News & Features
News
Highlights of recent food safety news from Federal agencies.
- For the latest recalls and alerts, see Food Recalls and Alerts.
- For other food safety news and events from Federal agencies, see Roadmap to News.
FDA Seeks Court Order Against Michigan Dairy (08/31/2010)
Government alleges cattle sold for human consumption contained illegal drug residues
FDA Inspectional Observations on the Egg Recall
- Quality Egg LLC (Wright County Egg) (08/30/2010)
- Hillandale Farms (08/26/2010)
Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak in Shell Eggs (08/30/2010)
CDC Investigation Announcement: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Associated with Shell Eggs (08/27/2010)
Includes chart showing the increase of infections starting in May 2010.
Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak in Shell Eggs (08/26/2010)
Includes questions and answers on the recall and outbreak
Put Food Safety on the Back-to-School Agenda (08/25/2010)
Teach kids the importance of food safety and how to protect themselves from foodborne illness.
Seafood Safety: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Update (08/23/2010)
Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill: Federal Fisheries Closure and Other Information (updated daily)
Updates are posted daily by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Events
Food Safety Discovery Zone: Event Calendar (USDA)
The Discovery Zone will be traveling to state fairs, public events, supermarkets, and schools around the country.
Recent Features
Food Safety at Fairs & Festivals
Steps you can take to protect you and your family
August 2, 2010
Bottled Water: Keep It Safe
Learn about sources, treatments, more
July 26, 2010
