Feed Being Eyed As Likely Source for Salmonella in Egg Outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that feed given to chickens at both Hillandale Farms and Wright County Egg could be the...
Illinois Woman Sickened in Subway Salmonella Outbreak Files Lawsuit
As the count of those sickened in the Illinois Subway Restaurant Salmonella outbreak hit 97, a Salmonella lawsuit was filed against Doctor’s Associates, Inc.,...
Rep. Dingell Renews Push to Pass Food Safety Bill
There has been a renewed push by Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich) to move the Food Safety Modernization Act through the Senate, reports Caroline Scott-Thomas. Using...
Greene County, Ohio Salmonella Outbreak Investigation Continues
The outbreak of Salmonella among 4 Greene County, Ohio women within just a few days of each other was the first clue that something was...
As outbreaks abound, where is S 510 (a/k/a Food Safety Modernization Act)?
1. Salmonella outbreak linked to Daniele Inc salami products, and, ultimately, to contaminated red and black pepper from Wholesome Spice Company and Overseas Mincing Spice...
The time is ripe to regulate non-O157 strains of STEC E. coli
Currently, there are at least two outbreaks nationally that involve dangerous strains of E. coli that are not E. coli O157:H7. Michigan and Ohio are...
Raw Milk Outbreak Investigation Costs
Investigating the 13 Michigan cases in this outbreak, and identifying the source of infection, cost about $22,500: $1,697 in lab costs for personnel and supplies,...
Salmonella outbreak in Hawaii: linked to imported ahi tuna?
KITV in Honolulu reported today that ten people have been infected and sickened by Salmonella in Hawaii recently, and all report having recently consumed imported...
Calls for Greater Transparency about Foodpoisoning Recalls and Outbreaks
This morning, Phyllis Entis of eFoodAlert.com posted an interesting article on the Montefiore Cheese Salmonella recall that has occurred in Austrialia, Tazmania, and New Zealand. Ms....
Summary of Food Safety Modernization Act (Senate debate pending)
Not exactly fresh out of committee, but out of committee nonetheless, senate bill 510 (a/k/a the Food Safety Modernization Act) makes its way to the...
