Georgia Food Industry Association

Karen Handel announces for U.S. Senate

mmccord — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:56:26 +0000

Former secretary of state Karen Handel, who lost the 2010 GOP runoff for governor, just announced her candidacy in the 2014 race for Senate.

http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/may/17/karen-handel-announces-us-senate/

State Rep. Brooks indicted by federal grand jury

mmccord — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:55:25 +0000

By Aaron Gould Sheinin and Bill Rankin

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

State Rep. Tyrone Brooks Sr., D-Atlanta, was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury for allegedly misappropriating almost $1 million in charitable funds, the U.S. Attorney’s office said.

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/breaking-news/state-rep-brooks-indicted-by-federal-grand-jury/nXsyM/

Food-Stamp Use Rises From Year Ago.

mmccord — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:48:50 +0000

Food-stamp use rose 2.7% in the U.S. in February from a year earlier, with 15% of the U.S. population receiving benefits. (See an interactive map with data on use since 1990.)

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2013/05/10/some-47-6-million-received-food-stamps-in-february/

34 Georgia employers join pledge to hire Veterans

mmccord — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:19:30 +0000

Chip Rogers, Executive Director of the Georgia Works Initiative at GPB, and former Georgia General Assembly Representative and Senator announced Friday evening through Twitter that 34 Georgia employers have joined a pledge to hire Veterans.

http://www.examiner.com/article/34-georgia-employers-join-pledge-to-hire-veterans

Krinos Foods, LLC. is Expanding its April 28, 2013 Recall to Include Additional Expiration Dates Jan 01-2014 to Jun 08-2014 of Tahini Products Because of Possible Health Risk

mmccord — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:18:04 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2013 – Krinos Foods, LLC. of Long Island City, New York is voluntarily recalling its TAHINI sesame paste, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm351630.htm?source=govdelivery

Georgia number two for identity theft

mmccord — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:14:34 +0000

Be careful out there. According to data from the Federal Trade Commission’s 2012 Consumer Sentinel Network Report, Georgia is second only to Florida in identity theft complaints.

http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2013/may/12/georgia-number-two-for-identity-theft/

Dairy Fresh Conducts Voluntary Recall of IGA® Brand “Vanilla & Chocolate” 1.75 Quart Ice Cream Because Package May Contain Undeclared Allergens (Almonds, Coconut, Soy)

mmccord — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:13:32 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2013 – Dairy Fresh is voluntarily recalling a specific batch of IGA Brand “Vanilla & Chocolate” Ice Cream (1.75 quart, 1.66L) with the plant code “3783” and a SELL BY date of 08-13-13 because it incorrectly contains Heavenly Hash ice cream, which contains almonds, coconut, and soy, which are allergens not declared on the carton. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds, coconut, or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The company is aware of one consumer who experienced an allergic reaction after consuming the product manufactured with the “SELL BY” date of 08-13-13. The company is not aware of any other complaint or illness to date related to this issue.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm351589.htm?source=govdelivery

Kasim Reed rules out a 2016 run for U.S. Senate

mmccord — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:40:04 +0000

Another Democratic shoe just dropped.

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. John Barrow announced that he would pass on a 2014 race for U.S. Senate.

This morning, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed did likewise – ruling himself out as a candidate in the 2016 Senate contest. Reed was on the WGAU (1340AM) morning talk show hosted by Martha Zoller and Tim Bryant. Listen to the entire interview here.

http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/may/09/kasim-reed-rules-out-2016-run-us-senate/

Dairy Fresh Conducts Voluntary Recall of IGA® Brand “Vanilla & Chocolate” 1.75 Quart Ice Cream Because Package May Contain Undeclared Allergens (Almonds, Coconut, Soy)

mmccord — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:34:59 +0000

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm351589.htm?source=govdelivery

Pure Herbs Ltd. Issues Allergy Recall Alert on Undeclared Allergens (Milk and Soy) in Protein Extract

mmccord — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:33:27 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 6, 2013 – Today, Pure Herbs Ltd., Sterling Heights, MI is voluntarily recalling the 4oz and 1oz bottles of Protein Extract because they contain undeclared allergens – milk and soy. This labeling error was discovered during a routine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection when a review of the ingredients found that milk and soy allergen ingredients were not listed on our main label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. There have been no illnesses reported to date in connection with this product. This product is a food safety concern only for people who are allergic to milk or soy. Customers with an allergy or sensitivity to milk or soy should not consume this product.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm351443.htm?source=govdelivery