Recalls & Food Safety
Antimicrobial Protein Protects Grapevines From Pathogen
February 22, 2012 1:12 pm | News | CommentsA team of researchers has found a way to ensure that your evening glass of wine will continue to be available, despite the potential attack of Xylella fastidiosa (Xf), a bacterium that causes Pierce's Disease and poses a significant threat to the California wine industry's valuable grapevines.
Arsenic: It's Not Just For Apple Juice Anymore
February 22, 2012 10:04 am | Videos | CommentsA study released last week found high levels of arsenic in baby formula and cereal bars.
X-Ray Inspection System
February 21, 2012 4:12 pm | Products | CommentsThe PowerChek x-ray system identifies objects that are a different density than the product it is inspecting.
Metal Detector
February 21, 2012 4:01 pm | Products | CommentsThe E-Z Tec® DSP Metal Detector features an electronic design that combines an easy-to-use 4" x 5" (1/4 VGA) touch screen interface with advanced digital signal processing to provide detailed analysis and recording.
Bird Control
February 21, 2012 3:50 pm | Products | CommentsThe Super Talon Ultra Net Gun trapping system can be used as a defense against bird intrusion and contamination in food processing plants.
High-Arsenic Baby Food Linked To Brown Rice Syrup
February 21, 2012 12:54 pm | News | CommentsA recent study linked organic brown rice to high-arsenic baby food, but the USA Rice Federation says organic brown rice syrup is not widely used in U.S. food products.
FDA To Review Inhalable Caffeine
February 21, 2012 10:09 am | by RODRIQUE NGOWI,Associated Press | News | CommentsU.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement.
Photo Of The Day: Inhalable Caffeine
February 21, 2012 9:59 am | News | CommentsThe Food and Drug Administration will investigate the safety and legality of inhalable caffeine, created by Harvard biomedical engineering professor David Edwards
Study: Nanoparticles In Food Could Harm Health
February 20, 2012 9:00 am | News | CommentsBillions of engineered nanoparticles in foods and pharmaceuticals are ingested by humans daily, and new Cornell research warns they may be more harmful to health than previously thought.
Fat Analysis System
February 17, 2012 12:02 pm | Products | CommentsThe EAGLE™ FA 720 PRO provides a non-invasive and highly accurate inline method of fat analysis with 100% inspection. Based on dual energy x-ray absoptiometry (DEXA) technology, the system accurately produces chemical lean (CL) values within ±1 CL.
Tainted Sprouts Again Linked To Jimmy John's
February 16, 2012 12:53 pm | by MARY CLARE JALONICK,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that 12 cases of E. coli poisoning in five states are linked to raw clover sprouts eaten at Jimmy John's restaurants. The outbreak comes a year after raw alfalfa sprouts from one of the chain's suppliers were linked to 140 salmonella illnesses.
Obama's Budget Cuts Pathogen Testing In Produce
February 16, 2012 9:58 am | by GARANCE BURKE,Associated Press | News | CommentsPresident Barack Obama's proposed budget would eliminate the nation's only program that regularly tests fruits and vegetables for deadly pathogens, leaving public health officials without a crucial tool used to investigate deadly foodborne illness outbreaks.
University Develops Software To Rapidly Analyze Foodborne Pathogens
February 15, 2012 1:09 pm | News | CommentsFrom 2008 to 2010, a team of Bioinformatics graduate students at Georgia Tech University, led by School of Biology Associate Professor King Jordan, worked in close collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create an integrated suite of computational tools for the analysis of microbial genome sequences.
Delay Of $650M Agro-Defense Lab A 'Huge Food Safety Issue'
February 15, 2012 1:00 pm | by JOHN MILBURN,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe $650 million lab is to be built near Kansas State University and replace an aging facility at Plum Island, N.Y. Kansas officials said Tuesday they're uncertain when the administration changed its mind on the project, but they will be seeking answers.
FDA Requests $4.5 Billion To Support Food Safety & Public Health
February 14, 2012 12:59 pm | News | CommentsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting a budget of $4.5 billion to protect and promote the public health as part of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2013 budget – a 17 percent increase over the FDA enacted budget for FY 2012. Industry user fees would fund 98 percent of the proposed budget increase. The FY 2013 request covers the period from Oct. 1, 2012 through Sept 30, 2013.
CSPI Comments On Food Safety Reform Deadlines
February 13, 2012 10:02 am | News | CommentsFeb 4 marked the "one-year-and-one-month" anniversary of the day that President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Rules that would make our food supply significantly safer are apparently stalled at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The administration is now over 30 days late on meeting several deadlines mandated by Congress.
Whole Foods Recalls Cakes
February 13, 2012 9:50 am | News | CommentsWhole Foods is recalling its Pumpkin Bundt Cakes because they contain undeclared milk. No illnesses have been reported. But the Emeryville-based company says people who have milk allergies run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the cake.
Report: Canada Has Higher Foodborne Illness Rates Than U.S.
February 10, 2012 10:14 am | by By Paul Clarke, THE CANADIAN PRESS | News | CommentsA new food safety report released by the Conference Board of Canada says rates of food-borne illnesses in Canada are higher than the United States. Canadians suffer more often from salmonella, e. coli, campylobacter and yersinia than Americans, according to the report prepared by the Centre for Food in Canada.
Tassimo T Discs Recalled For Burn Hazard
February 9, 2012 1:04 pm | News | CommentsTassimo espresso T Discs manufactured by Kraft Foods Global Inc., of Northfield, Ill.; sold at department, mass merchandise, home improvement and other stores nationwide and online from August 2011 through February 2012. The recall involves Gevalia, Maxwell House and Nabob brand espresso T Discs.
How Public Health Threats Remain Secret
February 9, 2012 9:30 am | Videos | CommentsAn October 2011 Salmonella outbreak has been connected with fast food giant Taco Bell. Diane Sawyer reports on how the sources of these outbreaks can remain secret.
Molecular Detection System
February 8, 2012 3:34 pm | Products | CommentsThe Molecular Detection System is powered by Isothermal DNA Amplification and Bioluminescence Detection to provide a fast, accurate solution. With one protocol assay and fewer steps than most tests, the system makes it easy to train employees.
Pet Owners Search For Healthier Food, Other Products
February 8, 2012 12:43 pm | by AMY LORENTZEN | News | CommentsLike many pet owners, customers at April Lawrence's pet bakery and boutique in central Iowa want the best for their four-legged family members. That means high-quality, safe and eco-friendly products, from organic food and treats to BPA-free toys and water dishes. And they don't mind paying extra.
Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recalled
February 8, 2012 10:03 am | News | CommentsA South Carolina company is recalling about 2,800 of its chicken salad sandwiches because of concerns about possible listeria contamination.
Va. Oyster Harvest Up Tenfold Over Last Decade
February 8, 2012 9:54 am | News | CommentsVirginia's oyster harvest has grown tenfold in the past decade to 236,000 bushels in 2011 and a dockside value of $8.2 million, state officials announced Tuesday. Gov. Bob McDonnell credited the rebound to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and its promotion of sanctuaries, targeted shell plantings in public oyster grounds and other measures.
United Fresh 2012
February 7, 2012 12:28 pm | EventsUnited Fresh 2012 features a trade show format customized for each segment of the produce industry. The show offers a combination of cutting-edge education, technical innovations, marketing expertise and networking opportunities.
