Court Rules that Exporters Cannot Test for Mad Cow
In a 2-1 decisions, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has held that only the United States Government can test for mad cow disease. This is predicted to have a harmful effect on private beef exporters...
View ArticleDermatologists Agree With Tanning Bed Declaration
In a move that seemed common-sensical to many of us, the World Health Organization recently moved tanning beds into the severe cancer risk category. In a study released this week, the International...
View ArticleJet Fuel Spill Near Tampa Fixed, How Much of Environmental Damage Has Occurred?
According to Tampa Bay Online, the ruptured pipe that spilled jet fuel into Mango creek has finally been repaired. Now comes the time to ask just how much it will take to clean up spilled 31,000...
View ArticleDon't Eat That Burger!
According to the Orlando Business Journal, Publix has issued a voluntary recall of a variety of products containing ground chuck because of possible contamination with the bacteria E. Coli. Publix,...
View ArticleFlorida Supermarkets Recall E.Coli Contaminated Ground Beef
Winn-Dixie and Publix supermarkets in Florida have pulled store brand ground beef from their shelves after a recall announcement due to possible E.coli contamination. South Florida’s supermarkets...
View ArticleFDA Creates a Foodborne Illness Response Network Due to Recent Outbreaks(2)
The recent rash of foodborne illnesses has prompted the federal government to unveil a new response team, the Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation Network. The CORE will be dedicated to...
View ArticleCantaloupe Listeria Outbreak Deadliest Food-borne Illness in the U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration said that it plans to continue conducting checks at retail stores, wholesalers and distributors to make sure they have received notification about the Jensen Farms’...
View ArticleCompany Recalls Food Product Contaminated With Salmonella
According to sources, a potentially harmful frozen egg product has been recalled and officials are warning the public to not consume it. American Egg Products of Blackshear, Georgia recalled...
View ArticleFlorida Produce Company Recalls Contaminated Sprouts
A Florida produce company recalled 2,100 packages of alfalfa sprouts on January 19 out of fear of possible contamination and food poisoning, according to the SunSentinel.com. LEASA Industries, a...
View ArticleDangerous Food Allergens in Theme Park and Other Corporate Restaurants
One reason why tourist are attracted to Disney, Universal, Sea World and other theme parks is the belief that they can rely on the Parks to ensure that they not only have safe premises and rides, but...
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