2006 Press Releases
Press Release 12/22/2006 #2
Georgia's peanut farmers slated to receive more than $11 million in crop loss payments ordered by S.C. judge
Press Release 12/22/2006
Cleared to land in Georgia
Health Requirements for Flyig Reindeer Waived By State Agriculture Departmet
Press Release 12/19/2006
Georgians are alerted of equine herpes virus found in several horses in Florida
Press Release 12/15/2006
Should you give a pet for Christmas?
Press Release 12/14/2006
Blueberry Pop-Tarts and Ragu Marinara Sauce recalled because milk not listed on labels
Press Release 12/06/2006
Herring packed in Cyrillic-language cans are being recalled due to suspected botulism
Press Release 12/04/2006 #2
Another Arizona company recalls cantaloupes as part of a nationwide Salmonella warning
Press Release 12/04/2006
Georgians flock to DeKalb County auction
for year-end sale of formerly neglected horses
Press Release 11/30/2006
Mail-ordered HoneyBaked hams and turkeys under recall due to Listeria contamination
Press Release 11/20/2006 #2
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin alerts Georgians to potential Salmonella in cantaloupes
Press Release 11/20/2006
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin says good health means 'eating smart' this Thanksgiving
Press Release 11/18/2006 #2
Sundia Cantaloupes Recalled Because of Possible Health Risk
Press Release 11/18/2006
Georgia Agriculture Department Alerts Consumers About Beef Jerky Recall
Press Release 11/08/2006
Georgia Voters Approve Equine Commodity Commission
Press Release 11/06/2006
Polular cookie placed on the state's 'Alert List'
Archway Classic Oatmeal Big Batch Homestyle voluntarily recalled for nuts not listed on the label
Press Release 11/02/2006
Georgia Farm Bureau group says yes to no sales taxes on biofuels proposal
Press Release 11/08/2006 #2
Georgia State Veterinarian to Head National Association
Press Release 10/31/2006
Dog and cat sterilization program reinstated after an influx of donations and a new tax check-off
Press Release 10/26/2006
Ballard's recalls three more salads for possible Listeria monocytogenes
Press Release 10/20/2006 #3
Nine Knorr-Lipton Sides being recalled today says Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin
Press Release 10/20/2006 #2
Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix by Duncan Hines being recalled today says Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin
Press Release 10/20/2006
Ag Commissioner Warns Georgians About Recalled Egg Salad Products
Press Release 10/18/2006
Water in gasoline tanks stalls several vehicles at Cumming Racetrac Tues.
Press Release 10/17/2006
General Mills voluntarily recalls Golden Grahams
Press Release 10/08/2006
Ag Commissioner Advises Georgians To
Check For Recalled Ground Beef Products
Press Release 10/06/2006
"Animals in Disaster" Training to be Held at FVSU
Press Release 10/05/2006
Knorr-Lipton Pasta Sides
voluntarily recalled for
including 'undeclared milk'
Press Release 10/02/2006 #2
Bolthouse Farms voluntary recalls "100% Carrot Juice"
Press Release 10/02/2006
Commissioner Irvin to present Innovator in AgriFuels Awards Wednesday in Warner Robins at Aviation Museum
Press Release 09/29/2006
Georgia Agriculture and Health Officials Warn Consumers
About Carrot Juice Connected to Botulism Cases
Press Release 09/28/2006
Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Coastal Health District Warn about the Consumption of Raw Oysters
Press Release 09/26/2006
Allergy Alert
Tortilla Chips Recalled Due to Unlisted Soy Protein
Press Release 09/21/2006
Allergy Alert for Soy
Georgia Ag Chief Warns, Wise's Nachos Mislabeled
Press Release 09/18/2006 #2
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin
warns Georgians about infant formula recall
Press Release 09/18/2006
Fresh Spinach Alert
Georgia Ag Commissioner provides update
Press Release 09/15/2006
Ag Commissioner Warns Georgians About
Possible E. coli in Bagged Fresh Spinach
Press Release 08/29/2006
USDA announces funds to help farmers & ranchers affected by drought
Press Release 08/28/2006
Three bacteria found in Ole Mexican Foods cheese;
Company recalling from several states, says Ag Chief Irvin
Press Release 08/25/2006
"Drive with a Buddy"
Dog and Cat Sterilization Program Re-instated Sept. 1
Press Release 08/23/2006
Nationwide recall declared
Undeclared milk protein discovered in
three Good Karma Food specialty items
Press Release 08/22/2006
Irvin Announces Disaster Designation for Georgia
Press Release 08/18/2006
Part of a nationwide alert
Chicken flavored bouillon sold in GA may contain beef bouillon and soy ingredient
Press Release 08/14/2006
Whole Foods Market issues nationwide recall
some soy cream products have 'milk proteins'
Press Release 08/11/2006 #2
Commissioner Irvin Warns Consumers
GA Agriculture Dept. Finds Contaminated Crab Salad
Press Release 08/11/2006
Elsa Kolo Roasted Barley recalled for unlisted peanuts
Press Release 08/10/2006
Irvin Wants Quick Decision from Secretary Johanns
Press Release 08/08/2006
Target Recalls Mini Angel Food Cakes
Due to Undeclared Dried Egg Whites
Press Release 08/07/2006
Agriculture Commissioner Irvin warns
E. coli 0157:H7 contamination suspected
in 4,337 pounds of ground beef
Press Release 08/04/2006
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Irvin
issues statewide alert on "un-inspected meat"
Press Release 08/03/2006
Salmonella found in some Classic Salads
Products, voluntary recall issued
Press Release 08/01/2006
Avoid Pacific Northwest raw oysters, says advisory
From FDA and Georgias Ag Chief, Tommy Irvin
Press Release 07/26/2006
Agriculture Commissioner Warns of
Possible Plastic Pieces in Stouffers Meatloaf
Press Release 07/24/2006
Harry & David Recalls Candy
Due to Three Possible Allergens
Press Release 07/21/2006
Says Georgia farmers need help now
Agriculture Commissioner Irvin wants
Georgia declared drought disaster area
Press Release 07/18/2006 #2
Allergy Alert
Tortilla Chips and Vegan Topping Recalled
Due to Possible Unlisted Milk Ingredients
Press Release 07/18/2006
Master Chao Apricots and Advance Brand Coconut Gel
Today under voluntary recall - may contain allergens
Press Release 06/30/2006
Pecan allergy warning
Publix Recalls Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Press Release 06/26/2006 #2
Allergy Alert
Sandwiches Recalled for Undeclared Milk in Bread
Press Release 06/26/2006
Allergy Alert
California Company recalls product for undeclared sulfites
Press Release 06/21/2006
GA Agriculture Department weekend horse auction
raises needed cash for Equine Critical Care Facility
Press Release 06/14/2006
664 pounds of Italian ham imported from Canada
placed on national recall list
Press Release 06/12/2006
Simmons canned dog food voluntarily recalled
Press Release 06/09/2006
Lakeside Foods: private labeler for Wolfgang Puck,
Hillside, Chef Jay's and others, recalls 10 oz. can products
Press Release 05/31/2006
More than 100 dogs available for adoption
from Northeast Georgia animal facility
Press Release 05/24/2006
Chicken and tuna salad sandwiches recalled
by Tenn. pre-packaged snack food company
Press Release 05/19/2006
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin
warns Jamaican tea sample has salmonella
Press Release 05/10/2006
Agriculture Commissioner says TV movie may
mislead public on the facts about avian influenza
Press Release 04/21/2006
Herbicide Cleared for use on '06 Cotton Crop
Press Release 04/13/2006
Avoid Buying Animals for Childrens Easter Gifts,
Says Agriculture Commissioner
Press Release 04/10/2006
State on Dry Side, Needs Rain, Says Ag Commissioner
Press Release 04/03/2006
Oregon Chocolate Manufacturer Recalls
Organic Candy for High Levels of Lead
Press Release 03/31/2006 #2
Georgia Agriculture Department
Participates in Anti-terrorism Conference
Press Release 03/31/2006
Marietta grocer loses food preparation area
until safety issues are resolved, says Irvin
Press Release 03/28/2006
Six Pet Company Stores Quarantined for Giardia
Infectious Parasite Found in Metro Atlanta
Press Release 03/24/2006 #2
Agriculture Commissioner Irvin endorses HB 1380
Allowing Some Home Cooks to Market Directly to the Public
Press Release 03/24/2006
Commissioner Irvin Warns Unlisted Almonds
in Candybars May Cause Severe Allergic Reaction
Press Release 03/17/2006
Vidalia Onion Shipping Date Set for April 17
Press Release 03/15/2006
Allergy Alert
Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup Recalled for Undeclared Milk
Press Release 03/14/2006
Allergy Alert
New York Company Recalls Product for
Undeclared Ingredient
Press Release 03/13/2006
Commissioner Irvin Says Chicken Entrees Recalled
Linked Directly to Illnesses Caused by Salmonella
Press Release 03/09/2006 #2
Ag Commissioner Discusses Terrorism
and Food Defense in Albany
Press Release 03/09/2006
Israelis Ask Georgia Agriculture Department
to Participate in Anti-terrorism Conference
Press Release 03/07/2006 #2
Egg Salad Sandwiches Sold at Pilot Travel Centers
On Agriculture Commissioner Irvin's Recall List
Press Release 03/07/2006
Commissioner Irvin Assures Gardeners
Little Risk of Formosan Termite Infestation from Mulch
Press Release 03/03/2006
Agriculture Dept. Cites Pine Mountain Store
For Rodent Infestation
Press Release 02/27/2006 #2
In Winder Convenience Store
Georgia Department of Agriculture finds
Rodent Infestation, Issues "Food Stop-Sale"
Press Release 02/27/2006
Foul Odor Reported
Ag Commissioner Asks Consumers to Check Milk
Press Release 02/24/2006
Allergy Alert
Ross Acquisition Co. Recalls Candy for Unlisted Peanuts
Press Release 02/23/2006 #2
Allergy Alert
Pennsylvania Company Recalls Bread for Undeclared Nuts
Press Release 02/23/2006
Ag Commissioner Warns of Metal Particles in Infant Formula
Press Release 02/20/2006
Georgia Agriculture Department Closes
Gwinnett Warehouse for Food Violations
Press Release 02/17/2006
May contain shrimp instead of chicken
China Express Chicken Egg Rolls are Being
Voluntarily Recalled for Unlisted Ingredients
Press Release 02/15/2006
Ag Chief Places Moratorium on New Licenses for
Dollar General Stores Due to Continued Problems
Press Release 02/08/2006
Commissioner Tommy Irvin Performs final
Inspection before Saturday's Horse Auction
Press Release 02/06/2006
Ingles Recalls Apple Pie
Press Release 02/02/2006
Equine Day Draws Supporters
Press Release 01/31/2006
Potential Fire Hazard
Gasoline Contaminated Kerosene
Found by Agriculture Inspectors
Press Release 01/27/2006
Irvin Says Flour Mix From Japan Recalled,
May Contain Egg Yolks Not Listed on Labels
Press Release 01/26/2006
Contaminated with Pieces of Plastic
Lean Cuisine Asian-Style Pot Stickers Recalled
Press Release 01/12/2006
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin Reveals
Rodent Infestation at North Georgia Dollar General Store
Press Release 01/10/2006
Irvin Calls for Agri-Fuel Clearinghouse;
Will Seek Info Sources for Committee
Press Release 01/10/2006
Allergy Alert
Minnesota Company Recalls Candies for Undeclared Milk
Press Release 01/06/2006
GA Agriculture Dept. Rescues Starving
Horses and Donkeys In Macon County
Press Release 01/05/2006
Pennsylvania Company Recalls
Country Classic Oat Bran Bread