Tuesday, June 11, 2013
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is confirming that it will implement routine verification testing for six Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), in addition to E. coli O157:H7, in raw beef manufacturing trimmings beginning June 4, 2012.
Source: Federal Register. “Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Certain Raw Beef Products”. 77 FR 31975, May 31, 2012.
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/05/31/2012-13283/shiga-toxin-producing-escherichia-coli-in-certain-raw-beef-products
Source: Federal Register. “Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Certain Raw Beef Products”. 77 FR 31975, May 31, 2012.
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/05/31/2012-13283/shiga-toxin-producing-escherichia-coli-in-certain-raw-beef-products
Monday, June 10, 2013
Margaret Hamburg, a FDA commissioner, said "About 15 percent of our food is imported, and in some categories that percentage is much higher. For example, half of our fruits and a fifth of our vegetables come from abroad."
Source: Margaret Hamburg, M.D. “Basing Food Safety Standards on Science and Prevention Posted on January 8, 2013 by FDA Voice. http://blogs.fda.gov/fdavoice/index.php/2013/01/basing-food-safety-standards-on-science-and-prevention/
Source: Margaret Hamburg, M.D. “Basing Food Safety Standards on Science and Prevention Posted on January 8, 2013 by FDA Voice. http://blogs.fda.gov/fdavoice/index.php/2013/01/basing-food-safety-standards-on-science-and-prevention/
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