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Food safety must be a high priority in every community due to the potentially devastating impact of food-borne illnesses. Local board members have a significant impact on the success of food safety programs within a community. With NALBOH’s assistance, board members have the ability to strengthen food safety programs by knowing why they are important, learning what makes a comprehensive and effective program, and fulfilling the board’s obligations to the program.

 

Click for the most current USDA Food Safety Recalls

 

In the News   NEW! USDA has adopted new food safety rules for poultry to reduce instances of salmonella and campylobacter.   NEW! U.S. food is still tainted with DDT, 38 years after it was banned.   Scientists have developed a two-in-one test for detecting E. coli in ground beef and other foods.   The FDA has provided information about hydrolyzed vegetable protein product recalls.   The FDA and USDA are collaborating on efforts to ensure produce safety and accepting public comment on practices.   1,240,000 pounds of salami were recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.   The FDA announced the new Deputy Commissioner for Foods.   California company recalls 390 tons of beef over concerns of E. coli contamination.   FDA sends warning letter to Tyson Foods for serious violations of food safety standards.   FDA announces it will change its policy regarding the harvest of Gulf Coast oysters.   Senate committee approves overhaul to the food safety system.   NY Senator Gillabrand introduces E. Coli Eradication Act.   Severe case of E. Coli demonstrates importance of food safety.

 

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Did You Know...

 

FDA releases the updated 2009 Food Code. The Food Code, which is updated every four years, serves as a model code and reference document for regulating the retail and food service segments of the food industry. The new updated code includes new recommendations on time and temperature control for leafy greens and undercooked protein on children’s menus.

Access the 2009 Food Code.

 

FDA releases draft guidances for handling certain produce
The FDA published three draft guidances designed to help people across the supply chain minimize or eliminate microbial contamination in tomatoes, leafy greens, and melons. Click to access the guidances.

 

 

Website Will Serve as Hub for Food Safety Information
The White House Food Safety Working Group, led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, has launched a website that will provide information about food safety, document the working group’s progress, and provide a place to share ideas about strengthening the food safety system.  Click to view the website.

 

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Mark Your Calendars!     

 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEALTH EVENTS

 

August 5-7, 2010: National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH)

18th Annual Conference will be held in Omaha, NE. The conference theme is: "Journey to the Future: Facing Public Health Challenges Today for a Healthier Tomorrow". Visit the NALBOH Conference Pages.

 

For more information on Food Safety and related issues, contact Carrie Hribar.

 

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Page updated 6/15/2010.

 

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