NEHA Food Safety Training News Archive
DECEMBER 2008
F.D.A. Commissioner and Other Top Health Officials Plan to Step Down
Food Poverty in NYC Soars as Recession Hits Home
Top 10 Health News Stories of 2008
Salmonella, Vaccines, Belly Fat Were Hot Topics in 2008
Pork recall takes the glaze off busy Christmas season
FDA food protection plan a work in progress
Food Safety a Focus at N.Y. Conference
Walgreens Recalls 173 Teddy Bears with Chocolate Bars Sold since Late September
2008
Maple Leaf Listeriosis Outbreak Affecting Consumer Habits
Louisiana Fish Fry Products Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Buttermilk
in "Chicken & Fish Bake Seasoned Coating Mix"
NOVEMBER 2008
Last-minute tidbits for a happy Turkey Day
More research needed into foodborne diseases: WHO
How clean is your school cafeteria?
China, America and melamine
Food service inspections may not be equal
Food Safety's Dirty Little Secret
Increasingly, the government is leaving the job in private hands
Proposed pantry permits feed fears about shut downs Church groups object to paying
$150 in fees when people are hungry
Maple Leaf CEO's memos to workers give glimpse of struggles with listeria
Interview with Maple Leaf President Michael McCain
Hot dog recall issued in five states
GAO: Obama should address health preparedness, food safety
Play safe with BBQs
Seniors get update on food safety
Irradiation helps ensure food safety
Nestlé USA Voluntarily Recalls Two Production Codes of Nestlé Nesquik Strawberry
Powder
OCTOBER 2008
E. coli Linked to Another Restaurant
E. coli outbreak linked to Ferrisburgh slaughterhouse
Part 2: Consumer Opinions on Food Irradiation
Jail was center of food illness investigation
Lotte USA, Inc. Initiates Nationwide Recall of Koala's March Crème filled Cookies
FDA Goes to China
Melamine Scare Expands After Alabama Finds Tainted Chinese Cookies
Is it possible to make food 100% safe?
Editorial
Greenwood meat dealer recalls frozen beef
Raw milk drinkers say benefits outweigh the risks
Health Dept. investigates E. coli outbreak
Great Falls health department cuts food inspections
State investigation links foodborne outbreak to consumption of peas
Newest E. coli Outbreak Linked to Colorado Restaurant
SEPTEMBER 2008
Giant Food recalls several bakery products
CaJohns Fiery Foods Company Recalls HDH Grillin' Sauce
Receive food recall alerts on your telephone
Survey reveals that most Americans are concerned about food recalls
Ensuring food safety carries high price tag
Food Safety Expert Joins Software Firm
Mom's Food Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs in Sandwiches
and Potato Salad
Fineland Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand
Pumpkin Seeds
Rice Scandal Halts Japanese Deals
Derringer Foodservices issues "Allergy Alert on Albacore Tuna Salad Hoagie"
FDA Plans Rules for Modified Food Animals
Representative calls for FDA to be split in two
K-Fat Inc. Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In "Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger"
Bimbo Bakeries USA Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Oroweat
100% Whole Wheat Bread Packaging
Ralston Foods Issues Allergy Alert For Undeclared Milk Ingredients In Western
Family Variety Pack Instant Oatmeal
Lawmakers pledge progress on food safety reform
New law requires labels on meat
Grocery Stores Selling Food After “Sell By” Dates
China Begins Inquiry Into Tainted Baby Formula
Wegmans Food Markets Recall Bagels
Lucky Country Inc. Recalls All Natural Black Licorice Products
Organizations mull new food-safety program
Recall of Patak's Dopiaza Cooking Sauce
Mexico suspends beef, poultry shipments to US
T. Marzetti Company Recalls a Limited Number of Girard's Honey Dijon Peppercorn
Sprouters Northwest, Inc. Recalls Alfalfa Sprout Products Because of Possible
Health Concern
Starway Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Ego Brand Preserved Peaches
The Hershey Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Hershey’s Chocolate
Shell Topping Due to Undeclared Almonds
State Launches New E-Mail Alerts For Food Recalls
Food Safety Education Goes Nationwide
AUGUST 2008
Lucerne Foods Recalls Certain Safeway, TakeAwayCafe Brand Sandwiches
CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Seems To Be Over
Strawberry growers gather for food safety updates
Scheme to Irradiate Veggies May Have Problems
CFSAN Constituent Updates
Food Safety Advocate wants veto of Calif. bill
Tech officials prepared for potential food recalls
Some Hot Pockets-brand sandwiches recalled
Safety and Food Packaging
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood
Kroger Recalls Popcorn Brand
Leafy greens food safety program completes first year of audits
Sold on food safety
Customers say company’s vitamins made them sick
Nebraska Beef Ltd. has recalled nearly 6.7 million pounds of beef this summer
Manufacturer for Publix Brand Vanilla Wafers Issues a Recall for Undeclared Soy
Whole Foods Market® Issues Recall on 365 Organic Everyday Value™ Popcorn
Large beef recall partly focused on Loveland company
The list of government food recalls swells but USDA boss says all is well
Next Congress likely to make food safety a priority
Palama Meat Co. Recalls Some Kalua Pork Products
Continental Mushroom recalls product
Home Made Brand Foods Recalls Tuna Salad Because of Possible Health Risk
Restaurants Cooking Up Food Violations
Vita Food Products issues Listeria alert regarding salmon
Fred Meyer joins ground beef recall
Whole Foods recalls possible E. coli-tainted beef
Nebraska firm recalls beef due to E. coli-USDA
Tyson Recalls Chicken Breast Tenderloin
S&S Foods of Azusa recalls frozen beef after E. coli outbreak
Proposals sought for food safety research grants
Peppers returning to stores after scare
Reasons Why Restaurant Employees May Not Follow Food Safety Procedures
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in one lot of Gold Medal Spaghetti Sauce Mix
California company recalls fresh cilantro after salmonella detected
Months Later, FDA Ban on Honduran Farms' Melons Remains
Manufacturer for Wegmans Brand Sorbet Issues an Allergen Alert for Undeclared
Milk on a Limited Number of Wegmans Brand Sorbets
Salmonella found in irrigation water at Mexican farm, FDA says
Drawn-out salmonella probe spurs calls for food-safety revamp
JULY 2008
Vita Food Products Issues Alert Regarding Vita Nova Salmon
FDA food protection plan
Tracing tomatoes from field to fork - a new system
Two more cases of salmonella reported
Beef Packers Recalls Beef Products Over Possible E. Coli Contamination
Publix Issues Recall for No Sugar Added Cherry Pie
HEB Recalls Jalapenos Following New Salmonella Warning
Food Safety Developments Are in the Air
Defending Food Against Contamination
Are You Storing Food Safely?
Grande Produce, LTD.CO Recalls Jalapeno Peppers, Serrano Peppers, and Avocados
Because of Possible Health Risk
State Officials Recall Produce Tainted with Salmonella
USDA Alerts Consumers of Markets Stocking Bad Meat
Aquentium to Market Its Food Safety Technology Worldwide
E. Coli Warnings and Recalls Seriously Delayed
USDA implements new rules for meat recalls
Lean Pockets That May Contain Plastic Pieces Recalled
Lucky Green Trading, Inc. Recalls Thai Basil Because of Possible Health Risk
Product recalls: smoked salmon
Salmonella Illnesses Now Largest Foodborne Outbreak in U.S. History
Safety in food topic today at ConAgra
Statement for Media and Consumers on Tomato and Jalapeno Safety
When will buyers OK tomatoes?
European Research Creates Lab-On-Chip to Detect Deadly Bacteria
in Food
Jalapenos may be salmonella culprit
Nebraska Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
869 Sick From Salmonella: Tomatoes May Not Be Culprit
Web-based tool will facilitate product recalls
E-Learning Company Joins Forces with National Environmental Health Association in Advancing Food Safety within the Food & Restaurant Industry
JUNE 2008
Fresno dairy recalls Tampico Citrus Punch
Matterhorn Group Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of "Astro Pops" and "Missile Pops" 3.5 oz Cherry Pineapple Frozen Novelty Pops in Arizona, Nevada and California
due to Safety Hazard
Bay Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mislabeled Kroger
Chicken Noodle Soup
Management problems cited in botulism case
Search for bad ground beef down to 2 Kroger suppliers
Salmonella can ride water into tomatoes
Recall of Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water
Fresca Italia, Inc., Expands Recall of Burrata Cheese Because of Possible Health
Risk
United States and China Outline Progress on Agreement on Food and Feed Safety
Food labs under scrutiny
Tipu's Tiger Chai, Inc Recalls Tipus Tiger Chai Concentrate Because of a Possible
Health Risk
Restaurant Lemons Tested Positive for Fecal Matter and E-Coli
McDonald's, Wal-Mart stop some tomato sales
Bad meat found at processing plant
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens in Liquimax® Multivitamin
Red Tomato Warning Expanded Nationwide
Whole Foods recalls tomatoes in wake of salmonella outbreak
FDA: Minneapolis Seafood Company Violated Safety Laws
USDA papers: Burger recall
Kraft Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Tree Nuts In Post LiveActive Mixed
Berry Crunch Cereal
MAY 2008
Orval Kent Foods recalls macaroni salad; Michigan included
Supreme Cuts Announces Voluntary Recall of Off The Cob Fresh
Kernel Corn
Enforcement Actions for Food Safety Violations
Chicago firm recalls beef possibly tainted with E. coli
Company recalls ground beef see more at Price Chopper recalls meat
Sweetwater Valley Farm, Inc. Recalls Tennessee Aged Black Pepper Cheese
Queens food company recalls meat, poultry products
Fall River company recalls clam chowder
Meat That May Contain Fatal Germ Is Recalled
Little Bay Baking Company Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert On
Undeclared Soy In Corn Bread And Muffin Mix
Is your plate clean?
Food Safety Rules Sought
Modernize and Unify Food Safety
APRIL 2008
Mandatory recall authority key to food safety
Food Safety falls short of National goals
Allergy alert: undeclared milk products in chocolate Silk Soymilk
Institute starts center for public health and food safety
House bill would require more disclosures in food recalls
Tracking Produce with Microchips
FDA Announces three food recalls
Salmonella illnesses linked to Malt-O-Meal Cereal
Private Selection Ice Cream Recalled From Kroger Stores
USDA scientists say irradiation could be key to food safety
FDA Finds Hazardous Levels of Selenium in Samples of "Total Body Formula" and"Total Body Mega Formula"
Pennsylvania Agriculture Department Warns Consumers of Tainted Raw Milk
FDA Food Protection Plan and Produce Safety
FDA calls for comments on food protection plan.
Does the health inspector have the authority to close a restaurant? If so, for what reasons?
USDA Online quarterly magazine on Food Safety
Bay Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish, Soy and Wheat in "America’s Choice® Classic Caesar Dressing"
Stonyfield Farm Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select 6-Ounce Fat Free Blueberry Yogurts
MARCH 2008
FDA Finds Hazardous Levels of Selenium in Samples of "Total Body Formula" and"Total Body Mega Formula"
Bay Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish, Soy and Wheat in "America’s Choice® Classic Caesar Dressing"
Stonyfield Farm Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Select 6-Ounce Fat Free Blueberry Yogurts
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