The FDA has published the following warning: Consumers worldwide should not use any ByHeart brand infant formula as all ByHeart products are included in this recall. As we know, as of November 26, 2025, a total of 37 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various […]
Over the years, I have not been very kind to Cargill – we tend not to be on good terms. So, when one of the world’s largest food companies tries to do something right, I need to say, “hat’s off.” According to the Journal Star and Cattle Networks, Cargill Meat Solutions is testing a vaccine […]
From an FDA Press Release: FDA Takes Action Against New Jersey Cheese Manufacturer – Company failed to correct violations despite federal, state warnings The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced intentions to ask a federal court to shut down a New Jersey cheese manufacturer with an alleged history of operating under insanitary conditions and […]
With several recent recalls of Salmonella-tainted beef in 2009 and recent reports of Salmonella-tainted chicken, getting a better understanding of Salmonella – especially Antibiotic Resistance in Salmonella – is a good way to start off the New Year. Salmonella is a leading cause of foodborne illness worldwide, with an estimated 1.4 million cases each year […]
To refresh, on Christmas Eve, National Steak and Poultry recalled approximately 248,000 pounds of beef products (“mechanically tenderized” steak) that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled meat was linked to illnesses in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, South Dakota and Washington. Since then information has slowly slipped out that as many as twenty-one […]
So say, Peter Hurley. Lynn Terry of the Portland Oregonian profiled my clients, Peter and his young son who was a victim of the Peanut Corporation of America Salmonella Outbreak in 2009 – “Year-end profile: Portland officer advocates food safety on son’s behalf.” It is a great read and a great picture. It is an […]
Michelle Obama, America’s First Lady, will be a guest of ‘’Iron Chef America,” a show I have never watched on the Food Network. It will be airing January 3, 2010 and the White House portion was filmed in late October. My friends over at Obamafoodorama were kind enough to put up this teaser video below. […]
The 5th Dubai International Food Safety Conference is just around the corner. I need to finish up my speech.
Over at Food Safety News we have made lists of who has been naughty and nice in food safety for 2009. We listed the top stories in food safety for 2009 and we guessed on what the top food safety issues for 2010 just might be. Now, we are on to making 2010 food safety […]
AP’s Christopher Leonard and Mae Anderson in their story, “Restaurants, food makers defend products after report that treated beef may still harbor germs,” asked the obvious question that the New York Times did not ask – “Would customers of Beef Product Inc.’ ammonia treated meat product, continue to buy it after the front page New […]
Laws The U.S. Congress and Legislatures in most of the 50 states will all be back in session as 2010 begins. In Washington D.C., work should resume on food safety reform. To get through to the President’s desk, the Senate must adopt S. 510, conference with the House, and then see the compromise bill passed […]
Michael Moss does it again in tomorrow’s New York Times, “Company’s Record on Beef Treatment Questioned.” He once again starkly shows what the beef industry will do to make a buck and how, not only does our government turn a blind eye, but actively hides information from us. This story is so disturbing in so […]
I just received this email: I’d like to subscribe to your email list so that I can get the latest updates on all food illness recalls & outbreaks. This is so that I can check my cuboards/fridge/freezer & know what not to buy or eat in order to keep myself & my family safer. Thanks […]
Here is the most current information that I have on hamburger recalls due to E. coli O157:H7 or antibiotic-resistant Salmonella for 2009. The pounds recalled come from FSIS (you should also check on the amount that they actually get back). The sicknesses and deaths are from several sources, CDC, State and Local Health Departments and […]
Elizabeth Weiss and Peter Eisler of the USA Today continue on this month’s hard look at the school lunch program in this morning’s “Schools could learn lessons on food safety.” It is a good read. It is concerning, however, that the fast food industry is held up as a model of food safety for our […]
I always feel a bit better when I know that the big national papers, like the Washington Post, are weighing in on something that I have been blogging about since Christmas Eve. Lyndsey Layton posted online an hour ago – “E. coli-tainted beef infects 21 people in 16 states.” Unfortunately, even being inside the beltway, […]