Basil recalled for possible salmonella contamination
Green Paradise Basil distributed in Southern California, Illinois and Texas is being recalled by Los Angeles-based Top Line Specialty Produce because the herb may be contaminated with salmonella. Read more |
Science behind new leafy greens safety standards questioned
The Environmental Protection Agency and other government agencies contend that new measures designed to boost leafy greens safety aren't scientifically valid and may harm the environment. Read more |
Pasteurized milk kills 2; dairy shuts down
A Massachusetts dairy has closed after two Listeria deaths were linked to its pasteurized milk, and state officials are investigating the contamination source.
Read more |
Beef patties pulled from schools for possible Listeria
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Maramont Corp. has withdrawn 88 pounds of beef patty products distributed to schools in New Jersey after the meat was suspected of being contaminated with Listeria. Read more |
Dairies sue over new California raw milk rule
Claravale Farm and Organic Pastures of Fresno have filed suit against the California Department of Food and Agriculture over a new state rule that would force raw milk producers to meet the same coliform bacteria standards as pasteurized milk.
Read more |
Health alert issued for stolen ground beef
Nearly 15,000 pounds of ground beef stolen from Fort Worth, Texas-based American Fresh Foods may be contaminated with E. coli, warns the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Read more |
Bankrupt Topps Meat may have buyer
Premio Foods has offered to purchase the New Jersey-based Topps Meat Co., which declared bankruptcy after a major beef recall last fall, and could close the deal by Jan. 10, 2008.
Read more |
New world food safety rankings to debut in March
The University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada, plans to launch its Food Safety Performance World Ranking in March 2008, evaluating the 17 wealthiest nations. Read more |
New database helps processors ID cloned animals
ViaGen and TransOva Genetics have unveiled a new database that can track a cloned animal through the entire food supply chain. Read more |