MD Harvest Improves, But Guilt-Free Crab Still Elusive

August 19, 2015 Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun

Angus Phillips, the former Washington Post outdoors editor reported respectable catches in Annapolis-area waters. "Crabbing has finally picked up," he says. "It's not great, but it's certainly decent, better than the last two years by a lot."

MSC Piloting Innovative Seafood Traceability Tool

August 19, 2015 Marine Stewardship Council

The MSC is exploring new ways of providing additional protection from seafood fraud in its supply chain. Over the past two years we have been piloting a new traceability tool, the MSC Online Transaction Solution (MOTS), and are seeking feedback to shape its continued development.

CFIA: Oysters From BC Coastal Waters May Be Unsafe For Raw Consumption

Industry is recalling oysters harvested from BC coastal waters on or before August 18, 2015 and intended for raw consumption from the marketplace due to possible Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels and restaurants should not sell or use the recalled product described below.

International Agency For Research On Cancer Evaluates Red & Processed Meat – Backgrounder

The potential relationship between red meat consumption and cancer risk continues to be a controversial topic debated in the scientific community, among authoritative bodies, and via social and traditional media channels. In November 2014, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced it will be evaluating red and processed meat with regard to carcinogenicity. A working group of international cancer research experts are currently reviewing the available evidence regarding any associations between red and processed meat consumption and the risk of developing various types of cancer. In October 2015, this group will convene for an eight-day meeting to come to a collective decision on the potential carcinogenicity of red and processed meat.

Celebrity Chef Teams Up With National Pork Board To Host 'DJ Grill Crashers' In Dallas

August 19, 2015 National Pork Board

– The National Pork Board (NPB) continues its summer mission to bring the unexpected flavor of pork to grills across America by crashing BBQ celebrations and encouraging grillers to up their game with lean, heart-healthy pork cuts. To bring sizzle to BBQs in Dallas, celebrity chef Tiffany Derry teamed up with the National Pork Board for its ongoing African American consumer campaign, "DJ Grill Crashers," surprising a lucky winner and 35 of her closet friends with the ultimate pork flavor takeover.