Food Safety


NSC Plans to 'Make a Difference' in June

May 12, 2008

"Make a Difference" is the theme of the National Safety Council's 2008 National Safety Month observance and a call to action to reverse the increase in accidental injuries and deaths.

Food Industry Forces Unite to Improve Safety Standards, Consumer Confidence

May 6, 2008

"This will go a long way to helping to provide consistent products which are safe for both the retail and foodservice sector customers worldwide," said Roland Vaxelaire, chairman of the Global Food Safety Initiative.

FDA: High Levels of Chromium, Selenium Found in Two Dietary Supplements

May 4, 2008

On April 9, 2008, FDA first reported that samples of dietary supplement products "Total Body Formula" in Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar flavors and "Total Body Mega Formula" in the Orange/Tangerine flavor contained hazardous amounts of selenium. After further analysis of the products, FDA has also found high levels of chromium.

Modernize, Unify U.S. Food Safety System, Health Group Urges

May 2, 2008

Integrating the various federal agencies with responsibility for safety and strengthening FDA are key recommendations in a new report.

CDC: National Drinking Water Week Starts on May 4

May 2, 2008

CDC is reminding the public that this year marks the 100th anniversary of what it considers one of the most significant public health advances in U.S. history, the disinfection of drinking water. To highlight the importance of safe tap water and the need to reinvest in water infrastructure, the American Water Works Association and an alliance of other organizations are sponsoring National Drinking Water Week.

FDA Issues Animal Feed Regulation with BSE Safeguards

April 25, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 23 issued a final regulation barring certain cattle materials from all animal feed, including pet food. The agency says the final rule further protects animals and consumers against bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, also known as "mad cow disease").

Hong Kong Study Finds Some Mercury Levels of Concern in Fish Samples

April 21, 2008

The Centre for Food Safety's risk assessment consultant said he cannot rule out a health risk for high consumers among secondary schoolchildren.

HHS Secretary Visits SE Asia to Advance Product Safety, Pandemic Flu Efforts

April 19, 2008

"By working together, we can improve the safety of food and other products and build a common defense against disease," Secretary Leavitt said.

FDA Links Salmonella Illnesses to Recently Recalled Cereal

April 14, 2008

The Food and Drug Administration announced on April 12 that at least 23 people in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis that was caused by the same strain of Salmonella that was found in the recently recalled unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced by Malt-O-Meal.

CDC Report Calls for New Foodborne Illness Strategies

April 11, 2008

A new 10-state CDC report says that incidents of foodborne illnesses from bacteria such as the Salmonella displayed here have not shown a significant decline.

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