Clover sprouts produced by Sprouters Northwest of Kent, Washington, were identified as the source of a Salmonella outbreak among Oregon and Washington residents. According to the Oregon Department of Health, at least 7 people became ill with Salmonella infections after consuming the clover sprouts in December. The FDA’s 483 Inspection report, released after an
Study on Salmonella Contamination in Produce
Twenty (or more) years ago, when I was reading the UMass paper, the Collegian, on a daily basis, I wasn’t looking for articles on Salmonella. The paper, however, recently reported on Professor Lynne McLandsborough’s investigation of how and why Salmonella tainted tomatoes might reach the marketplace.
The study follows an outbreak three years ago that was
Tanimura & Antle recalls Cilantro due to Salmonella Risk
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State health officials on Friday warned consumers that certain fresh cilantro sold in grocery stores may be contaminated with salmonella.
No illnesses have been reported, but the cilantro is being recalled as a precaution.
The California Department of Public Health said the recalled cilantro was distributed by Tanimura & Antle of Salinas. It was sold
Bravo Farms E. coli outbreak sets stage for FDA investigation, cheese seizure
After an outbreak that sickened dozens with E. coli O157:H7 in 5 states (38 confirmed positives in AZ, CA, CO, NM, and NV), the FDA’s findings during its investigation at Bravo Farms have caused the agency to seize Bravo Farms cheese. According to PJ Huffstutter at the LA Times, "U.S. marshals and Food and
Taco Bell Lawsuit: How Much Beef Does It Take To Be Called “Beef?”
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Taco Bell, alleging that its ads claiming products contain “seasoned ground beef” actually contain much more than just beef. The lawsuit alleges Taco Bell’s “seasoned ground beef” is actually “beef filling” made up of 65% binders, extenders, preservatives, additives, and other agents. That would mean only 35% of the
Minnesota may be next to consider more liberal raw milk sales
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Following similar measures in Wisconsin, Oregon, Texas, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, and recently considered but rejected by Wyoming and California, Minnesota may be the next state to consider either legalizing the sale of raw milk, or making it even easier than it already is to purchase the product under state law. Three Republican state senators
Massachussetts Listeria recall(s): salad mixes, mac and (no) cheese, and french bread pizza
Two recalls have issued over the last several days of products potentially contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes. Ian’s Natural Foods, a Massachussetts company, is voluntarily recalling the following two frozen food products with the specific use-by dates and UPC codes listed. The products are sold at retail groceries:
- 8-ounce boxes of Ian’s Wheat Free, Gluten
Study: Raw Chicken Packaging Rife With Bacteria
The results of a new study are being reported today, showing an alarming rate of bacterial contamination on the outside of raw chicken packaging. The study, performed on twenty packages of raw chicken in the UK, found that "eight had food poisoning bacteria on their wrapping while seven chickens were contaminated inside the packet."
In the past
USDA Food Safety Chief on Dangers of Non-O157 E. coli Strains
PEW Charitable Trust and Center for Science in the Public Interest Conference on “managing the risk of foodborne hazard: STECs and antibiotic-resistance pathogens” began today. Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, Undersecretary for Food Safety at the USDA, spoke about the particular risks posed by non-O157 strains of E. coli. "We know, with certainty, that they are a
CDC and Raw Milk
Food Safety and Raw Milk. The CDC broke down the website into easy to read and understand sections:
Raw Milk Questions and Answers
Trying to Decide about Raw Milk?
I thought the most powerful part was the videos of Real Stories of the Dangers of Raw Milk.
Mary McGonigle-Martin, from California, is the