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 […]
Snow Creek Meat Processing, a Seneca, SC, establishment is recalling approximately 75 pounds of fresh beef trim products that may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Monday. The products subject to recall include: Various sizes of Cryovac bags of "BEEF TRIMMINGS, BEEF ITEM" packed […]
On September 15, 2008, Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) was notified that nine students of Michigan State University (MSU) were seen in the emergency department over the weekend with gastrointestinal symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody diarrhea. Lab cultures had confirmed that at least two of them were positive for E. coli O157:H7. The […]
Kate Ackley of Roll Call reports that "[t]he meat industry has a beef with food safety legislation that is making its way through the House Energy and Commerce Committee." The ‘beef" seems to break down to industry costs: “Right now, this is a bill we just don’t support,” said Colin Woodall, executive director of legislative […]
From A New York State Agriculture Press Release: New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers in the Hoosick Falls, New York area not to consume “unpasteurized” raw farm milk from Breese Hollow Dairy due to possible Listeria contamination. Breese Hollow Dairy, located at 454 Breese Hollow Road, Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 […]
Another book to read sitting on my office desk. This one, "Why of Food System is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix it," is another in a series of books taking a critical look at the safety and sustainability of our food supply. Jill Richardson (La Vida Locavore) has asked me to look […]
This movie will make you think twice (at least) about what we are eating. I am proud of Barb Kowalcyk (friend and former client) for both telling her family’s story and fighting for justice.
This outbreak was clearly linked to Ready Pac lettuce served in Taco Bell restaurants in the northeastern United States. As of December 14, 2006, Thursday, 71 persons with illness associated with the Taco Bell restaurant outbreak have been reported to CDC from 5 states: New Jersey (33), New York (22), Pennsylvania (13), Delaware (2), and […]
Maine CDC is investigating a cluster of 7 shiga toxin positive E. coli O157:H7 (STEC) cases in Cumberland and York counties that occurred among residents over the past month (case onset dates of April 17 to May 17). This is double the usual number of STEC cases reported this time of year (n=3). The median […]
It is testament to the notoriety of toxin producing E. coli that it’s the only bacteria that commands an international conference every three years at spots around the world. That’s what happened recently in Buenos Aires when the world’s leading researchers, medical doctors, and epidemiologists with an interest in toxigenic E. coli gathered to share […]
So, I am adjusting to my new role as "protector of academic freedom and the First Amendment." I am also relishing my role as Michael Pollan’s unwanted PR guy. Just boarded the plane to NYC and could not find my kindle (needed to read a weeks of unread New York Times), so I picked up […]
It is not 5:00 AM and I am on my way to the airport in Seattle (again) heading to New York for a speech to Excess Insurance Executives. FSIS just released another recall of meat. It appears this time it is BEFORE people were sickened. So much for test and hold. Here are the details: […]
I had a quick meeting in my office this morning and got a signed book by author, Robyn O’Brien. I am heading to New York and Atlanta, so will have some time in the air to read it. Her book, according to several glowing reviews lays out the "alarming food scare has been building for […]
Sometimes we want our politicians to be so perfect when we are not, and we fail to see the mistake of making perfect the enemy of good. I have my differences with Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez (D-Shafter) on raw milk, but on most issues (probably 90%) I bet we see eye to eye. A […]
Perhaps mass-produced agriculture is here to stay given the ever increasing world population. But, more and more people (who can afford to) are giving up on that system to one that they control. Government policy makers and Industry CEO’s should pay attention. When people "vote with their pocketbook," it will impact the larger marketplace. Above, […]
South View – Eagle Harbor with tomatoes, peas, beans, lettuce, spinach, carrots, beets, strawberries, peppers and corn. North View This is our second year with this garden. I grew up with a big garden and cows, horses, pigs, sheep, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and a few too many cats and dogs. Now, a small garden and […]