Latest food safety Stories

For Pacific Northwest Consumers: Food Safety Update

2013-02-14 12:25:46

KELSO, Wash., Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The safety and quality of our poultry products is Foster Farms' utmost priority. There is no recall in effect for any brand of chicken related to the Oregon Health Authority announcement as it is widely known that all raw chicken must be responsibly handled and properly prepared to ensure safety and quality. All raw chicken, like all raw meats, can contain bacteria that can be harmful to human health. For this reason, all raw chicken...

Imports Responsible for Half of Food-borne Illness Outbreaks, Intelex FSMA Infographic Explains

2013-02-12 23:04:12

Groundbreaking legislation poised to boost controls on imports, curb outbreaks. (PRWEB) February 12, 2013 Imported food may only represent 15 per cent of food consumed in the U.S., but it is also responsible for half of food-borne illness outbreaks, according to a newly released infographic by Intelex. The document outlines statistics related to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a sweeping overhaul of American food safety laws that has been gradually rolled out over the last two...

Remique (TM), a Revolutionary Dietary Supplement, Manufactured in FDA Registered Facilities, Receives Raves from Compromised Immune System Sufferers

2013-02-12 20:21:05

LAKE TAHOE, Nev., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- After years of research and quality assurance testing, Able Star L.L.C. is proud to announce the launch of Remique to the public. Mr. Dane Hallberg, Founder & President of Able Star, and his team of scientists, nutritionists and physicians focused on developing a safe, science driven, dietary supplement using the highest quality ingredients available, to support people experiencing a decreased quality of life due to a...

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Casper Golden Corral Restaurant by The Ochs Law Firm and Marler Clark

2013-02-09 23:01:57

A class action lawsuit alleging patrons of the Golden Corral restaurant in Casper, Wyoming became ill with norovirus after eating at the restaurant was filed Friday in Federal District Court in Wyoming. (PRWEB) February 09, 2013 Customers of the Casper, Wyoming Golden Corral filed a class action lawsuit against the restaurant Friday, alleging they were part of a norovirus food poisoning outbreak that was traced to food served at the restaurant in December. The lawsuit was filed in...

Sisters Sue Macomb County Restaurant and Meat Supplier in Salmonella Lawsuit Filed by Marler Clark

2013-02-08 23:03:46

Marler Clark represents 2 sisters who allege they became ill with Salmonella infections after eating raw kibbeh at a Macomb County restaurant in a lawsuit against the restaurant and its meat suppliers. Detroit, MI (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 Two Michigan-based meat suppliers and a restaurant were named as defendants in a Salmonella lawsuit brought by Seattle-based Marler Clark and Michigan-based attorney Michael Heilmann on Monday. The lawsuit (Macomb County Case No. 13-478-NO) was filed...

Guelph Food Technology Centre, a Leading Food Safety Training, Quality and Technical Service Provider, Merges with NSF International

2013-02-05 12:28:31

Clients benefit from expanded food safety services and a wider global footprint ANN ARBOR, Mich. and GUELPH, Ontario, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC), a Canadian leader in food safety certification, training, quality and technical solutions, has merged with NSF International, a global public health and safety organization with a similar legacy in food safety and training. As a result, GFTC's current members and clients will benefit...

Budget-Conscious Families are Saving Money by Eliminating Mold and Mildew in their Refrigerators with a Simple Technology Update from Ozonator LLC

2013-01-31 23:04:16

Ozonator LLC, home of the first major advance in refrigerator cleaning technologies in last 100 years, uses ozone technology that protects the family fridge from unwanted germs, bacteria, mold, yeast and slime that cause the spoilage of fresh foods. The Green Refrigerator Machine by Ozonator update extends the time families have to eat their fresh food saving an average of $2,200+ in fresh food waste annually. Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) January 31, 2013 Today, Ozonator LLC, announced...

Which Foods Make Americans Ill? Whether Chicken Or Salad, Food Safety At Home Is Key To Avoiding Illness, Says Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

2013-01-31 16:26:20

CHICAGO, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study analyzing outbreaks of foodborne illness has found contaminated salad greens make the most people sick, but contaminated poultry have resulted in the most deaths. In light of this study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Home Food Safety program--a collaboration between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods--encourages Americans, rather than avoid certain foods, to practice safe food...

Campylobacter Programmed By The Need To Feed

2013-01-30 10:54:15

Norwich BioScience Institutes [ Watch The Video ] A rumbling tummy is our body's way of telling us "it's time for lunch". Likewise, bacteria need to know when it's time to eat. Researchers at the Institute of Food Research on the Norwich Research Park have uncovered how the food-borne bacterial pathogen Campylobacter jejuni can change its swimming behavior to find a location with more food. Campylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food-borne illness in the UK, with...

Veggies Cause More Food-Borne Illnesses Than Poultry

2013-01-29 19:01:17

Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), leafy greens accounted for the most food-borne illnesses nationwide for a ten-year period. The CDC reported that leafy greens like lettuce, spinach and kale accounted for the most illnesses from food around the U.S. from 1998 through 2008. Dairy products, the report said, accounted for the most hospitalizations, though, while the most deaths were linked to...