Comments on: Fundamental Flaws in Food Safety http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/health/fundamental-flaws-in-food-safety/ Organic Authority - organic food, organic living, green living, organic thoughts. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:23:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Del Monte Recalls Cantaloupes in Detroit Area « OrganicAuthority.com – Organic Blog http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/health/fundamental-flaws-in-food-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-97403 Del Monte Recalls Cantaloupes in Detroit Area « OrganicAuthority.com – Organic Blog Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:35:24 +0000 http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/?p=2681#comment-97403 [...] Del Monte Fresh Produce has recalled certain cantaloupes that were grown in and shipped from Arizona, but distributed to limited customers in and around Detroit. The melons may be contaminated with salmonella.  [...] [...] Del Monte Fresh Produce has recalled certain cantaloupes that were grown in and shipped from Arizona, but distributed to limited customers in and around Detroit. The melons may be contaminated with salmonella.  [...]

]]> By: Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns « OrganicAuthority.com – Organic Blog http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/health/fundamental-flaws-in-food-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-50636 Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns « OrganicAuthority.com – Organic Blog Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:27:34 +0000 http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/?p=2681#comment-50636 [...] Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the frail or elderly, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, salmonella infection can reach the bloodstream, producing more severe illnesses. Related Posts :Natural Balance Issues Dog Food RecallPacoima, Calif.-based Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., a manufacturer of natural and organic pet foods, is voluntarily recalling its Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food because it may be contaminated with salmonella. The affected products, sold in 5- and 28-lb. bags, have a “Best By” date of June 17, 2011. During... Read: Natural Balance Issues Dog Food RecallSalmonella Outbreak Hits 42 StatesThe CDC, FDA, Department of Agriculture and state public-health officials are working together to determine the cause of an ongoing salmonella outbreak that has affected people in 42 states. As of Friday, 399 cases of infection were reported between Sept. 3 and Dec. 31, with most illnesses beginning after Oct. 1.... Read: Salmonella Outbreak Hits 42 StatesOrganic Sprouts Recalled in NortheastBridgeport, CT-based Specialty Farms, LLC, is voluntarily recalling its Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend (UPC code 8192400108) and Organic Sprout Salad (UPC code 8192400024) because they may be contaminated with the bacterium Listeria Monocytogenes (Lm). The products have a sell-by date of 7/26/2010 and are sold in 4-oz. plastic containers. Lm can cause... Read: Organic Sprouts Recalled in NortheastAre Tomatoes to Blame for the Recent Salmonella Outbreak?The short answer to today's headline is maybe.   The CDC is working with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service and the FDA to investigate the multistate outbreak of salmonella infections.   Initial investigations comparing foods eaten by affected and nonaffected individuals identified raw tomatoes as the likely culprit, but recent ... Read: Are Tomatoes to Blame for the Recent Salmonella Outbreak?Fresh Express Recalls Romaine-Based SaladsAnd the salmonella hits just keep on comin’... Two recent recalls—romaine lettuce and alfalfa sprouts—were bad enough, but we have a new one to report: Salinas, Calif.-based Fresh Express just announced a salmonella-related recall of specific Fresh Express romaine-based, ready-to-eat salads. Affected products have expiration dates of May 13 through May 16,... Read: Fresh Express Recalls Romaine-Based Salads #oa_related { background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#669933;font-family: "Georgia", "Times New Roman", Serif;} .oabox_image { border:3px solid #D0F0D0; margin: 3px 3px 3px 0; width:100px; max-height:100px; float:left; } #oa_related a { color: #FF8033; text-decoration: none; } #oa_related a:visited, a:active { color: #FF8033; text-decoration: none; } #oa_related a:hover{ color: #FF8033; text-decoration:underline } #oa_related p { margin: 3px 3px 6px 3px; } #oa_related .item { margin:1px 0px 1px 0px; padding:2px 0px 2px 5px; width:98%; border-top:#D0F0D0 solid 3px; } [...] [...] Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the frail or elderly, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, salmonella infection can reach the bloodstream, producing more severe illnesses. Related Posts :Natural Balance Issues Dog Food RecallPacoima, Calif.-based Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., a manufacturer of natural and organic pet foods, is voluntarily recalling its Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food because it may be contaminated with salmonella. The affected products, sold in 5- and 28-lb. bags, have a “Best By” date of June 17, 2011. During… Read: Natural Balance Issues Dog Food RecallSalmonella Outbreak Hits 42 StatesThe CDC, FDA, Department of Agriculture and state public-health officials are working together to determine the cause of an ongoing salmonella outbreak that has affected people in 42 states. As of Friday, 399 cases of infection were reported between Sept. 3 and Dec. 31, with most illnesses beginning after Oct. 1…. Read: Salmonella Outbreak Hits 42 StatesOrganic Sprouts Recalled in NortheastBridgeport, CT-based Specialty Farms, LLC, is voluntarily recalling its Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend (UPC code 8192400108) and Organic Sprout Salad (UPC code 8192400024) because they may be contaminated with the bacterium Listeria Monocytogenes (Lm). The products have a sell-by date of 7/26/2010 and are sold in 4-oz. plastic containers. Lm can cause… Read: Organic Sprouts Recalled in NortheastAre Tomatoes to Blame for the Recent Salmonella Outbreak?The short answer to today's headline is maybe.   The CDC is working with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service and the FDA to investigate the multistate outbreak of salmonella infections.   Initial investigations comparing foods eaten by affected and nonaffected individuals identified raw tomatoes as the likely culprit, but recent … Read: Are Tomatoes to Blame for the Recent Salmonella Outbreak?Fresh Express Recalls Romaine-Based SaladsAnd the salmonella hits just keep on comin’… Two recent recalls—romaine lettuce and alfalfa sprouts—were bad enough, but we have a new one to report: Salinas, Calif.-based Fresh Express just announced a salmonella-related recall of specific Fresh Express romaine-based, ready-to-eat salads. Affected products have expiration dates of May 13 through May 16,… Read: Fresh Express Recalls Romaine-Based Salads #oa_related { background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#669933;font-family: "Georgia", "Times New Roman", Serif;} .oabox_image { border:3px solid #D0F0D0; margin: 3px 3px 3px 0; width:100px; max-height:100px; float:left; } #oa_related a { color: #FF8033; text-decoration: none; } #oa_related a:visited, a:active { color: #FF8033; text-decoration: none; } #oa_related a:hover{ color: #FF8033; text-decoration:underline } #oa_related p { margin: 3px 3px 6px 3px; } #oa_related .item { margin:1px 0px 1px 0px; padding:2px 0px 2px 5px; width:98%; border-top:#D0F0D0 solid 3px; } [...]

]]> By: Food Safety Certification http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/health/fundamental-flaws-in-food-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-14035 Food Safety Certification Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:51:41 +0000 http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/?p=2681#comment-14035 I have heard about people getting poisoned by consuming peanut butter, can you please tell me what are organic laws for food safety. I have heard about people getting poisoned by consuming peanut butter, can you please tell me what are organic laws for food safety.

]]> By: OrganicAuthority.com - Organic Blog » President Obama: Protecting Our Food Is a Fundamental Responsibility http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/health/fundamental-flaws-in-food-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-12523 OrganicAuthority.com - Organic Blog » President Obama: Protecting Our Food Is a Fundamental Responsibility Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:03:49 +0000 http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/?p=2681#comment-12523 [...] spinach. In 2008, it was salmonella in peppers and possibly tomatoes. And just this year, bad peanut products led to hundreds of illnesses and cost nine people their lives—a painful reminder of how tragic [...] [...] spinach. In 2008, it was salmonella in peppers and possibly tomatoes. And just this year, bad peanut products led to hundreds of illnesses and cost nine people their lives—a painful reminder of how tragic [...]

]]> By: Some Facts/What This Means for You http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/health/fundamental-flaws-in-food-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-12207 Some Facts/What This Means for You Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:01:15 +0000 http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/?p=2681#comment-12207 <strong>Promoting the General Welfare...</strong> Peanut Corporation of America may have poisoned over 630 Americans before going bankrupt this past weekend—because no one was paying attention. Last fall melamine got into baby formula because no one was watching; now salmonella-tainted peanuts r... Promoting the General Welfare…

Peanut Corporation of America may have poisoned over 630 Americans before going bankrupt this past weekend—because no one was paying attention. Last fall melamine got into baby formula because no one was watching; now salmonella-tainted peanuts r…

]]> By: Jean-Yves http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/health/fundamental-flaws-in-food-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-12203 Jean-Yves Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:05:55 +0000 http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/?p=2681#comment-12203 We could go as far as saying that food safety flaws go against Organic Laws (you should check out Organic Laws on wikipedia and find some interesting things!) We could go as far as saying that food safety flaws go against Organic Laws (you should check out Organic Laws on wikipedia and find some interesting things!)

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