Chinese Fish Ban / Veggie Snack Pulled From Shelves

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FDA Refuses 5 Species Of Chinese Fish Farm-Raised Seafood Contains Antibiotics

Updated: 2:02 pm CDT June 28, 2007

Federal health officials said Thursday they will detain imports of some Chinese farmed seafood until it is shown to be free of illegal antibiotics.

The Food and Drug Administration did not say that people should return or throw out food from China. It is mostly concerned about long-term exposure.

The FDA's tougher import controls apply to all farm-raised catfish, basa, shrimp, dace (related to carp), and eel from China.

The agency said it will hold the products at the border until the shipments are proven to be free of residues from drugs that are not approved in the United States in farm-raised aquatic animals.

There have been no reports of illness, an online news release said. But during sampling from October 2006 to May 2007, the unapproved substances were found repeatedly, though most often at the minimum levels of detection.

Some of the substances are also prohibited by China.

Beyond the fish, federal regulators have warned consumers in recent weeks about lead paint in toy trains, defective tires and toothpaste made with diethylene glycol, a toxic ingredient more commonly found in antifreeze. All the products were imported from China.

China, meanwhile, insisted Thursday that the safety of its products was "guaranteed," making a rare direct comment on spreading international fears over tainted and adulterated exports.

Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved.

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Veggie Booty Snack Food Recalled Popular Snack Pulled From Shelves Because Of Salmonella Concern

Posted: 9:07 pm CDT June 28, 2007
Updated: 9:26 pm CDT June 28, 2007

Washington -- A popular snack food is being recalled nationwide because of concerns about salmonella contamination.

All lots and sizes of Veggie Booty Snack Food are being recalled after a report of 51 cases of salmonella that may be associated with the product.

The maker of Veggie Booty, Robert's American Gourmet, said it issued the recall after the Food and Drug Administration contacted the company about illnesses in 17 states.

Company officials said none of the products have tested positive for salmonella, but that they're recalling them anyway as a precaution.

Veggie Booty Snack Food is sold in supermarkets, health food stores, online and in vending machines across the country and in Canada.

Robert's American Gourmet said consumers who have the product in their home should discard it.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

[catlover79]

Yet another food product recalled...pretty soon we won't be able to eat ANYTHING!

[Penny Lane]

Maybe I'm paranoid but is all this tainted stuff coming in from Red China their act of terrorism? Are they trying to kill us?

[Chelsea]

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

Maybe I'm paranoid but is all this tainted stuff coming in from Red China their act of terrorism? Are they trying to kill us?

That might be going a wee bit overboard, but after all these products in succession, I definitely think it might be a good idea to at least temporarily impose restrictions on imports from China, and further evaluate whether importing from the country is a good idea.