Join Our Community

Take advantage of our member benefits when you sign up | log-in
NewsOK member benefits
Web Search powered by YAHOO!

Published: September 23, 2008
China: 'Out of control' dairy system led to abuse
Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) -- China 's agriculture minister acknowledged Tuesday that the country's milk-gathering system was "out of control" and led to abuses that put contaminated dairy products in stores across Asia , sickening some 54,000 babies and killing four.

At least nine countries banned imports of Chinese dairy products, and the World Health Organization warned of possible smuggling of melamine-tainted infan...

You have selected to view an article that is older than 60 days. Get access to all our historical content by purchasing a pass to The Oklahoman. Select the option that works best for you.

Archive Subscription types & rates
One-year subscription $248.00 One-month subscription $33.00
  Six-month subscription $140.00   One-day pass $8.95
  Three-month subscription $78.00   This article $1.49

               


You may also select articles from the results below.

Go to the global NewsOK search


By Person

By Business

By Location

By Author

By Topic

Your subscription would also include these articles & complete access to historical articles back to 1981
Hogs in six states quarantined after eating tainted food
Pigs in the pokey
Contamination incidents cause food safety concerns
BY ANDREW BRIDGES

...protein and rice bran. Pet food companies have recalled more than 100 brands of cat and dog food since the first reports of...vegetable proteins used to make pet foods. The chemical possibly was...ingredients to firms that make food for humans or for animals used...congressional hearing on food safety Tuesday, Rep. Joe Barton...

 Article | Apr 25, 2007
With focus on food safety, Obama picks agency chief
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — The nation’s food safety system is a "hazard to public health...advisory group to coordinate food safety laws and recommend how to update...agencies are responsible for food safety, making it difficult to share information...

 Article | Mar 15, 2009
New national food safety Web site announced
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

...rolling out a new Web site designed to streamline food safety information for consumers. Health and Human Services...during the Consumer Federation of America's food policy conference. The site will put food-related information from all federal agencies...

 Article | Sep 9, 2009
PROMISES, PROMISES

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration conducted...about half the state food safety audits it promised in the...contract with the FDA to perform safety checks. The agency turned...that period. "The FDA food safety program is a major turnaround...

 Article | May 21, 2009
In brief: Food safety laws urged

OUTBREAK Food safety laws urged Lawmakers vowed Wednesday to press for stronger food safety laws and more money for inspections as the list of recalled peanut...

 Article | Feb 5, 2009
Bill may jeopardize Tulsa County food safety program
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

...contamination of ready-to-eat foods," said state epidemiologist...restaurant employees to get food handling permits. Among other...teach proper temperatures for foods and stress the importance of...also was required to complete a food safety class, state health officials...

 Article | Jan 25, 2009
President Barack Obama promises review of FDA
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

...wants the nation’s food safety agency to keep children safe from contaminated foods such as the salmonella...wants to review how the Food and Drug Administration...salmonella outbreak, federal food safety inspectors had not been...

 Article | Feb 3, 2009
Food safety fixes sought

Tony the Tiger’s boss says a food safety overhaul would be Gr-r-reat! The Kellogg Co.’s top official is urging lawmakers to revamp the nation’s food safety system. The world’s biggest cereal maker — its brands...

 Article | Mar 19, 2009
China’s food safety still an issue at U.N.
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

...public trust badly shaken by a spate of food safety scandals, including tainted formula...including more funding and training for food inspectors, in a 30-page paper...is to review its draft law on food safety. The paper follows a scandal over...

 Article | Oct 23, 2008
Food Safety May Stall Farm Bill
BY MARY CLARE JALONICK

Safety of the nation's food supply has become a point of contention...inspection to address concerns of food safety advocates. "The provision will allow...Richard Durbin, D-Ill., also wants food safety to be a focus of the farm bill. He...

 Article | Oct 2, 2007

CONTACT US



PHOTOS
Upload your photos to NewsOK and share them with the world.


VIDEO
Upload your videos to NewsOK and share them with the world.


STORIES
Share your story idea with The Oklahoman.