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 […]
Parts I, II, and III of this series provided a literature review and commentary on the history, technology, food safety, and food quality aspects relating to the use of ionizing radiation in fresh iceberg lettuce and spinach processing. To finish the analysis, a review of the literature on potential consumer and industry acceptance of food […]
Lovely, something else to worry about. What would Pooh do? According to Andrew Schneider of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the United States imports most of its honey and for years China was the biggest supplier. But in 1997, a contagious bacterial epidemic raced through hundreds of thousands of Chinese hives, infecting bee larvae and slashing the […]
Last week I warned, “A safer food supply cannot wait.” Here is yet another reason, according to news reports this morning, Mexico has now suspended meat imports from 30 processing plants in 14 states, including some of the nation’s largest (and ones I have sued), on Wednesday and Friday, according to a list posted […]
Well the reported 294,000 Chinese children (number from government sources – likely a gross under-count) poisoned by Sanlu woke up this morning with a lump of coal as their gift from Sanlu and the Chinese government – Sanlu has filed for bankruptcy protection. Now the chance that these victims would ever have received compensation has […]
The Kerman-based dairy that has been linked to bacterial illnesses and recalls, on Monday agreed to plead guilty to shipping misbranded food — in this case, raw milk labeled for pet use that instead was consumed by people — across state lines. According to the Fresno Bee – In a plea agreement filed Monday in […]
The Tampa Bay Tribune ran Annys Shin’s (Washington Post) article on the long-term health consequences of foodborne illnesses. Given my post last night, it is timely. Increasing the safety of our food supply makes [cents]. As I said to her: These people face a lifetime of medical treatment. "Anyone with HUS will be monitored for […]
I am trying to have a ski vacation with my family, but a good friend emailed me Noam Levey’s article – “FDA reform likely to take back seat in Obama plan” – I nearly fell off the chairlift. "’This is an issue that will have to wait its turn,’ said Assistant Senate Majority Leader Richard […]
Naughty – Nebraska Beef – For suing a church and once again allowing meat tainted with E. coli O157:H7 into the marketplace, causing an outbreak and recalls in over 7 states. – Organic Pastures – For selling raw milk across state lines, against the law. Chinese Government – For their handling of the melamine crisis. […]
While consumers can take certain steps to reduce melamine migration in their own kitchens, most incidental – as opposed to deliberate – addition of melamine to food probably takes place on the farm, in processing plants, and in food service kitchens. Down On the Farm Cyromazine is an EPA-approved pesticide, used to control insect populations […]
I must admit I escaped with the family this morning on a ski/snowboarding adventure away from Seattle. Snow accumulations in Western Washington are expected to be more than the last several years combined. I suppose I could have just stayed home. Winds are expected to be 30 – 50 mph.
Melamine-based plastic tableware, trays and utensils are very popular amongst families with young children, and in cafeterias and other food service establishments. They resist breakage, are dishwasher-safe, and come in a wide variety of patterns and colors. But with repeated use, the plastic dish-ware develops cracks and scratches. And it can "bleed" melamine into food. […]
Solano County public health officials are investigating the death of a Dixon child from an E. coli infection. Officials are not releasing a description of the child to protect the victim’s identity. The source of the infection is unknown, Solano Public Health Education Manager Robin Cox said. Solano County Environmental Health Services staff surveyed Dixon […]
Four inches of snow and Seattle stops cold. Yesterday, three of us made it into the office. Today, I’m going to play in the snow with my kids. Happy Holidays.
Anyone who thinks that we’ve heard the last of melamine is sorely mistaken. During the first week of December, member countries of the European Union reported three instances of melamine contamination: • Germany found 275.3 ppm in ammonium bicarbonate baking agent from China • Germany also reported 6.3 ppm in a dog treat – fish […]
Interfood Shareholding Company is recalling all lot codes of multiple varieties of the Wonderfarm brand of biscuits because they may be contaminated with Melamine. The Wonderfarm biscuits are sold in 800g red metal tins. The four varieties being recalled are: 1. Wonderfarm "Successful" Assorted Biscuits (UPC:8935001262091) 2. Wonderfarm "Royal Flavour" Assorted Biscuits (UPC:8935001263098) 3. Wonderfarm […]