Archive for February, 2010

Kellogg’s Warned Over Listeria in Eggo Plant

Feb 17th, 2010

Posted by Jim Thompson in Media Story

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Food Safety News
Sometimes you just want to put a problem behind you, but it just sticks around like duct tape.
A new “Warning Letter” from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the Kellogg’s Company raises questions about whether the Listeria problem at its Atlanta Eggo plant is truly resolved. [More...]

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Food inspectors ask: what’s in your sandwich?

Feb 16th, 2010

Posted by Jim Thompson in Press Release

MPs can vote for food safety even during prorogation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ottawa – On behalf of the 11 to 13 million Canadians who are sickened every year by the food they eat, the food inspectors union delivered an electronic “sandwich” to every MP today which contains critical information about the risks Canadians face by eating everyday [...]

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PHANTOM TRUCKS SHOW NEW MEAT INSPECTION REGIME NOT WORKING: New Democrats Masse and Allen say safety of Canada’s food at risk

Feb 12th, 2010

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NDP Press Release
WINDSOR – New Democrat Border Critic Brian Masse (Windsor-West) says disturbing new information about trucks carrying imported meats that are failing to report for inspections shows that the Harper government’s new food-safety regime simply isn’t working.[More...]

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Feeling queasy

Feb 10th, 2010

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Ottawa Citizen Editorial 
It has been 18 months since 22 Canadians died after eating tainted meat and, despite government assurances that food safety systems are more effective than ever, consumers ought to be skeptical.  [More...]

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Obama Boosts FDA Food Safety in FY2011 Budget

Feb 3rd, 2010

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by Helena Bottemiller , Food Safety News What Obama’s budget means for food safety: FDA gets big bump, but relies on fees in pending food safety legislation; FSIS budget leaves experts concerned.  [More...]

Canadian Coalition Wants on PM’s Agenda

Feb 3rd, 2010

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by Dan Flynn, Food Safety News
The Canadian Supply Chain Food Safety Coalition is asking Prime Minister Stephen Harper for a new round of consultations between Ministers of Health, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the agri-food industry.  [More]