var digesttext = "<!-- Header --><div align=\"left\"><h4>Food Safety News Feed</h4><a href=\"http://app.feeddigest.com/digest3/LGEHZVYTY3.rss\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://www.nal.usda.gov/images/rssicons/feed-icon-14x14.png\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" alt=\"RSS Feed Icon\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<!-- AddThis Feed Button BEGIN --><a href=\"http://www.addthis.com/feed.php?pub=NALFSIC&h1=http%3A%2F%2Fapp.feeddigest.com%2Fdigest3%2FLGEHZVYTY3.rss&t1=\" title=\"Subscribe using any feed reader!\"><img src=\"http://s9.addthis.com/button1-fd.gif\" width=\"125\" height=\"16\" border=\"0\" alt=\"AddThis Feed Button\" /></a><!-- AddThis Feed Button END --><br /><a href=\"http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/emailverifySubmit?feedId=949685&amp;loc=en_US\" target=\"_new\">Subscribe to Food Safety News by Email</a></div><!-- Items --><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00305.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Q+A’s Panel Discussions - Scoop</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 20:29) <br/>... the basis of a brand of integrity like Peter Townsend CEO of the Chamber of Commerce in Canterbury has been saying, in which case we have good animal welfare, we have good..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00304.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Q+A’s Holmes With Don Nicolson & Russel Norman - Scoop</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 20:22) <br/>... the basis of a brand of integrity, like Peter Townsend, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce in Canterbury\'s been saying, in which case we have good animal welfare, we have good..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/782382--toronto-s-food-vendors-set-up-for-failure\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto’s food vendors ‘set up for failure’ - Toronto Star</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 19:39) <br/>Ashton said he would be happy to work with the vendors to reform the project to make it at least a “hybrid” of the Toronto and New York models, with food safety maintained and..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1542531.php/Taiwan-president-to-visit-six-Pacific-allies\" target=\"_blank\">Taiwan president to visit six Pacific allies - Monsters and Critics</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 19:03) <br/>Taiwan is keen to increase cooperation with the six Pacific nations in fields such as medical care, fishing, green energy, food safety and culture. Ma is to return to Taipei o..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/how-the-west-poisoned-bangladesh-1924631.html\" target=\"_blank\">How the West poisoned Bangladesh - The Independent</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 18:56) <br/>The episode was instrumental in securing more rigorous legislation on food safety.<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.wggb.com/Global/story.asp?S=12022788&nav=menu1460_5_1131\" target=\"_blank\">Pediatricians want redesign of hot dogs, candy to curb ... - abc40</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 15:22) <br/>Food safety and consumer confidence is the number-one priority of the food and beverage industry. We applaud the attention the American Academy of Pediatrics is bringing to th..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.lajuntatribunedemocrat.com/news/x673428795/Connect-with-CSU-Ag-in-Southeastern-Colorado\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with CSU Ag in Southeastern Colorado - La Junta Tribune-Democrat</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 13:27) <br/>... opportunity to create regional and multi-state research in the following areas: integrated livestock management, nutrition, environmental/waste management, pre- and post-h..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huliq.com%2F9502%2F92080%2Ffda-targets-organic-food-safety-oversight-lapses&usg=AFQjCNGg2A62Cn9wdLIv2PnBrYNt7KLP6Q\" target=\"_blank\">FDA Targets Organic Food Safety As Oversight Lapses - HULIQ</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 12:58) <br/> HULIQ FDA Targets Organic Food Safety As Oversight Lapses HULIQ Food safety has become a growing concern for Americans as a series of food contamination mishaps caused sickne..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.huliq.com/9502/92080/fda-targets-organic-food-safety-oversight-lapses\" target=\"_blank\">FDA Targets Organic Food Safety As Oversight Lapses - HULIQ.com</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 12:51) <br/>On Friday, the FDA announced that it would begin enforcing a procedure known as spot testing on organic products. Spot testing would test organically grown foods for pesticide..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20100320/BIZ/100320001/USDA+slashes+catfish+inspection+budget\" target=\"_blank\">USDA slashes catfish inspection budget - Jackson Clarion-Ledger</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 12:44) <br/>catfish, raising food safety and health concerns. Those concerns were elevated by the FDA’s inspections — or lack thereof. According to government figures, the FDA only inspec..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stratfordbeaconherald.com%2FArticleDisplay.aspx%3Fe%3D2501248&usg=AFQjCNHfGCmv7qJBSVKbNFEA_eAA0Z2hYw\" target=\"_blank\">Little sympathy for the little guys - The Beacon Herald</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 11:18) <br/> Little sympathy for the little guys The Beacon Herald He said he informed government inspectors he&#39;ll address any food safety issues but he&#39;s not spending \"a dime mor..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redbluffdailynews.com%2Fopinion%2Fci_14717182&usg=AFQjCNGpluO1gktMjnvkzT9phVafzj4I3w\" target=\"_blank\">Jean Barton: Spring Field Day is approaching - Red Bluff Daily News</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 10:28) <br/> Jean Barton: Spring Field Day is approaching Red Bluff Daily News The 66 women present had ServSafe Starters Employee Food Safety Training by Molly Hudson. ServSafe Starters ..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunherald.com%2F2010%2F03%2F20%2F2039889%2Fusda-slashes-catfish-inspection.html&usg=AFQjCNHN1GrWgT26yw2cb-MYqDl0Gop47Q\" target=\"_blank\">USDA slashes catfish inspection budget - SunHerald.com (registration)</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 10:17) <br/> USDA slashes catfish inspection budget SunHerald.com (registration) Further, they maintain that the foreign fish are not raised under the same standards as US catfish, raisin..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wral.com%2F5onyourside%2Fblogpost%2F7264581%2F&usg=AFQjCNHwW8h6Q4GgWoc2ifoyg2IQW66faw\" target=\"_blank\">The ABC\'s of Restaurant Bonus Points - WRAL.com (blog)</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 07:45) <br/> The ABC&#39;s of Restaurant Bonus Points WRAL.com (blog) ... sanitation reports over the years, you&#39;ve heard us talk about the \"2 point bonus\" so many restaurants receive..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article7069255.ece\" target=\"_blank\">Rise in marriages between cousins ‘is putting ... - Times Online</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 07:29) <br/>Personal health is the “fetish of the late 20th century” and people are targeted over food safety, drink, smoking, alcohol and exercise. Yet there are cultural differences or ..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameinfo.com%2F227253.html&usg=AFQjCNGHWqv6PAd1TrmLysjHTWAlcToC3A\" target=\"_blank\">Advanced food safety training at Gefinor Rotana Beirut - AME Info</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 07:13) <br/> Advanced food safety training at Gefinor Rotana Beirut AME Info ... Hazmieh Rotana and Raouché Arjaan by Rotana to attend a \" Food Safety and HACCP Implementation\" training t..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postbulletin.com%2Fnewsmanager%2Ftemplates%2Flocalnews_story.asp%3Fz%3D7%26a%3D444060&usg=AFQjCNF3Qhuud5Xo96hiXYuBBZOi-lin3w\" target=\"_blank\">Judge allows genetically engineered beet harvest - Post-Bulletin</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 07:03) <br/> Judge allows genetically engineered beet harvest Post-Bulletin In January, the Center for Food Safety , Earthjustice and several other groups and organic farmers asked White ..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azdailysun.com%2Flifestyles%2Fhome-and-garden%2Farticle_5db574f1-a47b-5fe7-b5b2-50c9f5ac6e82.html&usg=AFQjCNG4HaP4jUkE5ENseUpmxh_SON-m3w\" target=\"_blank\">MASTER GARDENER: Spring is in the air - Arizona Daily Sun</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 06:08) <br/> MASTER GARDENER: Spring is in the air Arizona Daily Sun I have been interested in food safety for some time, but find that it is becoming more prominent in garden topics and ..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brantfordexpositor.ca%2FArticleDisplay.aspx%3Fe%3D2500206&usg=AFQjCNHSPDqULJN5A6Fl3uJoA8oZoHXJPw\" target=\"_blank\">Smart money\'s on home ec - Brantford Expositor</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 05:31) <br/> Smart money&#39;s on home ec Brantford Expositor Were you abiding by good practices in terms of food safety , kitchen safety? \"You&#39;re not going to pass or fail because yo..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stcatharinesstandard.ca%2FArticleDisplay.aspx%3Fe%3D2500894&usg=AFQjCNEBF-lWQToTllYQVEibzLEBl3UrrA\" target=\"_blank\">Tomato shortage to help Niagara greenhouses - St. Catharines Standard</a></b></div>(Mar 20, 2010 05:15) <br/> Tomato shortage to help Niagara greenhouses St. Catharines Standard ... large grocery retailers, customers at his store trust the freshness, overall food safety and longer sh..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_031810_01/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\">USDA CONSUMER ALERT: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency</a></b></div>(Mar 18, 2010 16:03) <br/> USDA is providing food safety information to help minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to power outages, flooding, and other problems often associated with seve..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378918&cid=u_0_26_f&fid=23294&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718738%3Fsrc%3Drss\" target=\"_blank\">Congress to Pass Food Safety Law in 2010: DeLauro</a></b></div>(Mar 18, 2010 11:52) <br/>Congress will pass a new law to overhaul the antiquated U.S. food safety system by the end of the year, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, an influential House lawmaker, said on Wednesda..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/%22food+safety%22/SIG=148aiuobs/*http%3A//www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Product-Categories/Food-safety-and-labeling/Lawmaker-confident-US-food-safety-law-will-pass-in-2010\" target=\"_blank\">Lawmaker confident US food safety law will pass in 2010 (Food Navigator USA)</a></b></div>(Mar 18, 2010 11:44) <br/>Representative Rosa DeLauro forecast the law would overcome the Senate’s legislative log-jam caused by the healthcare and financial regulatory reform and be approved by Presid..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/%22food+safety%22/SIG=1425fpg5n/*http%3A//chealth.canoe.ca/channel_health_news_details.asp?news_id=30351&rss=67&rid=999999&news_channel_id=44&channel_id=44&rot=3\" target=\"_blank\">EU food safety agency says most raw chicken in Europe carries food-poisoning bugs (C-Health)</a></b></div>(Mar 18, 2010 09:24) <br/>BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union\'s food safety agency says most chicken sold in Europe is infected with bacteria that can cause food poisoning if the meat is not cooked ..<br /><img src=\"http://foodsafety.nal.usda.gov/nal_web/shared_images/page_images/content-divider2.gif\"><br /><div class=\'linktext\'><b><a href=\"http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/%22food+safety%22/SIG=1152dkdvg/*http%3A//universe.byu.edu/node/7027\" target=\"_blank\">Food safety techniques, precautions can help prevent illness (The Daily Universe)</a></b></div>(Mar 17, 2010 22:25) <br/>There are unseen enemies that have the power to disrupt your whole life and even take it away from you. 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