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SafeFood© Management

2010-11-08T11:32:52Z

It is tough to run a foodservice business – whether it is a fundraising bake sale or a restaurant with many menu offerings. Most managers know correct food handling practices – but the challenge is making sure employees follow these. Just telling someone to do something once doesn’t mean it gets done that way every time.

Think about recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and food recalls. It usually comes back to a lapse in procedures. Emerging research indicates the manager does indeed influence the food safety culture within an organization. If you are a manager – think about your own actions. You ARE a Role Model! We have plenty of regulations – let’s look inward and focus on how employee performance is monitored.

California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

2011-02-05T10:03:34Z

American Food Service, a Pico Rivera, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,170 pounds of fresh ground beef patties and other bulk packages of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

FDA: Don’t Eat Certain Lots of Tiny Greens Brand Alfalfa Sprouts or Spicy Sprouts

2010-12-27T22:13:00Z

• The FDA is advising consumers not to eat Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts (which contain alfalfa sprouts mixed with radish and clover sprouts) from Tiny Greens Organic Farm of Urbana, Ill. The sprouts were distributed in 4 oz. and 5 lb. containers to various customers, including farmers’ markets, restaurants and groceries, in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and possibly other Midwestern states.

USDA CONSUMER ALERT: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency

2011-01-28T17:01:03Z

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing recommendations to help minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses in the wake of continuing winter weather events that can leave communities without power for extended periods.

USDA: Referee a Safe Super Bowl Party

2011-01-27T15:01:28Z

When it comes to the Super Bowl, defense matters. When it comes to planning a Super Bowl XLV party, a good defense against foodborne illness matters even more.

NuCal Foods Conducts Recall of Shell Eggs Supplied from Hillandale Farms of Iowa Because of Possible Health Risk

2010-08-24T13:26:00Z

RIPON, CALIFORNIA (August 20, 2010) -- The following statement was released by officials of NuCal Foods of Ripon, California regarding the voluntary recall of shell eggs supplied from Hillandale Farms of Iowa. NuCal Foods is voluntarily recalling specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by Hillandale Farms of Iowa and packaged by NuCal Foods because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Urgent Nationwide Egg Recall

2010-08-19T23:46:00Z

The current recall of eggs in their shells, or “shell eggs,” is part of an ongoing and intensive investigation by local, state, and federal officials into the cause of recent cases of Salmonella Enteritidis.

Milton's Baking Voluntarily Recalls 24 oz. Multi-Grain Bread in Three States For Undeclared Milk in Some Loaves

2010-08-20T22:07:00Z

Milton's Baking Company is voluntarily recalling Milton's Multi-Grain Bread which was distributed to locations in Northern and Central California, Arizona and Nevada. The company took the precautionary step because the loaves contain milk, an undeclared allergen, which may pose a potential serious and life-threatening health risk to milk-allergic individuals.

Moark, LLC, of Fontana, California, Recalls Shell Eggs Supplied From Hillandale Farms of Iowa Because of Possible Health Risk

2010-08-24T13:22:00Z

Moark, LLC, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of shell eggs produced by Hillandale Farms of Iowa and packaged by Moark, LLC, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Potentially affected eggs that were received by Moark total approximately 24,300 dozen. Moark repackaged the eggs for retail customers (under the brand names Albertsons, Yucaipa Valley, Farmer’s Gems and Mountain Dairy), as well as providing unbranded eggs to foodservice customers. The eggs were sold by Moark to retail and wholesale customers in Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada.

New York Firm Recalls Deli Meat Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

2010-08-24T02:00:40Z

Zemco Industries, a Buffalo, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 380,000 pounds of deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. These products were distributed to delicatessens where they were further processed into sandwiches.

USDA Announces Proposed Rule to Include "Donning and Doffing" As Part of Workday for Inspection Program Personnel

2010-08-09T18:02:36Z

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the meat, poultry products, and egg products regulations pertaining to the schedule of operations.

California Firm Recalls Frozen Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination

2010-08-06T08:00:44Z

Valley Meat Company, a Modesto, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately one million pounds of frozen ground beef patties and bulk ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

New Jersey Firm Recalls Canned Meatball Products Due To Undeclared Allergen

2010-08-04T03:02:29Z

Ugo. DiLullo & Sons, a Westville, N.J., establishment, is recalling approximately 147,667 pounds of canned meatball products because they contain an allergen, egg, which is not declared on the label.

FSIS Proposes Interstate Commerce Shipping Regulations for Small Plant Operations

2009-09-17T00:06:33Z

Note: FSIS is reissuing this news release to more accurately reflect the contents of the proposed rule. Inspection services will be from federally trained AND supervised State inspection personnel. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) tomorrow will publish proposed regulations to implement a new voluntary cooperative program under which select State-inspected establishments will be eligible to ship meat and poultry products in interstate commerce.

FSIS Proposes Interstate Commerce Shipping Regulations for Small Plant Operations

2009-09-15T19:05:15Z

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) tomorrow will publish proposed regulations to implement a new voluntary cooperative program under which select State-inspected establishments will be eligible to ship meat and poultry products in interstate commerce.

California Firm Recalls Beef and Bean Burritos for Possible Listeria Contamination

2009-09-12T02:04:24Z

Windsor Foods, a Riverside, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,268 pounds of beef and bean burrito products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

FSIS Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Use of the Voluntary Claim "Natural" in the Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products

2009-09-11T17:02:50Z

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced that it will solicit further public comment as the Agency seeks to define the conditions under which it would permit the voluntary claim "natural" to be used in the labeling of meat and poultry products.

Washington Firm Recalls Frozen Sausage Products Due To Undeclared Allergens

2009-09-12T02:04:23Z

Cascioppo Brothers Meats, Inc., a Seattle, Wash., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,000 pounds of frozen sausage products because they may contain undeclared allergens, milk and soy.

Michigan Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meal Kits For Possible Listeria Contamination

2009-09-02T03:03:27Z

Big Boy Food Group, a Warren, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 39,514 pounds of ready-to-eat meal kits that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Public Meeting To Address Agenda Items For the 3rd Session of the Codex Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance

2009-09-09T15:03:00Z

USDA and FDA today announced a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions that will be discussed at the 3rd Session of the Codex Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on antimicrobial resistance which will be held in Jeju, Republic of Korea, Oct. 12 - 16, 2009.