Sprouters Northwest, of Kent, Washington, has recalled its alfalfa products, after they have been linked to 13 cases of salmonella poisoning in Washington and Oregon. The company was involved in a recall of alfalfa in 2004, too, after being linked to a salmonella outbreak, according to the FDA.
ALFALFA DID IT — Source of Northwest salmonella discovered
September 5th, 2008 · No Comments · FDA, Food Borne Illness, Food Safety, Recalls, Salmonella
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OYSTERS R INFECTED
May 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Food Borne Illness, Food Safety
The Washington State Health Department has issued a warning regarding the consumption of oysters. They may be infected with a bacteria that causes Vibriosis, which could be fatal in some cases.
The public health officials said that anyone buying fresh oysters should refrigerate them immediately and cook them thoroughly to a temperature of 145 degrees.
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DESPITE RECALLS, USDA DEFENDS TURF
March 19th, 2008 · No Comments · FDA, Food Borne Illness, Food Safety, Legislation, Recalls, USDA
USDA Undersecretary Richard Raymond talks “small” (Reuters photo)
Despite having lots more money than the FDA to inspect far fewer products, the USDA doesn’t think there needs to be a major overhaul of the nation’s food-safety system. Many in Washington think that, in light of the many outbreaks and recalls recently, the USDA’s inspection system should be [...]