Misc
Safety of Food Imports Subject of New US-China Agreement
New US-China Agreement For Food Imports. The United States and China have reached an agreement on food safety that is intended to prevent dangerous imported food from reaching the US. The agreement comes on the heels of a visit to China by a delegation from the US Department of Health and Human Services. While details of … [Read more...] about Safety of Food Imports Subject of New US-China Agreement
Proposed Food Import Safety Regulations Pose Increased Responsibilities for Suppliers
Foreign Suppliers Meet US Food Import Safety. American companies that import foods would have to certify that their foreign suppliers meet US safety standards under new food safety rules proposed by the White House. While the new food safety program would increase Food & Drug Administration (FDA) inspections of imported … [Read more...] about Proposed Food Import Safety Regulations Pose Increased Responsibilities for Suppliers
Del Rey Tortilleria Issues Flour Tortilla Recall
Flour Tortillas Have Been Recalled Flour tortillas manufactured by Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. have been recalled after dozens of students in Wisconsin became ill after eating the products. While health officials still do not know what contaminant is responsible for the food poisoning outbreak, they have determined that all … [Read more...] about Del Rey Tortilleria Issues Flour Tortilla Recall
US – China Import Safety Agreement Finalized
U.S. And Chinese Government Have Import Safety Agreement. Tainted food imports from China were very much in the news this year. But after months of recalls involving contaminated food from China, the US and Chinese governments have reached a food and drug safety agreement. The new US – China food safety agreement allows US … [Read more...] about US – China Import Safety Agreement Finalized
Florida Restaurants Tops in Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Florida Restaurants Lead The Food Poisoning Outbreaks Florida restaurants lead the country in food poisoning incidents, according to a new report by HealthInspections.com. But while Florida had more instances of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks than any other state, the Sunshine State was not alone at the top. California and Ohio … [Read more...] about Florida Restaurants Tops in Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Cloned Food Approval May be on Hold
Cloned Foods Might Not Be Getting Approval Cloned animal foods might not be getting a regulatory stamp of approval just yet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may consider delaying a decision on whether milk and meat from cloned animals are safe foods pending a Congressional review of legislation requiring the agency to … [Read more...] about Cloned Food Approval May be on Hold
Cloned Foods Heading to Grocery Store Near You
Food From Cloned Animals Is Getting Closer To Store Shelves. Food from cloned animals is getting closer to grocery store shelves in both Europe and the United States. And while regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have given food from cloned animals a clean bill of health, many consumer advocates fear the unknown health … [Read more...] about Cloned Foods Heading to Grocery Store Near You
Food Poisoning Can Lead to Long-Term Health Issues
Food Poisoning Effects Remain With You Once you have recovered from the effects of food poisoning, do the negative health effects remain with you for months and years later? Unfortunately, the answer is sometimes no. According to emerging research, bouts of food poisoning can have long-term, lasting effects that can either linger … [Read more...] about Food Poisoning Can Lead to Long-Term Health Issues
Tyson Foods to Stop Making Antibiotic-Free Claims
Tyson Foods Withdraw Labels That Its Products Don't Contain Antibiotics Yesterday, Tyson Foods Inc. announced it would "voluntarily withdraw" advertising and labels claiming that its poultry products do not contain antibiotics; this, following a federal court injunction stopping the practice. It seems there is some controversy over … [Read more...] about Tyson Foods to Stop Making Antibiotic-Free Claims
FDA Given an F in Food Safety
FDA Has Been Criticized For Handling Food Safety The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long been criticized for its handling of food safety and a recent report issued by Congressional investigators for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that the FDA failed to carry out much of its own "Food Protection Plan". The … [Read more...] about FDA Given an F in Food Safety
Consumer Groups Ask for Better Product Labeling
Consumer Groups Urged Better Product Labeling. In the wake of the recent and ongoing Salmonella St. Paul outbreak, as well as other tainted produce outbreaks in recent months, two consumer groups have asked the government to require that produce be labeled. The groups are looking for labeling that would permit for such food to be … [Read more...] about Consumer Groups Ask for Better Product Labeling
Consumer Confusion over Food Allergy Warnings
Regulators Are Planning To Revise Food Allergy Warnings Federal regulators are planning to revise rules governing food allergy warnings. Critics say that at the moment, the warnings are voluntary and vague, making it difficult for thousands of people dealing with food allergies to ascertain if a product poses a danger. The Food … [Read more...] about Consumer Confusion over Food Allergy Warnings
Oklahoma Food Poisoning Outbreak Growing, Cause Unconfirmed
Number Of People Hospitalized Reached 38 The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has just confirmed that the number of people hospitalized as part of that state’s growing “severe illness outbreak” has now reached 38; dozens more have reported being sick. Yesterday we reported that one man—26-year-old Chad Ingle—died as a … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Food Poisoning Outbreak Growing, Cause Unconfirmed
FDA Introduces Label Requirements for Refused Imported Foods
FDA Proposed Rule To Reduce Port Shopping In an effort to protect the beleaguered American food supply, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just now issued a proposed rule designed to reduce "port shopping," a practice which places imported food safety at risk. "This system will make it more difficult for food importers to … [Read more...] about FDA Introduces Label Requirements for Refused Imported Foods
Football Team Food Poisoning Not Connected to Restaurant
Football Team Food Poisoning In Ohio. Although about 70 people fell ill with food poisoning after attending a football team dinner at a West Geauga High School in Ohio on October 26, contaminants were not found in the food. Football players, cheerleaders, and parents were among the 70 who were sickened at the … [Read more...] about Football Team Food Poisoning Not Connected to Restaurant
FDA Opens China Office
FDA Opening Offices In International Locations. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been under fire for some time now over lapses in food and product safety, especially in its oversight of imports to the U.S. As this trend continues, the FDA has been discussing opening offices in key international locations. Now, USA Today is … [Read more...] about FDA Opens China Office
Powdered Infant Formula Possible Culprit in New Mexico Infections, Death
Child Died From An Infection Associated With Infant Formula One child in New Mexico has died from a rare infection sometimes associated with powdered infant formula, the Associate Press reported. According to the report, a second child in the state is hospitalized with an infection from a different strain of the same bacteria, … [Read more...] about Powdered Infant Formula Possible Culprit in New Mexico Infections, Death
Animal Factory Farms Linked to Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Salmonella Linked Animal Feces From Factory At least one expert believes that the massive peanut salmonella outbreak linked to the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), likely has animal feces from factory farming at its core. According to Neil Barnard—a medical doctor, nutrition researcher, and president of the Physicians Committee … [Read more...] about Animal Factory Farms Linked to Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Use of Private Inspectors Tied to Peanut Corp. Illnesses
Peanut Corp. Private Inspections May Have Contribute To The Outbreak. Many food firms hire private companies to conduct safety inspections of their manufacturing plants. But according to The New York Times, such private inspections may have contributed to the recent Peanut Corp. of America (PCA) salmonella … [Read more...] about Use of Private Inspectors Tied to Peanut Corp. Illnesses
Gross Contamination in Cheese Linked to Illinois Food Poisoning
Contamination In Cheese Linked To The Sicknesses of People Following reports of an array of food borne illnesses in Illinois, tests have just confirmed “gross contamination” in samples of cheese likely linked to the sicknesses of at least three people in Winnebago County. Four additional cases are under investigation reported the … [Read more...] about Gross Contamination in Cheese Linked to Illinois Food Poisoning
Pizza Hut Food Poisoning Lawsuit Grows
Group of People Is Suing Pizza Hut The Associated Press is breaking with news that a group of people is suing the company that owns a Pizza Hut restaurant in Greenwood, Mississippi for $1.1 million. The suit now includes 15 people who are members of the same congregation and who allege they fell ill after consuming chicken at the … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut Food Poisoning Lawsuit Grows
Queso Fresco Cheese May be Contaminated with Staphylococcus Aureus
Cheese Made By Queseria La Poblanita May Be Contaminated Clarita Queseria Queso Fresco "Fresh Cheese" made by Queseria La Poblanita, Inc., 216 E. 117th St., New York, NY, 10035 may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus and should not be consumed, warned State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball. According to a recall alert … [Read more...] about Queso Fresco Cheese May be Contaminated with Staphylococcus Aureus
FDA Sends Warning to Two Dairies and a Candy Manufacturer
FDA Warned Two Dairies And Candy Manufacturer. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently sent warning letters to two dairies and a candy manufacturer, notifying them of a variety of violations of food safety regulations that could result in enforcement actions if not acted on promptly. Oomsview Holsteins of … [Read more...] about FDA Sends Warning to Two Dairies and a Candy Manufacturer
Corporate Executives May Face Jail Time over Adulterated Food Products
Corporate Officers Responsible For Food Contamination Increasingly, corporate officers are being prosecuted for introducing unsafe foods into commerce. However, the law may be holding executives even more responsible when consumers are exposed to adulterated foods. A federal district court ruled, and the Eight Circuit Court of … [Read more...] about Corporate Executives May Face Jail Time over Adulterated Food Products
Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice Tied to Rashes, Nausea, Other “Allergic-Like” Symptoms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just issued a warning about Uncle Ben's Infused Rice due to a cluster of sicknesses that have been reported in Texas and other states. In response, Mars Foodservices issued a recall of every lot of Infused Uncle Ben's Rice that was tied to the Texas illnesses. The government is looking … [Read more...] about Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice Tied to Rashes, Nausea, Other “Allergic-Like” Symptoms
