The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (Dallas County), Methodist Health Systems (Dallas) and Prairie View A&M University/Cooperative Extension Service (Dallas) are hosting Garden 2 Table II, an educational expo for the entire family and community scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2015 at Methodist Health Systems (Dallas), 1441 N. Beckley Avenue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This educational workshop series will focus on community based gardening in urban environments, food preparation of fresh produce and small animal production. Dallas County residents will receive research based information on Earth Kind® and WaterWise landscapes, food safety skills, and expand their knowledge on bees, goats and chickens in the city. In addition, the Kid’s Gardening Club House will host various activities for kids ages 5 to 13. Youth will learn about plants, animals, and an added attraction “Cooking for Kids”! To learn more about this program and other educational events hosted by Methodist Health Systems and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension go to http://dallas-tx.tamu.edu or call 214-904-3050.
Sowing Gardens, and Growing Kids Who Love Them
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RECALL
The recalled “Organic Steel Cut Oats & Chia with Flax And Rye Flakes” was distributed on a limited basis in Sam’s Club retail stores located in AK, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, NH, OH, PA and TX.
This recall affects 355,000 cans and is limited to the United States.
Thanks,
Julie Prouse, RS
Extension Assistant – FPM
UPDATE: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Infections Linked to Imported Cucumbers
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September is National Food Safety Education Month!
For more information about Food Safety Education Month or to view Julie’s Facebook page, copy and paste the following link.
www.facebook.com/foodprotectionmanagement
Julie Prouse, RS
Extension Assistant – FPM
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Nutrition and Food Science
Texas A&M University
2253 TAMU 118 Cater-Mattil
College Station, TX 77843-2253
979-458-2025
Fax 979-458-2080
Visual Audit of Food Safety Hazards Present in Homes in an Urban Environment
Research utilizing both survey and observational
techniques has found that consumers do not accurately
report their own food handling behaviors. The goal of this
study was to objectively observe conditions related to
food safety risks and sanitation in domestic kitchens in
an urban environment.
To view the complete article, please copy and paste or click on the link below:
http://www.foodprotection.org/files/food-protection-trends/jul-aug-15-borrusso.pdf
Julie Prouse, RS
Extension Assistant – FPM
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Nutrition and Food Science
Texas A&M University
2253 TAMU 118 Cater-Mattil
College Station, TX 77843-2253
979-458-2025
Fax 979-458-2080
www.facebook.com/foodprotectionmanagement
Recalls in Texas – Raw Macadamia Nuts and H-E-B Hamburger and Hotdog Buns and Hill Country Fare Hotdog Buns
Whole Foods Market Recalls Raw Macadamia Nuts for Possible Salmonella Risk
Recalled items were sold in Whole Foods Market stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, KS, LA, NM, NV, OK, TX, and UT.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm452997.htm
H-E-B Issues Voluntary Recall H-E-B Hamburger and Hotdog Buns and Hill Country Fare Hotdog Buns Recalled for Quality Issues. All Product on the Shelf as of Friday June 26th Is Not Included.
Thanks.
Julie
Julie Prouse, RS
Extension Assistant – FPM
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Nutrition and Food Science
Texas A&M University
2253 TAMU 118 Cater-Mattil
College Station, TX 77843-2253
979-458-2025
Fax 979-458-2080
Cyclospora Outbreak
http://www.austintexas.gov/news/cyclospora-outbreak
The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department is investigating an outbreak of cyclospora, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. As of today, the department has 15 confirmed and probable cases and 11 new cases that are currently under investigation. Within the past week, 42 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Cyclospora is spread by people ingesting something – such as food or water – that was contaminated with feces (stool). Cyclospora needs time (days to weeks) after being passed in a bowel movement to become infectious for another person. Therefore, it is unlikely that Cyclospora is passed directly from one person to another.
Thanks.
Julie
Julie Prouse, RS
Extension Assistant – FPM
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Nutrition and Food Science
Texas A&M University
2253 TAMU 118 Cater-Mattil
College Station, TX 77843-2253
979-458-2025
Fax 979-458-2080
Big Easy Foods Louisiana Cuisine, Inc. Recalls Poultry Product Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen -Distributed in Texas
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2015 – Big Easy Foods Louisiana Cuisine, Inc., a Lake Charles, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 93,006 pounds of both raw and cooked stuffed chicken product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.
The products were shipped to retail outlets in Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Arizona, Florida, and Tennessee.
Julie Prouse, RS
Extension Assistant – FPM
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Nutrition and Food Science
Texas A&M University
2253 TAMU 118 Cater-Mattil
College Station, TX 77843-2253
979-458-2025
Fax 979-458-2080
www.facebook.com/foodprotectionmanagement
What You Should Know Before Restricting Food Groups
Thinking of cutting out meats, dairy or gluten? Talk to your doctor first. And for more information, copy and paste the link below into your browser.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/05/26/what-you-should-know-before-restricting-food-groups