Food Safety

Food Safety Bill Clears Senate Committee

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:34:57 GMT

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, a bill that would greatly increase the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's authority and mandate over the food system, was unanimously voted out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee yesterday, nine months after Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the measure.

FDA Takes Action Against Dairy Farm & Owner

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:45:38 GMT

Farm selling animals with illegal drug residues in violation of federal law

Senator Roberts Supports Food Safety Reform Bill

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:44:49 GMT

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today announced the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved a bipartisan food safety reform bill to modernize the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ability to protect consumers.

Nebraska Company Says It's Recovered Recalled Beef

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:09 GMT

A Nebraska company says it has recovered the 90 pounds of ground beef listed in a federal recall report because of possible E. coli contamination.

Nebraska Firm Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:12:57 GMT

November 17, 2009 - Fairbury Steaks, Inc. a Fairbury, Neb., establishment, is recalling approximately 90 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Utah Firm Recalls Assorted Meat & Poultry Products Produced Without Inspection

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:08:43 GMT

Thrive Foods, a Lindon, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 3,790 pounds of assorted meat and poultry products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Jolley: Two Things That Keep The Meat Industry Awake At Night - Food Safety & Bill Marler

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT

About this food safety issue, I know you’ve read about it. It’s been in all the papers, the New York Times, for instance.

KLA: Industry Has Made Remarkable Progress In Beef Safety

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:26:02 GMT

A report from the American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) indicates the prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 and infections stemming from the bacteria have declined dramatically. Since 2000, E. coli incidence in fresh ground beef products has declined 45% to less than .5%.

So You Want To Sell Your Own Beef?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:37:47 GMT

If you direct market your own beef, or are considering marketing it, the Freezer Beef School offered by Penn State's Meats Laboratory and Beef Education Center will provide valuable information on preparing your product, talking with processors and understanding food safety regulations.

AMI Foundation Publishes 10-Year Report On Food Safety Initiative

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:57:51 GMT

The American Meat Institute Foundation’s 10-Year Report on its Food Safety Initiative, an effort designed to research ways to target and destroy key pathogens and to educate consumers about the role they play in ensuring safe food, among other activities, is now available.

AMI Foundation Report Shows Significant E. coli Reduction

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:35:17 GMT

Since 2000, E. coli O157:H7 prevalence on fresh ground beef products has declined 45 percent, according to a new report from the American Meat Institute. Similarly, Lm prevalence on ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has declined 69 percent.

Farm Food Safety Bill Introduced

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:30:14 GMT

Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced S. 2758, the Growing Safe Food Act, yesterday to help educate and train farmers and food processors in food safety.

AMI: Boyle Defends Food Safety Progress On Good Morning America

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:35:31 GMT

The meat industry has made great strides over the past decade in reducing E. coli-related illnesses, says AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle, who appeared on “Good Morning America” today.

Teacher Says He Warned About E. Coli 5 Years Ago

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:11:10 GMT

The reaction was dramatic after state officials learned that bacteria levels at Lake of the Ozarks made beaches there unsafe for swimming over the Memorial Day weekend.

Lawmaker Wants Probe Of E. Coli & School Lunches

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:23:00 GMT

The chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee wants an investigation into the risk of deadly E. coli getting into school lunches.

PETA Puts Up Billboard In Wake Of E. coli Outbreak

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:04:02 GMT

In response to the current multi-state E. coli outbreak traced to ground beef from Fairbank Farms in Ashville, New York, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is placing a billboard in the neighboring city of Jamestown that reads "Meat Kills: Go Vegan."

FDA & FSIS Collaborate To Improve Tracing Of Unsafe Food Products

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:35:43 GMT

A joint public meeting focused on improving the system for tracing of food products and ingredients that are causing illness outbreaks or presenting other risks to the health of consumers was announced today by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Iowa Firm Recalls Roast Beef Deli Products Due To Mislabeling & An Undeclared Allergen

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:23:16 GMT

Curly's Food, Inc., a Sioux City, Iowa, establishment, is recalling approximately 12,181 pounds of roast beef deli products because they were inadvertently mislabeled and contain an undeclared allergen, soy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Soy is a known potential allergen, which is not declared on the label.

Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Cream Of Mushroom Soup Product Due To Mislabeling & An Undeclared Allergen

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:16:39 GMT

Bay Valley Foods, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,286 pounds of canned cream of mushroom soup because it was inadvertently mislabeled and may contain an undeclared allergen, egg, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Egg is a known potential allergen, which is not declared on the label.

Taiwan Importers Join Association Against U.S. Beef

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:49:03 GMT

With the announcement that Taiwan will import U.S. ground beef, the Taipei Times reports that nine major importers have joined a Taipei City Government organized association refusing to accept U.S. ground beef, intestines and spinal cords.

Marler Clark Sues Meat Companies On Behalf Of Children Stricken With E. coli

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:43:46 GMT

E. coli lawsuits were filed today in Plymouth County Superior Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on behalf of two children who recently became ill with E. coli O157:H7 infections after consuming contaminated ground beef produced by two different companies.

CDC: Contaminated Beef May Be Linked To 2 Deaths

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:59:53 GMT

Two deaths and 26 other illnesses may be linked to fresh ground beef that has been recalled because it might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, a federal health official said Monday.

Iowa Firm Recalls Chili With Beans Product Due To Mislabeling & An Undeclared Allergen

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:42:57 GMT

Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, a Fort Madison, Iowa, establishment, is recalling approximately 91,125 pounds of a canned chili with beans product because it was inadvertently packaged with an incorrect flag on the plastic over-wrap and may contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

KLA: AMI V.P. Says Meatless Monday Campaign Denies Students Freedom Of Choice & Nutrition

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:07:21 GMT

American Meat Institute Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Janet Riley has publicly criticized the Baltimore City Schools’ adoption of the “Meatless Monday” campaign, a program done in association with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Massachusetts Firm Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Patties & Beef Steak Products

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:33:58 GMT

October 26, 2009 - Crocetti's Oakdale Packing Co., doing business as, South Shore Meats, Inc., a Brockton, Mass., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,039 pounds of fresh ground beef patties derived from bench trim as well as mechanically tenderized beef cuts that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Beef Safety- From Pasture To Plate

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:17:11 GMT

The Missouri Beef Industry Council recently utilized the $1 per head beef checkoff to present at the Missouri Environmental Health Association's (MEHA) Annual Convention.

Smart Choices Program™ Postpones Active Operations

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:33:56 GMT

The Smart Choices Program announced today that it will voluntarily postpone active operations and not encourage wider use of the logo at this time by either new or currently enrolled companies.

Texas Firm Recalls Smoked Beef Brisket Product For Possible Listeria Contamination

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:15:05 GMT

Lone Star Brisket Company, a Thorndale, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 14 pounds of smoked beef products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.