HealthInspections.com recently reviewed inspection reports for a number of restaurants that could be popular Valentine’s Day dinner destinations. The focus was on critical violations found by restaurant inspectors. From the site:
How Many Violations Are Too Many?
It’s not at all unusual for inspectors to turn up a couple of serious violations during an inspection.
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The Beacon News is reporting that Kane County is continuing its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak that began at the end of 2006 and has extended into 2007. From the report:
Though salmonella does not discriminate by race or gender, infants and elderly people are more likely to contract the disease, said Maria Montero,
California strawberry producers met for a Food Safety Summit on Tuesday, and took a look at how they can improve food safety before another outbreak strikes California produce. Strawberries have been traced as the source of foodborne illness outbreaks in the past, such as a 1997 hepatitis A outbreak that was traced to frozen strawberries
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services issued a press regarding the sale and consumption of raw milk yesterday. From the press release:
“After several meetings, it was clear that there is no process or agreement that would assure the safety of raw unpasteurized milk, and that our citizens could not be assured
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Today Show food reporter and MSNBC columnist Phil Lempert recently published an article about preventing E. coli and Salmonella infections.
Top tips to prevent salmonella and E. coli:
- Always wash hands, dishes, utensils and counter surfaces often while preparing and cooking all foods
- When preparing or cooking raw meats, poultry or other foods, clean surfaces
The Central Kentucky News-Leader published an editorial written by William R Henning, Professor Emeritus of Animal and Food Science at Penn State University, on the topic of raw milk on February 1. In the editorial, Mr. Henning writes:
No, raw milk will not cause widespread disease and death and will not ruin agriculture. However, as
Washington Post reporter Annys Shinn commented on the Government Accountability Organization’s listing of food safety as "high risk" in a recent blog post titled, "Would One Food Safety Agency Mean Better Oversight?" In the post, she analyzes what the GAO said about food safety, and continues her discussion on the topic:
Interestingly, though,
The Klamath Falls Herald-News reported today that the food poisoning that was traced to Sergio’s Dos Mexican Restaurant has been identified as norovirus. Sergio’s closed for cleaning after the outbreak was traced to the restaurant, but has since reopened. According to the article:
Sergio’s officials also said Wednesday they believe the virus wasn’t a
The United States Department of Agricluture has updated its Web site, with a page on keeping foods safe at Super Bowl parties. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a press release on the subject. From the release:
Super Bowl Sunday is often recognized as the second biggest single day of food consumption in the
In light of E. coli outbreaks traced to lettuce (Taco John’s E. coli outbreak and Taco Bell E. coli outbreak) and spinach in late 2006, the Government Accountability Office listed food safety as a high risk area that needs further attention in a new report that was released this week. The GAO issued