Monthly Archives: September 2008

Melamine Contaminated Chinese Candy Sold in USA

USA Today reports that the New Zealand Food Safety Authority found dangerous levels of melamine in White Rabbit Creamy Candies manufactured by Shanghai Guan Sheng Yuan Food. This is one of China’s most popular candies and is frequently sold at …

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EPA says rocket fuel in water OK

The Environmental Protection Agency has ruled that a chemical ingredient in rocket fuel is not a dangerous component of public water supplies. In a recent ruling, the EPA said that traces of the chemical perchlorate found in public water supplies …

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Michigan State E. coli strain has spread across state

The strain of E. coli which sickened numerous students at Michigan State University in East Lansing has been found in cases across the state. A student was found sickened with this same strain at the University of Michigan in Ann …

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Miss Bonnie’s Recalls Jalapeno Pepper Cheese Spread for Salmonella

Miss Bonnie’s Distributing, Inc. is recalling its Miss Bonnie’s Jalapeño Pepper Cheese Spread distributed between Aug. 28 and Sept. 19 with a Sell By Date of December 2, 2008 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The …

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FDA says it’s stepping up inspections for tainted milk products

The Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this week that it is ramping up its inspections at ports on the lookout for tainted milk products from China. Melamine – last year found in tainted pet food which led to the …

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California Fundraiser E. coli Count Reaches 21 Illnesses

The Chico Enterprise-Record reported that 21 cases of E. coli have been linked to a fundraiser held in Forest Ranch on Sept. 6 to benefit the volunteer fire department there. Several hundred people attended the event. Four people were hospitalized …

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