Seafood Testing Program To End Next Year
The Department of Agriculture will ask lawmakers to approve the use of the final $1.5 million from BP to continue a seafood testing program through October of next year. …
Month: October 2012
Seafood Mislabeling Unacceptable FDA Is Told
Add another powerful political voice urging the Food and Drug Administration to better combat rampant seafood mislabeling in restaurants and stores. This time, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer of California has written a strongly worded letter to FDA commissioner Margaret Hamburg asking her to better deal with alarmingly high incidences of seafood fraud. Other politicians, including U.S. Representative Ed Markey of Massachusetts who has co-authored a sweeping bill to stop mislabeling, have made similar pleas to the agency.
Publix Issues Voluntary Recall For Publix Premium Frozen Tempura Shrimp
Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for 11oz Publix Premium Frozen Tempura Shrimp. The dipping sauce packet included with the product contains soy that is not declared on the packaging. Publix discovered this during internal product evaluations. …
Sixth Record Sales Year For Certified Angus Beef
Amid U.S. cattle and beef supplies curtailed by economics and drought, Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) reported record sales of its signature brand for a sixth consecutive fiscal year that ended September 30. …
Farm To School Month Boasts Explore Beef Theme Day
The beef checkoff is partnering with the Farm to School Network for Farm to School Month, and the “Explore Beef” theme day is October 30. …
