I am trying to have a ski vacation with my family, but a good friend emailed me Noam Levey’s article – “FDA reform likely to take back seat in Obama plan” – I nearly fell off the chairlift.
"’This is an issue that will have to wait its turn,’ said Assistant Senate Majority Leader Richard
Naughty
– Nebraska Beef – For suing a church and once again allowing meat tainted with E. coli O157:H7 into the marketplace, causing an outbreak and recalls in over 7 states.
– Organic Pastures – For selling raw milk across state lines, against the law.
Chinese Government – For their handling of the melamine crisis.
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While consumers can take certain steps to reduce melamine migration in their own kitchens, most incidental – as opposed to deliberate – addition of melamine to food probably takes place on the farm, in processing plants, and in food service kitchens.
Down On the Farm
Cyromazine is an EPA-approved pesticide, used to control insect populations
I must admit I escaped with the family this morning on a ski/snowboarding adventure away from Seattle. Snow accumulations in Western Washington are expected to be more than the last several years combined. I suppose I could have just stayed home. Winds are expected to be 30 – 50 mph.
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Melamine-based plastic tableware, trays and utensils are very popular amongst families with young children, and in cafeterias and other food service establishments. They resist breakage, are dishwasher-safe, and come in a wide variety of patterns and colors. But with repeated use, the plastic dish-ware develops cracks and scratches. And it can "bleed" melamine into food.
Solano County public health officials are investigating the death of a Dixon child from an E. coli infection. Officials are not releasing a description of the child to protect the victim’s identity. The source of the infection is unknown, Solano Public Health Education Manager Robin Cox said. Solano County Environmental Health Services staff surveyed Dixon
Four inches of snow and Seattle stops cold. Yesterday, three of us made it into the office. Today, I’m going to play in the snow with my kids. Happy Holidays.
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Anyone who thinks that we’ve heard the last of melamine is sorely mistaken.
During the first week of December, member countries of the European Union reported three instances of melamine contamination:
• Germany found 275.3 ppm in ammonium bicarbonate baking agent from China
• Germany also reported 6.3 ppm in a dog treat – fish
Interfood Shareholding Company is recalling all lot codes of multiple varieties of the Wonderfarm brand of biscuits because they may be contaminated with Melamine. The Wonderfarm biscuits are sold in 800g red metal tins. The four varieties being recalled are:
1. Wonderfarm "Successful" Assorted Biscuits (UPC:8935001262091)
2. Wonderfarm "Royal Flavour" Assorted Biscuits (UPC:8935001263098)
3. Wonderfarm
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Some of these came from me, most from people who do not want my readers to know they correspond with me. Those who were most helpful will be getting bacteria t-shirts and a few cuddly bugs. Here is the top ten:
1. Melamine in Chinese food products – where to start? With the kids, of
