Smooth (not Crunchy) Criminals? Posted by Tim at 01/30/09 12:51 PM

Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has called for a criminal investigation of Peanut Corporation of America. more

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Update from FDA teleconference Posted by Tim at 01/28/09 06:49 PM

Our intrepid scientist Michael Hansen reports on the FDA teleconference: more

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FDA Report on PCA Plant. Posted by Tim at 01/28/09 06:37 PM

...hint it's not good more

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Peanut Processor Knowingly Sold Tainted Products Posted by Tim at 01/28/09 11:35 AM

networkpeanutbutter.JPG "Jean Halloran, director of food safety for Consumers Union, said if the government was adequately protecting the food supply, the outbreak could have been minimized or even prevented, and lives could have been saved. Major reforms in inspections and regulations are past due." more

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Enough is Enough- Sick of bad peanut butter puns Posted by Tim at 01/27/09 06:32 PM

The numbers of the sick keep mounting—some 486 people at last count. Seven people are dead. From eating peanut butter! more

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Make The Call With Us Posted by Tim at 01/27/09 03:45 PM

I called my kids’ high school today more

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List of peanut butter-related recalls continues to grow Posted by Tim at 01/21/09 12:04 PM

Stating that its investigation into salmonella-tainted peanut butter and peanut paste is "very active and dynamic," the Food and Drug Administration over the weekend reported more recalls of foods that include peanut butter as an ingredient. The company associated with the source of the outbreak, Peanut Corporation of America, also broadened its recall both nationally and internationally. more

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PB & ... S? Salmonella outbreak traced to peanut butter Posted by Tim at 01/21/09 11:58 AM

After a months-long investigation, a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 400 people in 43 states has been linked to a type of peanut butter sold to institutions including schools, nursing homes, restaurants, and hospitals. more

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Guess Genes- No Label Required Posted by Tim at 01/16/09 05:14 PM

FDA will not require labeling of meat or fish from genetically engineered animals more

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