Surveillance & Analysis on Botulism News & Outbreaks
Tim Darragh of The Morning Call ponders the federal government decision to allow irradiation of some fresh produce, but points out one problem with the policy. Go here for the complete column. Darragh writes:
Three years ago, the FDA sent a letter to lettuce growers, packers, processors and shippers noting its ”serious concern” about 19…
The Muskegon Chronicle today has a story about Michigan’s New Era Canning Company’s attempt to get back in business after botulism-related recalls forced its shut-down.
Family-owned since it began in 1910, New Era wants to resume production. Rick Ray, New Era’s president and chief executive officer, told the Chronicle the outlook for the company can…
The Connors Brothers Income Fund, based in Canada, was not ready to say last week if it would keep its Augusta, GA canning factory for Castleberry’s brands.
Botulism poisoning in its chili cause forced the plant to shut down a year ago. Since its been back up and running, Connors said its was “stable and…
Rebekah Denn writes a blog called Devouring sEATtle as part of her duties as a food writer at the Seattle Post Intelligencer. She is out today with Free canning class – no botulism allowed.
In addition to telling her readers about the canning class offered by the Washington State University Extension Service, Denn gives readers…
Joan Rivers, age 75, says everybody should have Botox, the wrinkle-free injection for maintaining a youthful appearance.
“Age has freed me to say whatever I want. Everyone should do Botox. Botulism is everywhere – in the air we breathe. I always say a little botulism never hurt anyone.”
Ms. Rivers probably has not met…
