Northern California lettuce supplier Tanimura & Antle is voluntarily recalling romaine lettuce which may be contaminated with E. coli. The recalled lettuce was distributed to 19 states and Puerto Rico between August 2-19. The recall affects 2,095 cases of packaged romaine lettuce with a specific UPC code.
This document provides information on various agriculture-related events, organizations, and resources in California's Central Valley region. It highlights upcoming farmers markets, heat safety tips for outdoor workers, scholarships for students interested in agriculture careers, and recommends following social media accounts of local farms and agriculture organizations. The document also promotes a weekly radio show and TV program about agriculture in the Central Valley and thanks various organization for their support of local farmers.
The California Poppy: A Brief History of California's State FlowerStover Seed Company
Eschscholtzia californica, or, the California poppy is native to California but is found along the entire western coast of the United States. Stover Seed Company is the provider of california state flower. Visit website for more info.
This document summarizes 15 plant specimens collected for a neighborhood nature collection. It includes plants like pentas, palm leaves, hibiscus flowers, the endangered nene goose which is Hawaii's state bird, kumquats and cooking bananas grown in the author's yard, and specialty fruits like mango and lychee obtained locally. The last specimen described is peaberry coffee growing on a hillside in Kona town.
This document promotes a blues music festival called "Blues in Da Parish" and lists several blues bands and musicians scheduled to perform, including The Dana Abbot Band, Mike Darby & the House of Cards, Jonathon Long & Blues Revolution, Lil Red & Big Bad, 30x90 Blueswomen, Kenny Acosta, and the Chalmette High School Band. Contact information is provided through the Blues in Da Parish website and social media pages.
The newsletter summarizes upcoming events for alumnae of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Sigma Kappa sorority including a retreat in Golden Gate Park on May 8th, a senior day event on May 16th, and a career mixer on May 7th. It also introduces the new executive council and highlights the chapter's successes in recent philanthropic events.
At their first meeting, the team felt overwhelmed by the tremendous amount of information they had to sift through to determine where to start. The information was helpful but questionable in terms of accuracy. To avoid being influenced by biased material, the team decided it was important to discover their own views on Walmart firsthand.
1) Hamas mulai kehilangan citra idealnya setelah melakukan serangan terhadap Masjid Ibnu Taimiyah dan membunuh ratusan orang, termasuk Mujahidin internasional.
2) Serangan ini mengungkapkan bahwa Hamas tidak menerapkan syariat Islam meskipun mengklaim demikian, dan berkonflik dengan kelompok yang mendukung gerakan jihad global.
3) Propaganda Hamas untuk membenarkan tindakannya dinilai akan menghancurkan citra ideal Hamas
This document provides information on various agriculture-related events, organizations, and resources in California's Central Valley region. It highlights upcoming farmers markets, heat safety tips for outdoor workers, scholarships for students interested in agriculture careers, and recommends following social media accounts of local farms and agriculture organizations. The document also promotes a weekly radio show and TV program about agriculture in the Central Valley and thanks various organization for their support of local farmers.
The California Poppy: A Brief History of California's State FlowerStover Seed Company
Eschscholtzia californica, or, the California poppy is native to California but is found along the entire western coast of the United States. Stover Seed Company is the provider of california state flower. Visit website for more info.
This document summarizes 15 plant specimens collected for a neighborhood nature collection. It includes plants like pentas, palm leaves, hibiscus flowers, the endangered nene goose which is Hawaii's state bird, kumquats and cooking bananas grown in the author's yard, and specialty fruits like mango and lychee obtained locally. The last specimen described is peaberry coffee growing on a hillside in Kona town.
This document promotes a blues music festival called "Blues in Da Parish" and lists several blues bands and musicians scheduled to perform, including The Dana Abbot Band, Mike Darby & the House of Cards, Jonathon Long & Blues Revolution, Lil Red & Big Bad, 30x90 Blueswomen, Kenny Acosta, and the Chalmette High School Band. Contact information is provided through the Blues in Da Parish website and social media pages.
The newsletter summarizes upcoming events for alumnae of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Sigma Kappa sorority including a retreat in Golden Gate Park on May 8th, a senior day event on May 16th, and a career mixer on May 7th. It also introduces the new executive council and highlights the chapter's successes in recent philanthropic events.
At their first meeting, the team felt overwhelmed by the tremendous amount of information they had to sift through to determine where to start. The information was helpful but questionable in terms of accuracy. To avoid being influenced by biased material, the team decided it was important to discover their own views on Walmart firsthand.
1) Hamas mulai kehilangan citra idealnya setelah melakukan serangan terhadap Masjid Ibnu Taimiyah dan membunuh ratusan orang, termasuk Mujahidin internasional.
2) Serangan ini mengungkapkan bahwa Hamas tidak menerapkan syariat Islam meskipun mengklaim demikian, dan berkonflik dengan kelompok yang mendukung gerakan jihad global.
3) Propaganda Hamas untuk membenarkan tindakannya dinilai akan menghancurkan citra ideal Hamas
Monthly recap of recall and product safety news reported by various US government agencies. The publication also provides an update on the product recall and contamination insurance marketplace, including new markets and capacity, significant recall events, and legislative changes affecting the consumer products industry.
Think Globally Eat Locally Final Report 8-23-08 | American Farmland TrustAmerican Farmland Trust
Eating locally-grown food has become quite a phenomenon. It tastes better and it’s better for you, family farmers and the planet. This paper explores the plausibility of eating globally and locally in the San Francisco Foodshed.
The International Coffee Day was created by the International Coffee Association to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness of the challenges faced by coffee growers. It aims to establish an annual event to bring attention to issues like ensuring fair prices for small coffee farmers. Fair trade coffee aims to develop ethical trade relationships that guarantee fair pricing to producers who would otherwise lack access to fair markets. It focuses on social justice more than coffee quality.
This document provides an overview of organic sweet potato production in the United States. It discusses leading production areas, which are primarily in the Southeast and California. It also outlines markets for sweet potatoes, including processing into canned, frozen and baby food products as well as value-added items like chips and flour. Research on organic production is being conducted at universities like North Carolina State.
This document provides an overview of organic sweet potato production in the United States. It discusses leading production areas, which are primarily in the Southeast and California. It also outlines markets for sweet potatoes, including processing into canned, frozen and baby food products as well as value-added items like chips and flour. Research on organic production is being conducted at universities like North Carolina State.
Welcome to the November Edition of Crisis Management’s RecallRegister, Aon’s monthly recall and product safety newsletter. This publication provides a review of the month’s recalls as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). In addition
to recall announcements, RecallRegister provides an update on the product recall and
contamination insurance marketplace and environment. Each month, we highlight issues of
importance including new markets and capacity, significant recall events and changes in legislation affecting the consumer products industry.
This publication provides an overview of organic greenhouse tomato production. It discusses the importance of education, marketing research, and producing a consistently healthy crop. Maintaining optimal fertilization, moisture, and pest management can increase yields. Information includes organic management methods for major diseases and pests, organic fertilizer recommendations, and additional resources. The document emphasizes scheduling crops appropriately to hit niche winter markets when field tomatoes are not available.
This guide provides an overview of organic greenhouse tomato production. Key aspects discussed include the importance of education and marketing research, scheduling crops to hit premium price periods, and using soilless media or soil with organic amendments to avoid disease buildup. Maintaining rigorous pest management through sanitation, ventilation for humidity control, and using disease-resistant varieties are emphasized. Specific organic management methods are outlined for major diseases and pests affecting greenhouse tomatoes.
Considerations in Organic Apple ProductionGardening
This document summarizes considerations for organic apple production in the eastern and western United States. It finds that organic apple production faces greater challenges in the east due to higher pest pressures from diseases, insects and weeds supported by the climate. In the west, organic apple production has been more successful due to lower pest pressures and other advantages like centralized marketing. It describes key pests like the plum curculio that have hampered eastern organic production. It highlights particle film technology using products like Surround that show promise as a broad-spectrum pest management tool, providing control or suppression of major pests like the plum curculio. This represents an important development for making organic apple production more viable, especially in the east.
Welcome to the May Edition of Crisis Management’s RecallRegister, Aon’s monthly recall and product safety newsletter. This publication provides a review of the month’s recalls as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). In addition to recall announcements, RecallRegister provides an update on the product recall and contamination insurance marketplace and environment. Each month, we highlight issues of importance including new markets and capacity, significant recall events and changes in legislation affecting the consumer products industry.
The West Nile virus outbreak in Texas in 2012 was the most deadly in the nation. According to the Texas Department of Health Services, at least 552 people were infected and 21 died, compared to only 2 deaths in 2011. Texas led the US in both cases and deaths from West Nile virus that year.
Iray Nabatoff has been a full-time volunteer at the Community Center of St. Bernard in Louisiana since 2006, helping over 15,000 hurricane survivors. Though he initially intended to stay only a few weeks after Hurricane Katrina, Iray remains the unpaid executive director of the Center, which provides essential services to over 4,300 people annually.
A Pennsylvania mother is fighting for her autistic adult son's right to receive a heart transplant after he was denied due to his psychiatric issues and autism. She started an online petition that has gained over 250,000 signatures supporting her son receiving the life-saving surgery without his disabilities being the sole disqualifying factor. This case has sparked debate around equal access to medical care for those with developmental disabilities.
The Ohio State Board of Education has voted to delay the release of the 2011-2012 school report cards due to an ongoing investigation by the state auditor into inaccurate attendance data reported by several school districts, including Columbus, Toledo, and Lockland. The auditor is investigating whether these districts improperly removed low-performing students from attendance records to artificially improve their performance ratings. The federal government has approved a temporary delay in releasing the report cards until the investigation is complete.
The Ohio State Board of Education has voted to delay the release of the 2011-2012 school report cards due to an ongoing investigation by the state auditor into inaccurate attendance data reported by several school districts, including Columbus, Toledo, and Lockland. The auditor is investigating whether these districts improperly removed low-performing students from attendance records to artificially improve performance metrics. The report cards will be postponed until the auditor completes his investigation in the fall.
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has petitioned the EPA to suspend federal ethanol mandates due to an unprecedented drought impacting the South and Midwest. The mandates require 40% of US corn production to be used for ethanol, driving up feed costs for poultry farmers in Georgia by $1.4 million per day. Governor Deal argues this threatens the economic viability of livestock producers and filed the waiver request along with four other states. The EPA will collect public comments for 30 days before evaluating the petitions and reaching a decision within 90 days.
The Taylor Bridge wildfire in Washington state has burned over 23,000 acres since starting on Monday, damaging over 60 homes and forcing the evacuation of over 400 people. Two firefighters have been injured while battling the blaze. Nearly 900 firefighters are working to contain the fire, which is currently 33% contained. Hot and dry conditions are expected to increase fire activity and threaten more structures.
New York will provide $450,000 in grants to 3 organizations to help undocumented immigrants apply for deferred action status. The New York Immigration Coalition and Make the Road NY will each receive $150,000 to provide legal assistance and workshops. Legal Services NYC will also receive $150,000 to support a program assisting community college students. The funds will aid applicants for the federal program providing temporary relief from deportation.
A growing sinkhole in Assumption Parish, Louisiana has led to a mandatory evacuation order for approximately 150 homes due to fears of potential explosions or radiation. The sinkhole has bent a nearby gas pipeline, raising explosion risks. Officials have also ordered a relief well to be drilled to determine if a salt cavern breach caused the sinkhole.
The Florida Water and Land Legacy Campaign is proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate one-third of tax revenues from a documentary tax to environmental programs. If approved, it would provide over $5 billion for water and land conservation over 10 years without raising taxes. They are collecting voter signatures to place the amendment on the 2014 ballot.
Monthly recap of recall and product safety news reported by various US government agencies. The publication also provides an update on the product recall and contamination insurance marketplace, including new markets and capacity, significant recall events, and legislative changes affecting the consumer products industry.
Think Globally Eat Locally Final Report 8-23-08 | American Farmland TrustAmerican Farmland Trust
Eating locally-grown food has become quite a phenomenon. It tastes better and it’s better for you, family farmers and the planet. This paper explores the plausibility of eating globally and locally in the San Francisco Foodshed.
The International Coffee Day was created by the International Coffee Association to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness of the challenges faced by coffee growers. It aims to establish an annual event to bring attention to issues like ensuring fair prices for small coffee farmers. Fair trade coffee aims to develop ethical trade relationships that guarantee fair pricing to producers who would otherwise lack access to fair markets. It focuses on social justice more than coffee quality.
This document provides an overview of organic sweet potato production in the United States. It discusses leading production areas, which are primarily in the Southeast and California. It also outlines markets for sweet potatoes, including processing into canned, frozen and baby food products as well as value-added items like chips and flour. Research on organic production is being conducted at universities like North Carolina State.
This document provides an overview of organic sweet potato production in the United States. It discusses leading production areas, which are primarily in the Southeast and California. It also outlines markets for sweet potatoes, including processing into canned, frozen and baby food products as well as value-added items like chips and flour. Research on organic production is being conducted at universities like North Carolina State.
Welcome to the November Edition of Crisis Management’s RecallRegister, Aon’s monthly recall and product safety newsletter. This publication provides a review of the month’s recalls as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). In addition
to recall announcements, RecallRegister provides an update on the product recall and
contamination insurance marketplace and environment. Each month, we highlight issues of
importance including new markets and capacity, significant recall events and changes in legislation affecting the consumer products industry.
This publication provides an overview of organic greenhouse tomato production. It discusses the importance of education, marketing research, and producing a consistently healthy crop. Maintaining optimal fertilization, moisture, and pest management can increase yields. Information includes organic management methods for major diseases and pests, organic fertilizer recommendations, and additional resources. The document emphasizes scheduling crops appropriately to hit niche winter markets when field tomatoes are not available.
This guide provides an overview of organic greenhouse tomato production. Key aspects discussed include the importance of education and marketing research, scheduling crops to hit premium price periods, and using soilless media or soil with organic amendments to avoid disease buildup. Maintaining rigorous pest management through sanitation, ventilation for humidity control, and using disease-resistant varieties are emphasized. Specific organic management methods are outlined for major diseases and pests affecting greenhouse tomatoes.
Considerations in Organic Apple ProductionGardening
This document summarizes considerations for organic apple production in the eastern and western United States. It finds that organic apple production faces greater challenges in the east due to higher pest pressures from diseases, insects and weeds supported by the climate. In the west, organic apple production has been more successful due to lower pest pressures and other advantages like centralized marketing. It describes key pests like the plum curculio that have hampered eastern organic production. It highlights particle film technology using products like Surround that show promise as a broad-spectrum pest management tool, providing control or suppression of major pests like the plum curculio. This represents an important development for making organic apple production more viable, especially in the east.
Welcome to the May Edition of Crisis Management’s RecallRegister, Aon’s monthly recall and product safety newsletter. This publication provides a review of the month’s recalls as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). In addition to recall announcements, RecallRegister provides an update on the product recall and contamination insurance marketplace and environment. Each month, we highlight issues of importance including new markets and capacity, significant recall events and changes in legislation affecting the consumer products industry.
The West Nile virus outbreak in Texas in 2012 was the most deadly in the nation. According to the Texas Department of Health Services, at least 552 people were infected and 21 died, compared to only 2 deaths in 2011. Texas led the US in both cases and deaths from West Nile virus that year.
Iray Nabatoff has been a full-time volunteer at the Community Center of St. Bernard in Louisiana since 2006, helping over 15,000 hurricane survivors. Though he initially intended to stay only a few weeks after Hurricane Katrina, Iray remains the unpaid executive director of the Center, which provides essential services to over 4,300 people annually.
A Pennsylvania mother is fighting for her autistic adult son's right to receive a heart transplant after he was denied due to his psychiatric issues and autism. She started an online petition that has gained over 250,000 signatures supporting her son receiving the life-saving surgery without his disabilities being the sole disqualifying factor. This case has sparked debate around equal access to medical care for those with developmental disabilities.
The Ohio State Board of Education has voted to delay the release of the 2011-2012 school report cards due to an ongoing investigation by the state auditor into inaccurate attendance data reported by several school districts, including Columbus, Toledo, and Lockland. The auditor is investigating whether these districts improperly removed low-performing students from attendance records to artificially improve their performance ratings. The federal government has approved a temporary delay in releasing the report cards until the investigation is complete.
The Ohio State Board of Education has voted to delay the release of the 2011-2012 school report cards due to an ongoing investigation by the state auditor into inaccurate attendance data reported by several school districts, including Columbus, Toledo, and Lockland. The auditor is investigating whether these districts improperly removed low-performing students from attendance records to artificially improve performance metrics. The report cards will be postponed until the auditor completes his investigation in the fall.
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has petitioned the EPA to suspend federal ethanol mandates due to an unprecedented drought impacting the South and Midwest. The mandates require 40% of US corn production to be used for ethanol, driving up feed costs for poultry farmers in Georgia by $1.4 million per day. Governor Deal argues this threatens the economic viability of livestock producers and filed the waiver request along with four other states. The EPA will collect public comments for 30 days before evaluating the petitions and reaching a decision within 90 days.
The Taylor Bridge wildfire in Washington state has burned over 23,000 acres since starting on Monday, damaging over 60 homes and forcing the evacuation of over 400 people. Two firefighters have been injured while battling the blaze. Nearly 900 firefighters are working to contain the fire, which is currently 33% contained. Hot and dry conditions are expected to increase fire activity and threaten more structures.
New York will provide $450,000 in grants to 3 organizations to help undocumented immigrants apply for deferred action status. The New York Immigration Coalition and Make the Road NY will each receive $150,000 to provide legal assistance and workshops. Legal Services NYC will also receive $150,000 to support a program assisting community college students. The funds will aid applicants for the federal program providing temporary relief from deportation.
A growing sinkhole in Assumption Parish, Louisiana has led to a mandatory evacuation order for approximately 150 homes due to fears of potential explosions or radiation. The sinkhole has bent a nearby gas pipeline, raising explosion risks. Officials have also ordered a relief well to be drilled to determine if a salt cavern breach caused the sinkhole.
The Florida Water and Land Legacy Campaign is proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate one-third of tax revenues from a documentary tax to environmental programs. If approved, it would provide over $5 billion for water and land conservation over 10 years without raising taxes. They are collecting voter signatures to place the amendment on the 2014 ballot.
1. E.coli contamination worries
lead to recall of
California-grown lettuce
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2. Summary: Northern California produce
supplier Tanimura & Antle is voluntarily
recalling romaine lettuce that may be
contaminated with E. coli. The lettuce has
been shipped to 19 states as well as Puerto
Rico and Canada.
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3. (August 21, 2012) – Fruits and vegetables are essential to a
healthy diet because they are an important source of vital
nutrients including vitamins, minerals and fiber. However, while
fresh produce was once thought to be relatively free of disease-
producing bacteria and other pathogens, serious foodborne
illnesses linked to fruits and vegetables have unfortunately
become more common.
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4. In recent years, health departments across the US have
tracked a number of outbreaks linked to Escherichia coli
(E. coli) and Salmonella on apples, lettuce, cantaloupe and
sprouts; Listeria monocytogenes on cabbage and
cantaloupe; Shigella on parsley and lettuce; and Cyclospora
on imported raspberries.
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5. And most recently Salinas-based produce grower Tanimura
& Antle has issued a voluntary recall of romaine lettuce
because of fears about possible E. coli contamination. The
recall is limited to a single lot of the company's Field Fresh
Wrapped Single Head Romaine which is packed in a plastic
bag with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9.
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6. This lettuce was made available to retail stores beginning
August 2 and it may be have a “best by” date of Aug. 19.
The lettuce is sold across California, at stores like Save Mart,
Whole Foods and Costco and it is available in 9-, 9.25-, 10-,
10.25- and 16-ounce bags under the labels Ready Pac,
Trader Joe's, Safeway and Dining in Classic.
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7. Tanimura & Antle said some 2,095 cases of lettuce were
potentially affected by the recall, which being conducted in
consultation with US Food and Drug Administration. The
decision to issue the recall is based on findings following
testing of a random sample by the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency.
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8. Of these 2,095 cases of lettuce, 1,969 cases were shipped to
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Georgia, Kansas,
Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington as well as Puerto
Rico.
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9. While far there have been no reported illnesses associated
with consumption of this romaine lettuce in any of these
states, it is very important that consumers check any
romaine lettuce purchased on or after August 2 for the UPC
number 0-27918-20314-9 and discard any items with this
number, or return it to the place of purchase.
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10. More information about the possible causes of E. coli contamination
in lettuce and other produce, as well as steps consumers can take to
protect themselves from becoming ill from tainted fruits and
vegetables can be found at
http://www.foodsafety.gov/poisoning/causes/bacteriaviruses/ecoli/
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11. In addition to the government's Food Safety site, a number of other
websites are helping raise awareness about Tanimura & Antle's voluntary
recall of its romaine lettuce. Among these is
http://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Proud-to-Call-It-
Home/42179502120648 , a Facebook fanpage that offers an online
community where people can share their thoughts and comments about
the latest California news and events.
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12. "We feel it is very important to get the news out about the
possible dangers consumers face from E.coli-contaminated
produce," notes page administrator S.S. Ober-Lehn. "And
Facebook's international appeal makes the California Proud
to Call It Home fanpage a natural place for anyone who is
concerned about this situation to come together to discuss
the recall and help spread awareness about it."
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13. To find out more about current news and events
in California, please visit
http://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Proud-to-Call-It-
Home/42179502120648
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