Pet Treats Blamed for Nine Salmonella Illnesses
Salmonella Tainted Pet Treats. Nine persons in the United States and Canada were infected with salmonella in 2004 and 2005 after handling pet treats made with beef or seafood, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "This is the third published report of an outbreak of human illness associated with … [Read more...]
Gulf Seafood to Be Tested for Dispersants
Regulators Check Dispersants Level In Seafood From Gulf Of Mexico. In the wake of the BP oil spill, federal regulators are finally devising a test to check dispersant levels in seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. It’s hoped that such testing will reassure consumers about the safety of shrimp, crab and other delicacies sourced from the … [Read more...]
More Mercury Found in Fresh Tuna, Swordfish
Mercury In Tuna A Threat To Public Health. Mercury exposure from fresh seafood has become a serious threat to public health, according to several new studies on the subject. On Friday, the results of a study of mercury in fresh seafood sponsored by the conservation group Oceana were released, and the results were strikingly similar … [Read more...]