All Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Halal Case By Dan Flynn  The federal courts often move too slowly for some, but that was not the case Monday in the U.S. District Court for Northern Iowa. in just 18 minutes, officers of the Cedar Rapids, IA-based Midamar Corporation and the related Islamic Services of America were arraigned on federal felony charges, pleaded not guilty to all charges,... Continue Reading
Spending Bill Bans 'Chinese Chicken' From Federal Meal Programs By Lydia Zuraw  A provision included in the $1.1-trillion spending bill Congress passed last week and which is now headed to the president's desk prevents poultry processed in China from being used in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program (Section 736 of Division A). Four Chinese poultry-processing plants have... Continue Reading
Confusion Greets New EU Food-Labeling Rules By News Desk  New rules went into effect Dec. 13 throughout the European Union to help people avoid 14 allergens in food by requiring labels, providing information on food allergies and intolerance, and offering voluntary best practices on cross-contamination controls for pre-packed and loose food items. The new rules impact restaurants, bakeries, delis and grocery stores, among others.... Continue Reading
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Flat Creek Farm & Dairy of Swainsboro, GA has recalled three lots of cheese because of potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have lot codes 140802XAZ (Aztec Cheddar), 140702XAZ (Low Country Gouda) and 140725XGO (Aztec Cheddar). As of November 25, 2014 at 11:00am, according to Flat Creek records, all of the purchasers have been notified and... 
A common disclaimer supplied by public health officials while in the midst of a foodborne illness outbreak investigation goes something like this: “We’re doing our best to find the food source of the outbreak, but it’s important to remember that the majority of outbreaks are never traced back to a source.” In other words, most... 
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