2015 Record Year For FDA Refusals Of Shrimp Contaminated With Banned Antibiotics

January 6, 2016 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The agency reported refusing a total of 213 seafood entry lines last month.  Of these, only 3 (1.4%) were of shrimp entry lines refused for reasons related to banned antibiotics.

Gulf Of Maine Lobster Stock At An All-Time High

A recent lobster stock assessment shows the population of the state’s famous bottom-dwelling crustacean at record highs in the Gulf of Maine.

CFIA: Tasty Brand Shrimp Flavoured Ball Recalled Due To Undeclared Egg

TFI Foods Ltd. is recalling Tasty brand Shrimp Flavoured Ball from the marketplace because it may contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product described below.

Zak Otto Joins Wixon As Technical R&D Manager For Protein

January 6, 2016 Wixon

Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors and technologies for the food and beverage industry, has named Zak Otto as Technical R&D Manager for the company’s Protein Division.

Comeaux Recalls Pork Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

January 6, 2016 USDA FSIS

Comeaux’s Inc., a Breaux Bridge, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 14 pounds of pork products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.