2005 Food & Nutrition FDA Press Releases & Fact Sheets

 2005 FDA Talk Papers:

• August 26, 2005 FDA Notifies Processors of Recall of Fancy Whole Basil Due to Possible Health Risk
• July 1, 2005 FDA Issues Nationwide Alert for "Liqiang 4" Due to Potential Health Risk
• May 18, 2004 FDA Issues Nationwide Alert on Recalled Ghandour and Ziyad Brands of Tahini That May Remain On the Market
• May 4, 2005 FDA Proposes In-Lid Labeling for Eggs
• April 15, 2005 FDA Extends Nationwide Alert on Mama's and King Salmon Brands of Smoked Salmon Products
• March 22, 2005 2004 FDA Accomplishments
• February 25, 2005 Illegal Dietary Supplements Seized
• January 5, 2005 Seizure of Food Products Due to Presence of Insect Infestation

Talk Paper Archives: 1995 - present and Other FDA Talk Papers

 2005 FDA & HHS Press Releases:

• December 23, 2005 FDA Issues Recall of Tropical Fruit Ackee Because of Possible Health Risks
• December 23, 2005 FDA Allows Barley Products to Claim Reduction in Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
• December 22, 2005 FDA Proposes New Guidance to Further Reduce Children's Risk From Lead Exposure in Certain Candy
• December 20, 2005 FDA to Require Food Manufacturers to List Food Allergens
• December 16, 2005 FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Drinking Raw Milk
• December 9, 2005 Gulf States, Feds Report on Seafood
• December 6, 2005 FDA Acts to Seize Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements
• November 10, 2005 FDA and FTC Issue Warning Letters to Marketers of Unapproved Alternative Hormone Therapies
• November 3, 2005 USDA and HHS Agencies Work Together to Examine the Jurisdiction of Certain Food Categories
• October 24, 2005 FDA Warns Companies To Stop Marketing Fruit Products With Unproven Disease Treatment and Prevention Claims
• October 4, 2005 FDA Proposes Additional "Mad Cow" Safeguards
• October 2, 2005 FDA Issues Nationwide Health Alert on Dole Pre-Packaged Salads
• September 28, 2005 DHHS and DHS Issue Bioterrorism Act Food Facilities Registration Final Rule
• September 26, 2005 2005 Food Code Updates Food Safety Guidelines
• September 6, 2005 FDA Amends Interim Final Rule "Use of Materials Derived from Cattle in Human Food and Cosmetics"
• August 30, 2005 FDA, USDA Report Results of BSE Investigation
• August 29, 2005 FDA Offers Valuable Food Safety Information for Hurricane Katrina Aftermath
• August 29, 2005 FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of Medline Brand of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash and Hygiene Kits Containing Mouthwash Because of Possible Health Risk
• August 12, 2005 FDA Notifies Consumers of Recall of Esh Foods Cream Cheese Spreads Due to Undeclared Allergens
• July 28, 2005 FDA-Recommended Seizure Carried Out by United States Marshals Under Court Order
• July 26, 2005 FDA Joins Other Feds, States, Private Industry to Protect Against Agroterrorism
• July 20, 2005 FDA Issues Safety Alert On Smoked Salmon, Skinless Sliced Sides Due To Possible Health Risk
• July 8, 2005 FDA Issues Nationwide Health Alert on Orchard Island Unpasteurized Orange Juice Products
• July 1, 2005 FDA Issues Nationwide Alert on Possible Health Risk Associated with Cold Stone Creamery "Cake Batter" Ice Cream
• June 30, 2005 FDA Issues Information for Consumers about Claims for Green Tea and Certain Cancers
• June 24, 2005 FDA/USDA Safety Measures Kept BSE-Positive Cow Out of Food Supply
• June 22, 2005 Statement from FDA on the Safety of Animal Cloning in the Food Supply
• June 3, 2005 FDA Works to Trace Source of Foodborne Illness in Florida
• May 17, 2005 USDA and HHS Propose to Modernize Principles for Food Standards of Identity
• April 8, 2005 FDA Issues Nationwide Alert on SeaSpecialties Brand "Mama's Smoked Nova Salmon" in 8 Ounce Vacuum Packed Bags Because of Possible Health Risk
• April 1, 2005 FDA Asking for Public Comment on Food Label Changes
• March 14, 2005 FDA Issues Health Advisory About Certain Soft Cheeses made from Raw Milk
• March 3, 2005 FDA Assesses New Report on Acrylamide
• February 7, 2005 FDA Proposes $1.9 Billion Budget to Expand Food Defense Effort, Increase Drug Safety and Medical Device Review
• January 12, 2005 New Dietary Guidelines Will Help Americans Make Better Food Choices, Live Healthier Lives

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

 2005 Congressional Testimony

• July 20, 2005 Statement by CFSAN Director before Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
• June 14, 2005 Statement by CFSAN Director to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
• May 17, 2005 Statement of CFSAN Director to House Committee on Government Reform Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce and Agency Organization
• March 17, 2005 Statement by Acting Commissioner to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

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

 2005 FDA Speeches

• November 30, 2005 Remarks by Deputy Commissioner for Medical and Scientific Affairs to Grocery Manufacturers of America Annual Meeting
• September 19, 2005 Remarks by FDA Commissioner to 28th Annual National Food Policy Conference
• August 8, 2005 Remarks by FDA Commissioner to 51st International Congress on Meat Science and Technology
• July 14, 2005 Remarks by Acting FDA Commissioner to FTC/DHHS Conference on Marketing, Self-Regulation and Childhood Obesity
• June 8, 2005 Remarks by Acting FDA Commissioner to Canada National Food Safety Summit
• May 11, 2005 Remarks by Acting FDA Commissioner to 2nd National Forum on Obesity Policy, Regulation, and Litigation
• May 20, 2005 Remarks by Acting FDA Commissioner to "Whole Grains & Health: A Global Summit"
• April 7, 2005 Remarks by Acting FDA Commissioner to Food and Drug Law Institute
• March 18, 2005 Remarks by Acting FDA Commissioner to 2005 Food Safety Summit

Speech Archives: 1999 - present and Other FDA Speeches

Other Government Sources of Food Safety Information

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