2008 Press Releases
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05/15/2008
Equine Commission to Meet in Valdosta
05/15/2008
Census of Agriculture Forms Accepted Until Early June
05/12/2008
Ag Commissioner inspects storm damage at Macon Farmers Market
05/11/2008
GA Agriculture food scientists find contaminated salmon spread
05/09/2008
Company voluntarily withdraws soft serve product
05/08/2008
Equine Tag Passes Halfway Mark
05/07/2008
Department of Agriculture sponsors seminar For animal care volunteers in emergencies
05/06/2008
Lezza Blue Raspberry product recalled
05/05/2008
Gourmet Boutique recalls meat and chicken products
05/05/2008
Some cornbread and muffin mix recalled for soy ingredients not listed on the label
04/25/2008
Del Valle Clam Club product recalled for ingredients not listed on package
04/24/2008
Single serve chocolate Silk Soymilk recalled for undeclared milk ingredient
04/23/2008
Asian foods recalled for undeclared sulfites
04/17/2008
Fried dumplings recalled for unlisted egg
04/16/2008
"S'morestick Kit" recalled for unlisted milk
04/16/2008
Georgia Agriculture Department locks pumps at three Cisco stations
04/15/2008
Kroger recalls a Private Selection ice cream Due to unlisted allergens: eggs, soy, wheat
04/15/2008
Cattle in Clinch County poisoned by insecticide
04/07/2008
Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Recalled
04/07/2008
Whole frozen cattle heads recalled
04/07/2008
Malt-O-Meal recalls two cereals for possible health risk
04/04/2008
GA Dept. of Agriculture bans Cogongrass
04/04/2008
Third Update on Honduran Cantaloupes
03/31/2008
Stonyfield Farms organic blueberry yogurt recalled
03/31/2008
Second Update on Honduran Cantaloupes
03/28/2008
Update on Honduran Cantaloupes
03/22/2008
Commissioner Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Honduran Company
03/21/2008
Equine tag unveiled
03/19/2008
Fish batter mixes recalled due to unlisted milk
03/19/2008
Spelt bread recalled for unlisted wheat
03/17/2008
Ala. company recalls various giblet products
03/17/2008
Publix Recalls Pastries for Unlisted Milk Ingredient
03/14/2008
Student winners celebrate Agriculture Day at the Capitol
03/10/2008
Algae bloom prompts recall of Texas shellfish
03/07/2008
Irvin offers thanks for assistance in Kingsland investigation
03/07/2008
Agriculture Commissioner Irvin discourages giving animals as Easter presents
03/05/2008
Some Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle Mix Products Recalled for Possible Health Risk
03/05/2008
New York firm recalls meat and poultry products
03/03/2008
Some Gorton Battered Fish Fillets are being recalled
03/03/2008
International Trade Office Honored for Work with Marketing Program
02/29/2008
Statement of Commissioner Tommy Irvin regarding Jefferson County horses case
02/28/2008
Kingsland truck stops re-open following agreement
02/27/2008
Some Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Crackers recalled due to unlisted ingredients
02/26/2008
Georgia growers pass Vegetable Marketing Order
02/22/2008
Undeclared pecans in Mayfield Vanilla Classic Ice Cream
02/22/2008
Ag Department adds Trade Specialist
02/22/2008
Imported Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus is recalled for sulfites not on packaging label
02/21/2008
GA Agriculture Dept. lifts bird quarantine at PetSmart stores
02/18/2008
Company issues largest ever beef recall
02/15/2008
Pokémon® Valentine Cards and Pops™ recalled for metal fragments
02/15/2008
Beef investigation focused on animal handling, not food safety
02/15/2008
Fuel blends rules go to Secretary of State
02/12/2008
Annie's Naturals recalls Vinaigrette
May contain soy and wheat
02/12/2008
Georgia Agriculture Department locks pumps
Inspectors find shortages at Kingsland truck stops
02/07/2008
New Era Canning Company recalls vegetables in #10 cans due to possible botulism risk
02/04/2008
Cibo Naturals recalls Classic Basil Pesto
02/04/2008
Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil recalled due to botulism risk
01/29/2008
Commissioner Irvin gives food safety advice to kick off your Super Bowl Party
01/28/2008
Perdue Farms recalls some chicken products
Allergen Alert
01/28/2008
Ag Commissioner names Mary Greene as head of Equine Health and Animal Protection
01/28/2008
Brooklyn Company Recalls Sweetened Lotus Root Seed and Sweetened Coconut due to Unlisted Sulfites
01/19/2008
New Era Green Beans and Garbanzo Beans Recalled Due to Possible Botulism Risk
01/18/2008
Raja Foods Recalls Product Due to High Levels of Lead
01/15/2008
Gov. signs January Census of Agriculture proclamation
01/14/2008
Minn. firm recalls ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination