmers Union (1) Jul 11, 2010
Since its beginning, part of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection s responsibility has been to protect the citizens of Wisconsin through numerous food safety programs. Historically, funding for food safety programs came from general purpose revenue, but now, more and more funding comes from fees on farmers and their processors, he explained ... And, while farmers and their processors have experienced escalating fees we continue to support these food safety... (Agri-View, WI)
Sometimes government wears the white hat Jul 10, 2010
Friday, July 09, 2010. Published: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 6:58 PM CDT In response to letter by Cynthia Schwarz. (Boerne Star, TX)
Food has misleading labels -- in FDA cafeteria! Jul 10, 2010
Apparently, that applies even to the food safety experts who eat in the FDA cafeteria. Fan, Follow and Text: Get the latest from NBCWashington. (The Drudge Report)
New rules could make eggs safer to eat Jul 10, 2010
New rules could make eggs safer - Health - Food safety - msnbc. com. (MSNBC -- Health)
Interest issue in ag race Jul 9, 2010
Black and Carter both say they will focus on food safety if elected ... "Folks in agriculture are champions of food safety because when the system is compromised, the public loses confidence in the market," he said ... Carter said food safety would be his highest priority. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Health Ministry: McNuggets additives permitted Jul 8, 2010
He also added that the McNuggets affair was not a food safety crisis but a normal phenomenon in modern food industry, and the public should be objective about it. By Wang Hanlu, People's Daily Online. (People's Daily Online, China)
New Type of Light-Matter Interaction: Advance in Quantum Computing and Energy Conversion Technology Jul 8, 2010
Working in partnership with federal agencies, and international and industry collaborators, they are advancing knowledge and solutions in a areas such as climate change, global security, energy, public health, information technology, food safety and security, and space exploration. This work was supported by the Office of Naval Research, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and Beckman Foundation. (Science Daily)
Understanding What Babies Need & To... Jul 8, 2010
Understanding What Babies Need ers Want. Understanding What Babies Need ers Want. (Suite101.com)
Political hopefuls share viewpoints as runoff election day approaches Jul 7, 2010
Food safety is one of the big issues ... Q: How do you plan to deal with budget cuts the state will most likely make in order to continue to ensure food safety. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
- Breakfast shop food standards questioned Jul 7, 2010
According to food safety regulations, sorbic acid is not permitted in egg pancakes, while turnip cakes are allowed a maximum of 1g per kilogram for preservative purposes, said Lee Cherh-yu (), associate professor of -food service operations management at the Technology and Science Institute of Northern Taiwan. Sorbic acid can be excreted by the human body, but if consumed in high amounts, it can strain the liver and kidneys and be harmful, Lee said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
WHO Sets Melamine Limits For Food, Infant Formula Jul 7, 2010
GENEVA (July 6, 2010)--The World Health Organization says an annual food safety meeting has set new limits for melamine contamination in food and infant formula. Melamine contamination in milk products has been blamed for sickening nearly 300,000 babies and the deaths of at least six infants in China in recent years. (KWTX.com, TX)
Chicken nuggets safe, McDonald's assures public Jul 6, 2010
Dong Jinshi, a food safety expert with the China National Center for Quality Supervision and Test of Environmental Protection Products, said the use of dimethylpolysiloxane is regarded as safe and non-toxic in the food industry ... "Although the additives are safe as they are used according to China's food safety standards, customers should bear in mind that eating a particular food for a long time is not safe, as the additives will accumulate to a dangerous level," Dong said. (People's Daily Online, China)
Bison meat recalled over E. coli scare Jul 6, 2010
Food safety, United States Department of Agricul. (MSNBC -- Health)
Recipes: Practice food safety at outdoor gatherings (40) Jul 5, 2010
Recipes: Practice food safety at outdoor gatherings ... To learn more about food safety, see the department website at or the Food and Drug Administration site at. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Extension's big changes stoke local concerns Jul 5, 2010
Extension's programs will be tightly focused on five areas: energy and environmental stewardship; food safety and security; economic development and work force preparedness; family health, financial security and wellness; and youth development. Statewide leaders recently told units the program's mindset must change, from single county to statewide. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Coke, Pepsi join hands for association Jul 5, 2010
NEW DELHI: Rivals Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have come together along with other beverages makers and bottlers to form the Indian Beverage Association (IBA), which will be the industrys single point of interaction with the government and help companies comply with food safety guidelines and other regulations ... He said the organisation will be the non-alcoholic beverages industrys single point of interaction with the food safety authority and ministry of health ... It will help members deal... (India Times)
66,000 pounds of bison meat recalled Jul 5, 2010
(CNN) -- A Colorado company is recalling about 66,000 pounds of ground and tenderized steak bison meat that may be contaminated with a potentially deadly strain of E. coli, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service ... Although the sell-by dates on the products have passed, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said some consumers might have frozen the meat before using it, "and there is concern that some product may still be frozen and in consumers'... (CNN -- Health)
Life-changing adventure in Romania Jul 5, 2010
"They learn about different ways of preparing meals, healthy choices, food safety, kitchen methods, terms, tools, and other things like cooperation, timing, dinner conversation and how to set an entertaining table," she said. With no supermarket in the village Montanaro has transformed her garden into a thriving vegetable patch. (CNN -- International)
Food safety tips offered for summer outings Jul 4, 2010
When it comes to outdoor gatherings the four basics of food safety still apply, said Sharon McDonald, nutrition, health and food safety coordinator with the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Blair County. Clean, separate, cook and chill. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Food watchdog uncovers backyard butchers Jul 4, 2010
Mr Whan said the issue with such foods is that they require controlled regulatory oversight and specialised equipment and processing to ensure food safety. "Unlicensed operators work outside these parameters which means unknowing consumers could be vulnerable to risks," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
County lags in restaurant checks Jul 4, 2010
An examination of the most recent inspection dates for each of the approximately 6,900 restaurants and other food establishments inspected by the health department's food safety division found 1,605 inspections, or roughly one in four, had not been performed on time. Sarah Klein, staff attorney with the food safety division at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, called annual inspections the "bare minimum" for trying to defend the public's health, noting that most health departments... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Food Safety Reminders For Your Weekend Cookout Jul 3, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- The has some food safety reminders for anyone going to big cookouts this July 4 weekend. CLEAN: surfaces for prepping and cooking, and your hands before and after handling food. (W-USA News, DC)
Vroom: Chewing on the Politics of Food Jul 3, 2010
Our goal is to host a conference where leading experts in the fields of agriculture, food safety and security will offer diverse perspectives and engage in frank discussions on all issues facing modern agriculture. We ll discuss the role of technology in food production, the quest to use fewer natural resources and the barriers to and opportunities for progress and innovation. (Roll Call)
State ends food safety inspections at hospitals, nursing homes, day cares Jul 3, 2010
The state of Florida has eliminated food safety inspections at hospitals, day care centers and nursing homes because of budget cuts, the Center for Science in the Public Interest said Friday ... It will continue to do the food safety inspections at prisons, said Susan Smith, spokeswoman for the Florida Department of Health ... "These consumers, and anyone who is immuno-compromised, are already at greater risk of being hospitalized from foodborne illness."Ending food safety inspections in the... (The Palm Beach Post)
Your keyboard can give you food poisoning Jul 3, 2010
Here's an unappetizing thought: A review of restaurant food safety practices found that a typical kitchen worker cross-contaminates food with potentially dangerous pathogens about once per hour. Multimedia. (MSNBC -- Health)
greenfroguser5 Jul 3, 2010
Consumers would have increased wheat in the world, more food safety and a better quality wheat, she said ... They have very strict food safety laws, Bratten said. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
European Union SCC Limit: Headaches For Processors, Producers Jul 2, 2010
It s not a food safety issue ... The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection s (DATCP) division of food safety administers the official limit and all regulatory enforcement. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Letter Asks FDA to Wade into SCC Fray Jul 2, 2010
We don t know that this is compliant with the World Trade Organization (WTO) obligations that the European Union has, and it is not a food safety issue ... We have seen a similar scenario develop in other U.S. industries such as beef and poultry and recognize that an active debate exists within the EU about requiring imported products to meet these benchmarks, despite a lack of demonstrated relationship to either food safety or animal health matters. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
39,000 Sodexo Employees Took Part in the Servathon 2010 Jul 1, 2010
Efforts included serving food, fundraising, food drives, and holding free nutrition and food safety workshops at hunger relief organizations ... Last year, employees in 29 countries participated in STOP Hunger, which focuses on four major areas: volunteering, financial and food donations, and providing Sodexo expertise in nutrition and food safety. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Energy drinks could be harmful Jul 1, 2010
For, the food safety authority cautions against excessive use ... Precisely why the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has now proposed a regulation for the drinks and has invited public opinion on the draft regulation. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Deal reached on livestock issue Jul 1, 2010
The constitutional amendment created a 13-member Livestock Care Standards Board charged with setting rules for animal care, maintaining food safety and encouraging locally grown and raised food. Under the compromise, the board will remain in place and work out details on the issues agreed upon by the Human Society and farm leaders. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Latest failed inspection puts Friendly Toast at risk of closure Jul 1, 2010
""We were just one of the top four breakfast restaurants in the country, based on a 'Good Morning America' poll," she reminded. "Health inspections include building issues and procedures, which are not always directly related to food safety. Since the arrival of Kim McNamara to the Portsmouth inspection department five years ago, we have been made aware of and been asked to change many things. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Food outlets come clean to customers Jun 30, 2010
The pilot scheme will run for six months alongside the NSW Food Authority's name-and-shame list, which details food safety penalty notices ... But some industry representatives argue that having two food safety systems, one that promotes good behaviour and one that shames bad practices, could be confusing for customers ... Canada Bay Council has its own star rating system for food safety. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Vice president announces Gulf food safety plan Jun 30, 2010
Biden announces Gulf food safety planSTORY HIGHLIGHTS ... Federal agencies to collaborate on Gulf food safety. (CNN -- US)
VIDEO SERIES: Fun with food - No. 2 Jun 30, 2010
Here, Fran Salvatore, owner of Pamela's Catering in Romeo, talks about grilling and food safety. Bon Apetit. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
In Science We Trust? Jun 30, 2010
Take our exclusive poll on attitudes about science. Take our poll to let us know what you think about science and scientists. (Scientific American)
Biden to assess oil spill efforts Jun 30, 2010
Vice president announces Gulf food safety plan - CNN.com ... Vice president announces Gulf food safety plan ... Biden announces Gulf food safety planSTORY HIGHLIGHTS. (CNN)
