Food Safety

GMA Seeks to Improve Food Safety in Asia-Pacific Region

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:05:00 +0000

WASHINGTON — The Grocery Manufacturers Association, Cornell University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University of China have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint academic program to address food safety in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation region.

California Cantaloupe Handlers to Launch Safety Program

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

DINUBA, Calif. — California cantaloupe handlers have voted to amend the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board to create a new, more comprehensive food safety program.

Kroger Receives Food Safety Award

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:04:00 +0000

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. has been named the 2012 recipient of the Black Pearl Award for advancing food safety and quality, given by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP).

Diamond Expands Dog Food Recall

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:37:00 +0000

META, Mo. — Diamond Pet Foods has expanded its dry dog food recall to include batches of nine brands of dry pet food formulas manufactured between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination.

USDA to Speed Up Traceback

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week announced policy changes aimed at keeping contaminated meat or poultry products from ever reaching consumers.

Fresh Market Newswatch: Stronger Mad Cow Measures Urged

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

YONKERS, N.Y. — In the wake of a new case of mad cow disease reported in California in April, Consumers Unio, has urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to take new measures to prevent and to detect mad cow disease in U.S. beef and dairy cows.

Know Your Milk

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:24:00 +0000

As I was making my coffee this morning, I decided to find out where my America’s Choice-brand milk was processed.

Refresh

Growth Industry: SN’s Produce Spring Supplement

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Our annual Spring Produce Supplement features an interview with incoming United Fresh Chairman David Krause, as well as stories detailing some of the latest trends in produce and floral.

USDA Tries to Calm Mad Cow Concerns

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:39:00 +0000

WASHINGTON — After the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy or “mad cow” disease in a dairy cow in central California last week, the agency quickly moved to distribute information to calm consumer fears on its website and through social media.

USDA: Mad Cow Case Confirmed in California

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:17:00 +0000

John Clifford, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief veterinarian, confirmed on Tuesday that a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or “mad cow disease” has been confirmed in a dairy cow at a central California rendering facility.