The debate rages on, as usual, with no shortage of passion on both sides. Sometimes, however, sheer lunacy prevails over reasoned and fact-based argument. It used to come most frequently from Weston A Price and devotees who long denied that raw milk presented any risks at all, or that it had ever caused any outbreaks. But WAP
The Fort Salmonella Outbreak linked to Eggs in Rattlesnake Cakes
According to the Colorado Health Department, at least 28 people have become sick from Salmonella poisoning while dining at The Fort restaurant in Morrison. Customers became ill after eating at the restaurant between July 10 and July 16. Health department officials think the salmonella is linked to undercooked eggs. Many diners became ill after eating
Food Safety Study Concludes FDA Needs Revamp
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A study by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, titled "Enhancing Food Safety: The Role of the Food and Drug Administration," concludes that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency responsible for monitoring approximately 80% of the US’s food supply, is in need of a serious revamp.
The study
South Royalton, VT Company Unveils On-the-Farm Pasteurization System for Farmstead and Micro Dairies
Brand New Choice: Raw Milk OR Pasteurized Directly on Farm
08.03.2010 – South Royalton, VT – From this August forward, there are now two options for farm fresh milk – raw OR gently pasteurized directly on the farm with the Bob-White Low Impact Farmstead Pasteurization System.
The company’s website launched this week at www.bobwhitesystems.com. In
No rest for the weary in Colorado
Another outbreak to report in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced today a Salmonella outbreak linked to The Fort restaurant in Morrison, Colorado. The outbreak claimed at least two dozen victims in the month of July, and is believed to have been linked to eggs. Salmonella enteritidis???
Colorado has seen its
DeLauro Introduces E. Coli Traceability and Eradication Act
New legislation will strengthen food safety measures, protect consumers
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) introduced the E. coli Traceability and Eradication Act today, which will require stricter testing procedures for meat and processing facilities with the goal of completely eradicating the dangerous Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria, and establishing a tracking procedure
FDA Seeks Permanent Injunction Against NY Gourmet Salads, Inc.
An action has been commenced in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against New York food processor, NY Gourmet Salads, Inc. NY Gourmet Salads makes ready-to-eat deli salads, seafood salads, and cream cheeses for its customers in New York and New Jersey. For additional
It has not been a good year for Raw Milk safety
There have been at least nine outbreak with illnesses since January that have been reported. Also, there are others – like an Campylobacter outbreak with two illnesses in Massachusetts that the state has not yet announced (Why?). Here are some details so far on most of the known outbreaks and recalls (click on image to