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Organizations Attempt to Dispel Study’s Food Safety Claims

October 9, 2009 by

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[2009-10-09] In response to the release of a list of the “Top 10 Riskiest Foods” by the Center for Science in the Public Interest this week, United Fresh and the Produce Marketing Association issued a joint statement urging CSPI to clarify multiple inaccuracies contained in the report. The letter to the CSPI states: “As you… [Read more…]

Holidays and food recalls

October 9, 2009 by

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Before every major holiday there seems to be a food recall. Last year it was a nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Harry and David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread. http://www.usfoodsafety.com/02af0003.asp. Don’t get me wrong, I like Harry & David and their catalogue. Then there was the Walgreen’s Teddy Bears with Chocolate Bars… [Read more…]

Risky food information 1990 – 2006 from CSPI

October 7, 2009 by

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Leafy greens, eggs, and tuna are on the top of a list of the 10 riskiest foods regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. The Center for Science in the Public Interest authored the report, no one need pass up tomatoes, sprouts, and berries, even though those foods are also on the list. More than… [Read more…]

Technical Difficulties

October 7, 2009 by

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The blog was down for several hours due to technical problems. Sorry for the inconvenience. The staff at US Food Safety

Two Toms and Five Guys: Brady, Vilsack and food safety

October 6, 2009 by

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In greater Boston, we have a super football team, the New England Patriots. The quarter back Tom Brady is one good guy. Did you see him with Turtle on HBO’s Entourage, he is one class act. Who knew his wife cooks?  There is another Tom, Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary, whose words were less than reassuring.… [Read more…]

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