Wal-Mart agrees to pay Mass. $3M to settle claims it shortchanged workers on meal breaksSeptember 24th, 2009 Wal-Mart to pay Mass. $3M to settle meals claimsBOSTON — The Massachusetts attorney general says Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $3 million to settle complaints that it didn't give some employees proper meal breaks.
GAO report: Agriculture Department failed to tell schools about recalls of suspect foodSeptember 22nd, 2009 GAO: Feds failed to tell schools of suspect foodWASHINGTON — Federal authorities failed to tell schools about recalls of potentially tainted peanut products and canned vegetables, and cafeterias may have unknowingly served them to children, the Government Accountability Office reported Tuesday. A GAO investigation found the Agriculture Department didn't always make sure states and schools were notified promptly about recalled food distributed through the federal school lunch and breakfast programs, which serve 30 million students.
Grocer Kroger recalls store brand 'Super Kids' bread because of milk concernAugust 21st, 2009 Kroger recalls 'Super Kids' breadCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. grocery chain is recalling a store-brand bread because it could contain milk ingredients not listed on the label.
Officials say at least 28 sick from recalled ground beef from Calif companyAugust 8th, 2009 Officials: 28 sick from Calif. beef in 3 statesSAN FRANCISCO — Health officials in three Western states said Friday at least 28 people have reported illnesses tied to recalled ground beef that may be tainted with salmonella.
House passes far-reaching food safety bill to require more oversight of food manufacturersJuly 31st, 2009 House passes far-reaching food safety billWASHINGTON — The House has passed a far-reaching food safety bill requiring more government inspections and imposing new penalties on those who violate the law, reacting strongly to an outbreak of salmonella in peanuts that killed at least nine people. The legislation would require greater oversight of food manufacturers and give the Food and Drug Administration new authority to order recalls.
W.Va. Lottery player still on a roll, wins 9th prize of $7,000 with instant ticketJuly 11th, 2009 WVa Lottery player still on a roll, wins 9th prizeCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brenda Bailey is still on a roll.
W.Va. Lottery player wins 9th big lottery prize, this time $7,000 in the Gem 7s instant gameJuly 10th, 2009 W.Va. woman wins her 9th big lottery prizeCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brenda Bailey is still on a roll.
Company recalls Kowalke Organics alfalfa sprouts sold in Southern California storesJune 25th, 2009 Calif. company recalls alfalfa sprouts productsLOS ANGELES — A brand of packaged alfalfa sprouts has been pulled from store shelves in California because of possible salmonella contamination. The state public health department says the Kowalke (koh WAWL' kee) Organics sprouts were mostly distributed at Gelson's and Whole Foods grocery stores in Southern California.
India extends ban on Chinese milk productsJune 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The ban on milk and milk product imports from China, which was to have expired June 24, has been extended by another six months, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has said. "The central government hereby extends the prohibition on import of milk and milk products, including chocolates and chocolate products..., for a period of six months from 24 June, 2009, and until further orders," said a DGFT notification.
Product Recalls: Nirav Golden Raisins, clam chowder and corn chowderJune 12th, 2009 Recalls: raisins, clam chowder and corn chowderThe following recalls have been announced:
Indian Groceries & Spices Inc. is recalling Nirav Golden Raisins because they might contain sulfites not declared on the packaging.
Product Recalls: dark chocolate spread, smoked salmonJune 5th, 2009 Recalls: dark chocolate spread, smoked salmonThe following recalls have been announced:
Le Pain Quotidien is recalling a limited number of 14.15-ounce jars of Le Pain Quotidien's Noir Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread because it might contain milk not declared on the packaging. Those who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the product.
China closes 4,000 milk collection stations for failing to meet standardsJune 3rd, 2009 China closes 4,000 milk collection stationsBEIJING — China has shut down nearly 4,000 milk collection stations for failing to meet safety standards, nine months after tainted milk products were blamed for sickening hundreds of thousands of babies and killing six children, the official Xinhua News Agency said Wednesday. The closures come after the government inspected all of the country's 20,393 milk collection stations since last November, Song Kungang, director-general of the China Dairy Industry Association, said, according to Xinhua.
Product Recalls: Crouton productMay 2nd, 2009 Product Recalls: Crouton productThe following recall has been announced:
—Sugar Foods Corp. is recalling 531 cases of The Farmers Market Butter & Garlic crouton product because the croutons could contain undeclared milk allergens.
Product Recalls: chocolate chip cookiesApril 23rd, 2009 Product Recalls: chocolate chip cookiesThe following recall has been announced:
— Alternative Baking Co. Inc. is recalling several types of chocolate chip cookies with code dates of 015 through 036 because the chips appear to contain undeclared milk.
Chinese dairy company launches first line of products since tainted milk scandalApril 21st, 2009 Chinese dairy launches new milk powder productsBEIJING — The Chinese dairy that bought the company at the heart of a tainted milk scandal that sickened hundreds of thousands of children has launched a new line of milk powder products, state media reported Tuesday. The new products are manufactured by Hebei Sanyuan Foods Co.
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