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Infant formula plant remains closed for flood cleanup; no word on how long it will take

By Coral Beach on June 29, 2022

It is unclear what actions an infant formula manufacturer is taking to clean its production facility after it was inundated recently with floodwaters.

Abbott Nutrition shut down operations at its Sturgis, MI, plant the third…

Continue Reading Infant formula plant remains closed for flood cleanup; no word on how long it will take
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Winds subside as threat continues; hurricane flooding carries food safety bombs

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on July 14, 2019

Editor’s note: Barry made landfall late Saturday afternoon as a Category 1 Hurricane and started crawling inland at less than 10 miles per hour. The slow moving storm is expected to dump massive amounts of …
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Flooding from Hurricane Michael creates food safety issues across South

By News Desk on October 11, 2018

Strong winds and heavy rain continue to wreak havoc across parts of the South today as Hurricane Michael meanders out of Georgia and heads up the mid-Atlantic Coast.

The storm posted historic numbers when it…
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Where she blows: This morning Florence will tell us where she is going to land

By News Desk on September 13, 2018

By this morning enough will be known about the wind and water event bearing down on the Carolina coast to reveal where Hurricane Florence will hit land on Friday, and with how much punch. More

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Floodwater pathogens can’t be washed off of fresh produce

By News Desk on September 12, 2017

The state of Florida produces more fresh fruits and vegetables than any other state except California, and is the top tomato state in the country. As with backyard gardens, Hurricane Irma has turned many of…
Continue Reading Floodwater pathogens can’t be washed off of fresh produce

USDA posts food safety tips for those in path of Hurricane Irma

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on September 8, 2017

This NASA image of Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6 shows the massive Category 5 storm as it dwarfs Puerto Rica, outlined left of center.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety…
Continue Reading USDA posts food safety tips for those in path of Hurricane Irma

Flood food safety stressed with more rain coming from Harvey

By Kelsey M. Mackin on August 30, 2017

Rain, storm surges and flooding are expected to continue through the weekend, with Hurricane Harvey expected to make a second landfall today. The Texas tropical cyclone rainfall record appeared to have…
Continue Reading Flood food safety stressed with more rain coming from Harvey

Hurricane Harvey brings food safety challenges to millions

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on August 25, 2017

To view a larger version of this map and other Hurricane Harvey interactive maps, please click on the image to visit the National Hurricane website. Graphic courtesy of NOAA

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USDA updates flood food safety advice for consumers

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on August 23, 2016

Editor’s note: As the National Weather Service continued to predict rain for already flooded areas on Monday, the USDA updated its food safety advice to consumers who are able to return to their homes.   The…
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Produce cannot safely be salvaged in flooded areas

By Coral Beach on August 16, 2016

More rain is in the forecast for many flood-ravaged areas this week, but in areas where floodwaters have receded public health officials are warning people to not eat fruits and vegetables from backyard gardens or…
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