From an FSIS recall notice posted on its website this morning
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-006-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH
Daniele International Inc., an establishment with operations in Pascoag and Mapleville, R.I., is recalling approximately 1,240,000 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) varieties of Italian sausage products, including salami/salame, in commerce and potentially available to customers in
From a company press release:
Daniele, Inc. announced today it is initiating a voluntary recall of its Pepper-Coated Salame products because of possible concerns about salmonella. Preliminary results indicate that eleven ill individuals had consumed salame products from "Daniele Italian Brand Gourmet Pack." State and federal health officials have been unable to confirm a direct
From a CDC post of a few moments ago:
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella serotype Montevideo infections. Investigators are using DNA analysis of Salmonella
I wanted to make sure that I got my letter in support of Iowa State and its obligations under its Public Documents Laws out today. I am glad to see that the University is in the corner of transparency. As a former Regent at a state university, I too understand the need for an open
Salmonella Montevideo
Since it is Friday, expect a recall tonight (or over the weekend) from FSIS on a meat-like product (Daniele Salami) contaminated with Salmonella Montevideo that has sickened over 200, with some 30 hospitalized in several states. The outbreak has been ongoing for months.
The term Salmonella refers to a group or
Iowa State is taking heat from Beef Products Inc., (BPI) because the University was about to send us 1650 pages of documents at a cost of $2,175.44. We are not withdrawing our request for those documents and will be intervening to help protect Iowa State’s and the public’s interests. Below is the research paper that
Shortly before the New York Times article, “Safety of Beef Processing Method Is Questioned,” was published, we sent a request to the Iowa State University and Dr. James S. Dickson PhD, asking for all documents related to research on the ammonia beef products sold by Beef Products Inc., (BPI). The University informed us that they
If we can elect this guy Senator to kill Health Care Reform:
Perhaps the President should listen to me on Food Safety Reform and Health Care:
President Obama once said:
"There are certain things only a government can do. And one of those things is ensuring that the foods we eat are safe
Last week within minutes of Nestle’s press release announcing E. coli O157:H7 positives in samples of finished cookie dough (that did not leave its plant), I posted “Nestle to use heat-treated flour – moves to become industry leader in product safety.” Today, Marion Nestle (no relationship) shot my an email with the article from Food
According to Fox 6 News in Milwuakee, an investigation is underway in the Village of Belgium in Ozaukee County. They’re trying to find out what’s making children in one area seriously sick. FOX 6 Reporter Myra Sanchick brings you the latest on an E. coli scare in Ozaukee County:
