Silva Sausage Co. Recalls Chicken Products Due To Undeclared Allergen

August 29, 2011 USDA FSIS

Silva Sausage Co., a Gilroy, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 28,782 pounds of chicken sausage products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain the undeclared allergen, cultured whey, an ingredient in the spice blend, which is not noted on the label.

FDA Requests Seizure Of Adulterated Seafood At California Company

August 29, 2011 FDA

At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals, yesterday, seized seafood products manufactured by the Meiko Food Co., South El Monte, Calif., because the products are adulterated.

Fish Farmers Post Tales On New Website

Nova Scotia fish farmers have put their heads together to come up with a novel way of enhancing public confidence in their industry. They've created Seafarmers.ca, a website that features stories about people who operate fish farms.

Shark Fin Ban Clears Key California Senate Committee

A bill to outlaw shark fin, the main ingredient in a traditional Chinese soup, now moves to the California Senate floor, where a vote is expected within the next few weeks.

Hass Avocado Board Launches Integrated Marketing Program For 2011 Fall Sports Season

August 29, 2011 Hass Avocado Board

To coincide with the 2011 fall sports season, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has launched an integrated marketing campaign to encourage consumption of fresh Hass avocados during this key time period. Themed Kick Off with Hass Avocados, HABs multi-pronged program includes a broad-reaching television campaign set to air throughout the college football season, a public relations campaign with Jay The Tailgate Guy DiEugenio, and an online program that will leverage HABs Sports.AvocadoCentral.com micro site and Facebook page.