Glove Usage Only One Of Many Food Safety Precautions
Restaurant and bar owners in Los Angeles and the entirety of California are abuzz over a new rule requiring anyone who handles food to put on gloves during preparation. The measure became state law this year in a bid to reduce customers’ exposure to foodborne illness. Bartenders are included within the ruling due to the… read more
Diseased Livestock-Related Recall Sparks Questions About Production
Earlier this week, we brought you word of a sizable recall of meat that could have come from livestock that was ill. The products derived from these diseased animals reportedly were shipped out without even going through an inspection by the Food Safety and Inspection Service. That one-two punch was sufficient to prompt a recall…. read more
Beef Jerky Recalled By Prime Snax Over Undeclared Soy Risk
Beef jerky is being recalled by the Salt Lake City, Utah-based Prime Snax Incorporated because of a potential undeclared allergen risk posed to consumers. A whopping 90,000 pounds of product under various brands are being recalled from across the country. The recall affects assorted flavors of jerky under the Southwest Trail, Desert Star, Kettle Creek,… read more
Infused Rice Recalled By Mars Over Foodborne Illness Concerns
Various flavors of Infused Rice products under the Uncle Ben’s brand are being recalled by Mars Foodservices because they have the potential to make the persons who consume the products ill. Reports have already come in to the Food and Drug Administration and Mars relating instances where rash and flushing happened to those who made… read more
Millions Of Pound Of Meat Recalled By Petaluma Firm Over Illness Risk
Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled by the Petaluma, California-based Rancho Feeding Corporation because the various products could have been produced using meat from unsound or diseased livestock. A whopping 8,742,700 pounds of meat are impacted, including such products as Beef Lips, Beef Cheeks, Veal Bones, Sweet Breads, and more. These products and… read more
Cat And Dog Foods Recalled By Pro-Pet Over Salmonella Threat
Various types of cat and dog foods are being recalled by the St. Marys, Ohio-based Pro-Pet because of the potential Salmonella threat they could pose to pets and their owners alike. The recall affects dry products with a Best By date of May 5 or 6 that hail from Lot Number 096 13 SM L2… read more
Protecting Food When Power Is Compromised
Much of the country was hit by ice and snow this week, and although we in Southern California seem to be having the problem of not getting enough precipitation lately, there are certain sections of the state where the elements could still take their toll over the coming months. If any type of weather phenomenon… read more
California Sued By Missouri Attorney General Over Hen Safety Law
A California law meant to protect animals from inhumane conditions and humans from coming into contact with Salmonella has drawn the ire of other states that believe lawmakers have overstepped their bounds. The law in question is one that bans the sale of any eggs that come from hens that were kept in a space… read more
FDA Calls For Improvements To Food Transportation Standards
As a result of the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Food and Drug Administration has been rather busy over the last few years. That act paved the way for the FDA to take a more proactive approach to the way they deal with foodborne illness. While their role in the past has largely focused on… read more
Unhappiness With Mandatory Glove Rule Persists In California
Even though it’s been over a month now since a rule on mandatory glove usage in restaurants came into effect, complaints continue as chefs grapple with what they see as unnecessary restrictions. The Los Angeles Times explores the issue yet again in a new report. For those unfamiliar, a new law has been enacted that… read more
Ginger Snaps Sold In California Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen Risk
The threat of an undeclared allergen presence has led to the recall of Special Value Ginger Snap Cookies by Unified Grocers. 12 ounce versions of this product could contain eggs without the label relating as much. That’s because the packages for Ginger Snaps, which do not have eggs, could instead have cinnamon sugar cookies that… read more
C’Real Spirulina Recalled By Irwindale Company Over Allergen Risk
An instant cereal called C’Real Spirulina is being recalled by the Irwindale, California-based Gano Excel USA due to a potential undeclared allergen hazard posed. There is a chance that the products could contain soy or wheat without the labels outlining the presence of these ingredients. Thus, anyone who is allergic to those substances could sustain… read more