Food Safety News - March 10, 2015 Michigan Market Recalls Turkey Lunch Meat for Potential Listeria

Michigan Market Recalls Turkey Lunch Meat for Potential Listeria By News Desk Earl’s Meats in Holland, MI, is recalling turkey lunch meat sold between Feb. 24 and March 3 because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The amount recalled was very small, said Earl Bosch, owner... Continue Reading Very Small Number of Dairies Found Illegally Using Antibiotics By James Andrews A very small number of dairy farms have been found using animal antibiotics in ways not approved by law, according to a new study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. Because antibiotic residues immediately appear in milk, dairy cows are only supposed to receive drugs when they’re known to be sick. Regardless,... Continue Reading New Radiation Detector for Food Uses Space Technology By News Desk A collaboration between two companies has developed a device for detecting radiation-contamination food. After an earthquake and tsunami damaged Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant in 2011 and caused a significant leak of radioactive material, RIKEN Global Research Cluster and G-Tech began researching methods for detecting radioactive cesium in food. Nearby farmers have struggled with consumer fears... Continue Reading Dunkin' Donuts Plans to Phase Out Whitening Agent By News Desk In response to a shareholder request, the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts is reportedly testing alternatives to titanium dioxide as a whitening agent in the powdered sugar used to top some of its doughnuts. Submitting the request was the group As You Sow, a non-profit foundation based in Oakland, CA, which focuses on environmental and... Continue Reading Colorado Powdered Alcohol Bill: When is a Ban Not Really a Ban? By News Desk Powdered alcohol cannot legally be sold in any state until it’s federally approved. The Colorado Legislature, with control shared by the two major political parties, is on the verge of sending a bill to the governor that would “ban” the sale of powdered alcohol in the state until it’s federally approved for sale. It's coming... Continue Reading More Food Safety News Past Food Safety News Articles Food Industry Events Food Safety News Copyright 2015 Marler Clark LLP, PS. All rights reserved. Marler Clark LLP, PS, 1301 2nd Avenue Suite 2800 Seattle WA 98101 USA Change your address or unsubscribe.

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