Some Fresh Seasons pre-cut vegetables have been recalled by Taher Inc. in conjunction with a recall by Mann’s Packing Co. The “Veggie & Ranch Cups” are served in some cafeterias and sold in certain vending
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Scientists seek to help produce industry combat foodborne pathogens
A university researcher is looking for a way to make existing scientific literature and data on food safety easily accessible to growers.
Funded by the Center for Produce Safety, the project is headed by Daniel
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FDA may add sesame to list of major food allergens requiring label disclosure
An estimate of 17 percent of children who have food allergies are allergic to sesame, according to research published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. Sesame is one of the 10 most common childhood food
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Kentucky farm warned for unsafe drug residue in slaughtered cow
In an April 11 warning letter to owner James Darren Hudson, the FDA described violations observed during inspection visits on Feb. 5, 13, and 14 at the James D. Hudson Livestock operation in Caneyville, KY.
Publisher’s Platform: Foodborne Epidemiologist Wanted
Since I posted the below last week, we have received about a dozen really qualified resumes. If anyone is interested, or knows someone who might be, please contact me before the end of the month.
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USDA offers food safety advice for those in path of Hurricane Lane
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Lane.
The National Weather Service has predicted Hurricane Lane would
Publisher’s Platform: Bill’s List – What Pregnant Women Should Not Eat or Drink
I just learned one of my friends is pregnant, It made me think about food safety during pregnancy and I thought I would share my thoughts.
- Raw/undercooked meat
- Meat needs to be cooked to 160
Wrap up your celebration with fireworks, not food poisoning
An estimated 48 million people suffer from foodborne illness in America each year; that means 1 in 6 ill people, with roughly 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths according to the CDC. Public health and food
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Land O’ Frost recalls black forest ham because of wrong labels
Land O’Frost Inc. of Madisonville, KY, is recalling about 4,944 pounds of ham products because of incorrect package labeling, resulting in misbranding.
“The front of the package is accurately labeled as Black Forest Ham, however
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IAFP hotels extend booking deadline for Salt Lake conference
The International Association for Food Protection has announced that hotels offering the IAFP group rate have made additional rooms available, and extended the cut-off date.
The new deadline is Thursday, June 14 and applies to
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Memorial Day meal musts
Fly feet, under-cooked burgers and room-temperature potato salad aren’t the only food poisoning threats on the menu for Memorial Day weekend gatherings.
Pools, puppies, and playgrounds are just three of the other potential pathogen vectors
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