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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Food Industry Wants Secrecy in Meat Recalls
The food industry is lobbying the Agriculture Department to institute a policy that won’t identify where tainted meat is sold. Associated Press reports only in cases where serious health risks are present will the retailers where contaminated meats are sold …
Castleberry’s to Reopen After FDA Shutdown
A top exec at Castleberry’s Food Co., whose chili sauce caused botulism last July, says the plant is expected to reopen this week. The FDA shut down the 15th Street plant on March 10 of this year because inspectors found …
Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak Grows
The number of salmonella cases from people eating tainted cantaloupe is on the rise, namely in the state of Washington, according to a report on eCanadaNow.com. People in 16 states have been affected by the contaminated melon which was picked …
Alamosa Salmonella Water Source Still Unknown in Colorado, Contamination Flushing Begins
The contaminated water supply in Alamosa, Colorado, is being pumped full of chlorine to try to rid residents’ tap water of the salmonella that’s already sickened approximately 250. State health officials had confirmed 72 as of this afternoon, with the …
Another Cantaloupe Recall
Charlie’s Produce of Spokane, Washington is following Dole Fresh Fruit in issuing a recall of fresh cantaloupe because of a salmonella contamination. The following retail products may contain the contaminated melon and should be returned to the store where it …
Kowalke Family Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled for Salmonella
Kowalke Family Sprouts Inc. of Los Angeles is recalling various alfalfa sprout products because the seeds used to produce them were found to be contaminated with salmonella. The recall includes all Kowalke Family brand alfalfa, onion/alfalfa mix, cauliflower/alfalfa mix and …
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