Food Safety

Tristar Food Recalls Blue Cat Flavor Drink

Tristar Food is initiating a nationwide recall of all of their 100 ml plastic bottle packages of Blue Cat Flavor Drink (Lanmao) because it may be contaminated with Melamine.

FDA Issues Interim Safety, Risk Assessment Of Melamine Related Compounds In Food

FDA today issued the results of its interim safety and risk assessment of melamine and melamine-related compounds in food, including infant formula.

Salmonella Cases Linked To Raw, Frozen Chicken Entrees

State health and agriculture officials said today that recent cases of salmonellosis in Minnesota have been linked to raw, frozen, breaded and pre-browned, stuffed chicken entrees.

Illinois Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Turkey Product

Food Evolution. is recalling approximately 16 pounds of ready-to-eat turkey product that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Mr. Brown Recalls Powdered Packets In Bag Coffee Mixes

Sunny Maid is voluntarily recalling Mr. Brown 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIXES, because they are potentially contaminated with melamine.

Lion Pavilion Recalls Tender Bamboo Shoots

LION PAVILION is recalling Yulanpian Brand Dried Slices of Tender Bamboo Shoots because it contains undeclared sulfites.

NY Fish Recalls Imperial-European Style Smoked Salmon

NY FISH is recalling I Love NY FISH brand IMPERIAL-EUROPEAN STYLE SMOKED SALMON, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

FDA Grants To Further Food And Feed Safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the awarding of 17 grants to enhance food and feed safety.

Georgetown Dining Hall Students Slammed With Stomach Illness

Georgetown University students were slammed with a stomach illness that drove nearly 100 students to local hospitals for treatment of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. All of the students were treated, some with IV fluids, and released.

Boston Consumers Should Avoid Milk Products From China

Officials from the Boston Public Health Commission and Massachusetts Department of Public Health today advised consumers to avoid milk or milk products from China because of the possible presence of melamine, until laboratory testing is completed to determine whether the products are harmful.