2006 Food & Nutrition FDA Press Releases

 2006 FDA & HHS Press Releases:

• December 20, 2006 FDA Reminds Consumers to Practice Egg Safety this Holiday Season
• December 14, 2006 Update: E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak at Taco Bell Restaurants Likely Over - FDA Traceback Investigation Continues
• December 13, 2006 Update: FDA Narrows Investigation of E. Coli O157:H7 Outbreak at Taco Bell Restaurants
• December 12, 2006 Update: FDA Continues Investigation of E. coli O157:H7 Cases Associated with Taco Bell Restaurants
• December 12, 2006 FDA Investigating Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Oysters
• December 8, 2006 Update: FDA Investigates E. Coli O157 Cases Associated with Taco Bell Restaurants
• December 7, 2006 FDA Investigating E. Coli O157 Infections Associated with Taco Bell Restaurants in Northeast
• November 14, 2006 HHS and FDA Announce New Tools to Help Consumers use the Nutrition Facts Label
• November 6, 2006 FDA Seeks Injunction of Seafood Processor
• November 3, 2006 FDA Notifies Consumers that Tomatoes in Restaurants Linked to Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak
• November 2, 2006 FDA Issues Advice to Consumers to Reduce Risk of Foodborne Illness from Fresh Produce
• October 19, 2006 FTC and FDA Act Against Internet Vendors of Fraudulent Diabetes Cures and Treatments
• October 12, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Positive Test Results
• October 9, 2006 FDA Statement on Nunes Lettuce Recall
• October 6, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Friday, October 6, 2006
• October 5, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Thursday, October 5, 2006
• October 4, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Wednesday, October 4, 2006
• September 29, 2006 FDA Warns Consumers Not to Drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice Due to Botulism
• September 29, 2006 FDA Announces Findings From Investigation of Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach (also available in Spanish)
• September 26, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
• September 25, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Monday, September 25, 2006
• September 24, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Sunday, September 24, 2006
• September 23, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Saturday, September 23, 2006 (also available in Spanish)
• September 22, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Friday, September 22, 2006
• September 21, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Thursday, September 21, 2006
• September 20, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Wednesday, September 20, 2006
• September 19, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Tuesday, September 19, 2006
• September 18, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Monday, September 18, 2006
• September 17, 2006 FDA Consumer Advisory on Refrigeration of Carrot Juice; Three Cases of Botulism Possibly Caused by Improper Refrigeration
• September 17, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Sunday, September 17, 2006
• September 16, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach; Update: Saturday, September 16, 2006
• September 15, 2006 FDA Statement on Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach
• September 14, 2006 FDA Warning on Serious Foodborne E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak; One Death and Multiple Hospitalizations in Several States
• September 6, 2006 FDA Asks U.S. Marshals to Seize Dietary Supplements
• September 1, 2006 FDA Warns Consumers of Potential Food Safety Risks During Storm-Related Power Outages and Flooding
• August 21, 2006 FDA Statement on Tenth Circuit's Ruling to Uphold FDA Decision Banning Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids
• August 11, 2006 FDA Updates Consumer Advisory to Avoid Certain Raw Shellfish from the Pacific Northwest
• July 31, 2006 Consumers Advised To Avoid Raw Oysters From the Pacific Northwest
• July 12, 2006 FDA Warns Consumers About Dangerous Ingredients in "Dietary Supplements" Promoted for Sexual Enhancement
• June 30, 2006 FDA Commemorates a Century of Protecting and Promoting Public Health
• June 26, 2006 FDA Statement on Canadian Rule to Control BSE Risks
• June 6, 2006 FDA/EPA Advisory on Seafood Consumption Still Current
• June 2, 2006 FDA Receives Keystone Forum Report on Away-From-Home Foods
• May 19, 2006 FDA Finalizes Health Claim Associating Consumption of Barley Products with Reduction of Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
• May 8, 2006 FDA Statement on European Aspartame Study
• April 7, 2006 Improperly Refrigerated Crab Meat Seized
• March 29, 2006 FDA's Accomplishments in 2005
• March 15, 2006 Secretary Leavitt Applauds Nomination of New FDA Chief
• March 13, 2006 FDA Joins Investigation of Latest BSE Case
• March 9, 2006 FDA Warns Manufacturers About Illegal Steroid Products Sold as Dietary Supplements
• March 1, 2006 FDA Issues Draft Guidance for the Safe Production of Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables
• February 28, 2006 Model Food Emergency Response Plan
• February 24, 2006 FDA Requests Seizure of More Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids
• February 22, 2006 FDA Informs Public of Nationwide Infant Formula Recall
• February 17, 2006 U.S. Marshals Seize Food Items from DC Company
• February 15, 2006 FDA Provides Guidance on "Whole Grain" for Manufacturers
• February 6, 2006 FDA's FY 2007 Budget Request Highlights Mission Priorities and Fiscal Responsibility
• January 26, 2006 Food and Drug Administration Seeks Injunction Against Pacific Shellfish, Inc.
• January 13, 2006 FDA Warns Consumers about Brazilian Diet Pills Found to Contain Active Drug Ingredients
• January 12, 2006 FDA Requests Seizure of More Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids
• January 4, 2006 The Food and Drug Administration Celebrates 100 Years of Service to the Nation

Press Release Archives: 1995 - present and Other FDA Press Releases

 2006 Congressional Testimony

• November 15, 2006 Remarks by Center Director before Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
• March 9, 2006 Remarks by Center Director before House Committee on Government Reform

Congressional Testimony Archives: 1996 - present and Other FDA Congressional Testimony

 2006 FDA Speeches

• March 9, 2006 Remarks by Acting FDA Commissioner to Food Safety World Conference and Expo

Speech Archives: 1999 - present and Other FDA Speeches

 Additional Archives

Talk Paper Archives: 1995 - 2005 and Other FDA Talk Papers
White House Statement Archives: 1997 - 2004

Other Government Sources of Food Safety Information

• www.FoodSafety.gov - News and Food Safety Alerts