2007 Press Releases
Press Release 12/31/2007
Norovirus found in some Louisiana raw oysters Irvin warns consumers
Press Release 12/28/2007
GA Agriculture Dept. quarantines some pet stores for Psittacosis
Press Release 12/26/2007 #2
Whole Foods expands chocolate bar recall for possible allergens
Press Release 12/26/2007
GFS Fancy Blue Lake Cut Green Beans may
contain Botulism
Press Release 12/17/2007
Warning
Sindoor powder has high lead content
Press Release 12/14/2007 #3
Allergen Alert
Irvin warns of sulfites in dried kudzu
Press Release 12/14/2007 #2
Imported Mexican candy recalled due to elevated lead levels
Press Release 12/14/2007
Dried Turkish apricots recalled for sulfites
Press Release 12/13/2007
Allergen Alert/Undeclared Casein
Cedarlane Natural Foods recalls burritos
Press Release 12/12/2007
GA Dept. Agriculture waives health requirements for flying reindeer
Press Release 12/11/2007
Ginger Rice Thins Crackers recalled for undeclared milk ingredient
Press Release 12/10/2007 #2
Harry & David recalls cookie mixes for undeclared ingredients
Press Release 12/10/2007
Trader Joe’s Pinjur recalled due small pieces of
glass
Press Release 12/05/2007 #2
Soma Beverage Recalls Metromint Flavor Water
Press Release 12/05/2007
Allergen Alert
“Dried Lily Bulb” recalled due to undeclared sulfites
Press Release 12/04/2007
Help farmers, boost the local economy, buy Georgia Christmas trees
Press Release 11/30/2007 #2
Dr. Black appointed State Veterinarian
Press Release 11/30/2007
Two more cheeses recalled for possible Listeria
Press Release 11/26/2007 #2
Tenn. firm recalls cheese for possible Listeria contamination
Press Release 11/26/2007
Harry & David's Moose Munch® recalled for unlisted ingredients
Press Release 11/21/2007
Pie Crusts Recalled for Undeclared Ingredients
Press Release 11/16/2007
Texan frozen sausage products recalled for possible Listeria contamination
Press Release 11/14/2007
Dates set for fuel standards ethanol blend Town Hall Meetings in Atlanta & Tifton
Press Release 11/13/2007
Illinois company recalls flour tortillas
due to possible health risk
Press Release 11/09/2007
Kroger's Light Caesar Salad Dressing recalled for mislabeling
Press Release 11/05/2007 #2
GA Grown Food Show brings professionals to farmers
Press Release 11/05/2007
Penn. firm recalls ground beef products due to possible E. coli contamination
Press Release 11/02/2007
Irvin deletes dye from pet food proposal
Press Release 11/01/2007 #2
Ohio firm recalls frozen meat pizzas
Press Release 11/01/2007
Irvin announces town hall meetings about possible changes in fuel standards for ethanol blends
Press Release 10/31/2007
Hickory Barbecue Sauces Recalled Because of Unlisted Anchovies
Press Release 10/30/2007
Salmon and Crab Products Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Press Release 10/29/2007
GA Agriculture Dept. Finds Contaminated Salmon Dip
Press Release 10/26/2007
Georgia commercial catfish farmers may apply for disaster relief funds to recoup 2005-2007 feed cost
Press Release 10/17/2007 #2
Dixie Cup Funds Vet Treatment Area at GA Agriculture Equine Impound Facility
Press Release 10/17/2007
Remainder of Pike County equine to be sold Saturday at state auction
Press Release 10/16/2007
Sulfites not listed on the label prompt recall of Goldensmell brand Dried Fungus
Press Release 10/15/2007 #2
Some J&B Meats Corp. beef productsrecalled for possible E.coli 0157:H7
Press Release 10/15/2007
Forest Park, GA company recalls "Beef Patties Mix "for possible E.coli 0157:H7 contamination
Press Release 10/12/2007
Missouri firm recalls frozen pot pies for possible Salmonella contamination
Press Release 10/09/2007 #2
Winn-Dixie recalls mislabeled Prestige Chocolate ice cream
Press Release 10/09/2007
Potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination prompts recall of approximately 845,000 pounds of frozen ground beef patties
Press Release 10/05/2007
Irvin to be inducted tonight into national 4-H Hall of Fame
Press Release 10/04/2007
Davis Oil named "Pioneer in Biofuels"
Press Release 10/03/2007
Agriculture commissioner endorses 25 X ’25 for energy independence
Press Release 10/01/2007
New Jersey Company Expands its Recall of Frozen Ground Beef
Press Release 09/28/2007
“Put the Car Before the Horse” says new Equine Commission Chairman
Press Release 09/27/2007
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin says GA apples are ready for you to come get them
Press Release 09/26/2007 #2
New Jersey Company Recalls Frozen Ground Beef
Press Release 09/26/2007
Mexican cheese recalled due to Salmonella risk
Press Release 09/18/2007
'Dole Hearts Delight' Packaged Salads Recalled
Press Release 09/13/2007
Allergen Alert: Dairy
Harry & David recalls chili mix for undeclared milk ingredient
Press Release 09/12/2007
Allergen Alert: Sulfites
New York Company Recalls Chinese Wolfberry
Press Release 09/11/2007 #2
Morgan County Future Farmers of America hosts horse show to benefit state equine impound program
Press Release 09/04/2007
Kroger Pulls Potato Salad Due to Possible E. coli
Press Release 08/31/2007 #2
Some Marie Callender Turtle Pies are recalled when distributed without company authorization
Press Release 08/31/2007
5,000 cases of Rimmer® Brand cocktail garnish recalled for possible Salmonella contamination
Press Release 08/30/2007
Metz Fresh recalls
Press Release 08/29/2007
Allergen Alert Walnuts
Death by Chocolate cookies recalled
Press Release 08/27/2007
GA Agriculture Dept. Finds Contaminated Cheese
Press Release 08/23/2007
Some "Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots" recalled for potential contamination
Press Release 08/02/2007
Lakeside Foods French Style Green Beans voluntarily recalled as precaution
Press Release 08/01/2007
Whole Foods Market Recalls Swiss Dark Chocolate Bars
Press Release 07/31/2007
Georgia receives USDA disaster designation
Press Release 07/27/2007
Precautionary recall of some Sara Lee Meridian, Miss. whole wheat bread products
Press Release 07/23/2007
Castleberry Recall: GDA continues to inform, investigate and assist;
Georgia consumers need to check pantries and shelves
Press Release 07/22/2007
FDA expands warning about the risk of botulism poisoning from certain canned meat products, including dog food
Press Release 07/21/2007
Castleberry's Food Company expands recall of canned meat products
Press Release 07/20/2007
Ag Commissioner reminds Georgians about dangers of raw milk
Press Release 07/19/2007 #3
Additions to Castleberry Recall
Press Release 07/19/2007 #2
Lawrenceville Shell Mart Given Clearance to Sell Food
Press Release 07/19/2007
Botulism investigation ongoing at Augusta plant, says Tommy Irvin
Press Release 07/17/2007 #2
State Agriculture Dept. stops food sales at Lawrenceville store
Press Release 07/17/2007
Ariculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin wants direct flights between
Press Release 07/16/2007
Gerber recalls ORGANIC cereals for potential “choking risk”
Press Release 07/09/2007
Allergen Alert
Some Kamasi Sambirano dark chocolate bars recalled for possible milk not listed on the label
Press Release 07/06/2007
Allergen Alert
Iowa Company recalls frozen beef and chicken products
Press Release 07/03/2007
GA Agriculture Department revokes licenses of pest control company and operator
Press Release 06/28/2007
Statement of Agriculture Commissioner on Water Plan
Press Release 06/26/2007
USDA, DOE Biomass R&D Grants Applications Due July 11th
Press Release 06/23/2007
GA Agriculture Dept. Finds Contaminated Smoked Salmon & Cheese Spread
Press Release 06/15/2007
Allergen Alert
Back to Nature Foods Company Recalls Sesame Ginger Rice Thins
Press Release 06/12/2007
Allergen Alert
WholeSoy & Co. recalls more yogurt with undeclared milk
Press Release 06/07/2007
Allergen Alert
WholeSoy & Co. Recalls Blueberry Yogurt
Press Release 06/05/2007
More than 50 Pike County horses find new owners
Press Release 05/31/2007 #2
Allergen Alert
Two “dried lily” products recalled due to unlisted sulfites
Press Release 05/31/2007
Irvin ask senators for feed assistance
Press Release 05/29/2007 #2
MaraNatha Tahini Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Press Release 05/29/2007
Some Similac Special Care Formula recalled
due to less iron than listed
Press Release 05/25/2007 #2
Rupturing bottles of Manischewitz Sparkling Juice induces recall
Press Release 05/25/2007
Whole Food’s 365 Organic Tahini recalled for possible Salmonella
Press Release 05/21/2007 #2
Turnip greens may have traces of diesel fuel
Press Release 05/16/2007
IKEA recalls IKEA FOOD Labeled Jars of Marinated Herring
Press Release 05/11/2007
Allergen Alert
Some Hostess® Mini Pound Cakes Recalled Due to Packaging Error
Press Release 05/09/2007 #3
Terry Coleman Appointed as Deputy Agriculture Commissioner
Press Release 05/09/2007 #2
Allergen Alert
Golden Recipe Cranberry Trail Mix recalled for unlisted sulfites
Press Release 05/09/2007
Allergen Alert
Mayfield Recalls Some Turtle Tracks Ice Cream
Press Release 05/01/2007
Drought concerns Georgia Agriculture Commissioner
Press Release 04/25/2007
In need of “loving homes”
Some Horses from Pike County Case to be Sold
Press Release 04/24/2007 #2
Harry & David expands candy recall for undeclared nuts
Press Release 04/24/2007
Some Wilton Industries dark chocolate candies recalled for milk ingredient not listed on the label
Press Release 04/17/2007
Georgia Strawberries Are Ready for Picking
Press Release 04/13/2007 #2
Georgia Agriculture shuts down illegal fish operation
Press Release 04/13/2007
Georgia Department of Agriculture working
with fuel industry to clear up ethanol water problem
Press Release 04/11/2007
Department of Agriculture seals several pumps at three Shell service stations due to water found in storage tanks
Press Release 04/09/2007 #2
Some Harry and David Dark Chocolates
recalled for undeclared nut ingredients
Press Release 04/06/2007 #2
Sunshine Mills Recalls Branded Dog Biscuits
Press Release 04/06/2007
Several pillow bags of raisin nut mix
and Healthy California mix are recalled
for sulfites not listed on label
Press Release 04/05/2007
Dog food recall expanded to selected
Del Monte and ALPO® brands
Press Release 04/04/2007
Situation Report #6
Update on Pike County Equine Case
Press Release 04/03/2007 #2
Agriculture Commissioner Updates Georgians on Pet Food Recall
Press Release 04/03/2007
Agriculture Commissioner Irvin issues Salmonella
warning on Dingo Chicken Jerky treats for animals
Press Release 03/30/2007
State Agriculture Dept. closes Norcross food warehouse due to rodent infestation
Press Release 03/29/2007
Restaurants and retail facilities warned of potential
botulism in some imported olives sold nationally
Press Release 03/27/2007
Some candies sold at Macy's are part of a nationwide recall due to unlisted egg and/or milk ingredients
Press Release 03/23/2007
Georgia Agriculture will continue to monitor and test pet food, Commissioner Irvin says
Press Release 03/22/2007
Agriculture Commissioner alerts consumers of two recalls due to sulfites not listed as an ingredient
Press Release 03/21/2007
Vidalia® Onion Shipping Date Set for April 10
Press Release 03/19/2007 #2
Ben & Jerry's recalls "Country Peach Cobbler"; Ice Cream contains undeclared wheat
Press Release 03/19/2007
"Cuts and gravy" style pet food recalled
Press Release 03/16/2007
Update from Commissioner Irvin on Euthanasia Chambers
Press Release 03/13/2007
BJ's Recalls Dog Treats
Press Release 03/09/2007
Two Companies recall olives for possible botulism risk
Press Release 03/08/2007
Some Jermuk mineral water may contain arsenic, national voluntary recall in effect
Press Release 03/05/2007 #2
Raw Oysters from San Antonio Bay are being investigated for norovirus-associated illness
Press Release 03/05/2007
Income Tax Checkoff Gives Dogs and Cats a Break
Press Release 03/03/2007
About 50 impounded horses by the Agriculture Dept. are scheduled to be sold at auction, Sat., March 3
Press Release 03/02/2007
Recalled Peter Pan May Have Been Used in Toppings
Press Release 03/01/2007 #2
Georgia Dept. of Agriculture Assists in Storm Clean-up
Press Release 03/01/2007
S.C. Firm Expands Recall of Chicken Breast Strips for Possible Listeria Contamination
Press Release 02/27/2007 #3
Jonesboro Grocery Store Closed Due To Rodent Infestation
Press Release 02/27/2007 #2
Allergen Alert
Daiei Trading-Chicago-Co. Recalls Bean Cracker (Itomo Mame Mix)
Press Release 02/27/2007
Stone Mountain Bakery Given Clearance to Re-Open
Press Release 02/23/2007
Potential Listeria Contamination
Wellsley Farms Green Bean Casseroles Sold at BJs Recalled
Press Release 02/22/2007
Stone Mountain bakery closed due to rodent infestation
Press Release 02/17/2007 #2
GA Agriculture Dept. Finds Contaminated Chicken Strips
Press Release 02/17/2007
Some Earth's Best Organic Baby Food May Have Botulism Bacterium
Press Release 02/15/2007
ConAgra recalls certain jars of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter
Press Release 02/13/2007
ConAgra Foods Recalls Pasta and Meatball Meals
Press Release 02/09/2007 #2
Situation Report #5
Update On Pike County Animal Case
Press Release 02/09/2007
Five Arrested for Violations of Georgia Meat Inspection Act
Press Release 02/08/2007
Situation Report #4
Update On Pike County Animal Case
Press Release 02/07/2007 #2
Commissioner Commends Georgia Equine Rescue League for Assistance with Pike County Case
Press Release 02/07/2007
Situation Report #3
Update On Pike County Animal Case
Press Release 02/06/2007 #2
Little Debbie® Nutty Bars recalled; may have metal in ingredient
Press Release 02/06/2007
Some Gerber chicken and beef entrees for toddlers recalled for dairy products not listed on the label
Press Release 02/04/2007
Allergen Alert
Company Recalls Mislabeled Chicken Noodle Soup
Press Release 02/03/2007
Situation Report #2
Update On Pike County Animal Case
Press Release 02/02/2007
Situation Report #1
Update On Pike County Animal Case
Press Release 02/01/2007 #3
Statement from Tommy Irvin Regarding Pike County Animal Abuse Case
Press Release 02/01/2007 #2
Whole Foods Recalls Olive Tapenade
Press Release 02/01/2007
Update on Pike County Animal Case
Press Release 01/30/2007 #2
Allergen Alert: Unlisted Egg Whites
N.Y. Company Recalls Pork Dumplings and Won-Tons
Press Release 01/30/2007
Allergen Alert
Georgia Company Recalls Egg Protein Powder
Press Release 01/23/2007 #2
Agriculture Commissioner alerts Georgians to sulfites in some products containing sun-dried tomatoes
Press Release 01/23/2007
Allergen Alert
Washington State Company Recalls Chocolate Truffles
Press Release 01/17/2007
Irvin Says Corn Cookies May Contain Eggs Not Listed on Labels
Press Release 01/16/2007
Public hearing set on Pest Control rule changes for Jan. 30th
Press Release 01/15/2007
Allergen Alert
Elegant Sweets Recalls Gingerbread Cookies Due to Undeclared Dried Egg Whites
Press Release 01/10/2007
Some imported cooked ham with unlisted chicken is being removed from retail/wholesale shelves
Press Release 01/05/2007
Possible Listeria contamination
Tommy Irvin Alerts Georgians About Recalled Frankfurters
Press Release 01/03/2007
Glass found in the mix
Wal-Mart issues national voluntary recall of Sam's Choice "Nature Trail" Trail Mix