Smoked mackerel from Philippines could cause botulism By News Desk  New York officials have warned the public to not eat Phil Am branded smoked mackerel — Hasa Hasa — because it was not eviscerated and could contain spores that cause botulism poisoning. The fish is a product of the Philippines and is sold by the Asian Supermarket Group Inc. of Albany, NY, according to the... Continue Reading
Letter from The Editor: Turning the Page By Dan Flynn  Every once in a while in the news business, a feeling comes through our once ink-filled veins. It does not reach everyone at the same time or place, but eventually we all say it: "I think we've turned a page.” That's what I began feeling during the past week or so. Part of it is certainly due... Continue Reading
Bacterial infections traced to raw milk products in Ohio By Coral Beach  An unknown number of people have been infected with Campylobacter bacteria in unpasteurized raw milk from Sweet Grass Dairy's herd share program in Ohio. State officials issued a public health alert about the dairy's raw milk products Friday in connection with an investigation into foodborne illnesses, according to the alert from the Ohio Department of... Continue Reading
FDA warns against Apple Tree goat cheeses because of Listeria By News Desk  A federal consumer advisory warns the public against eating goat cheese products made by Apple Tree Goat Dairy of Richfield, PA, because Listeria monocytogenes has been confirmed in the company's products and production facility. The cheeses were sold in Washington D.C. and Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia through the Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative and... Continue Reading
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