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12/22/2008
Cocoa products recalled for possible melamine contamination

12/17/2008
Health requirements for flying reindeer waived by State Agriculture Department

12/15/2008
Imitation Cream Cheese Product and Low Protein Peanot Butter recalled for possible Listeria contamination

12/15/2008
Kashi GOLEAN Powder Chocolate Energy Shake Mix recalled for milk not on the label

12/08/2008
Coating Mix recalled due to unlisted buttermilk

12/08/2008
Walgreens teddy bears with chocolate bars recalled

12/05/2008
Pets for Christmas not a good idea

12/01/2008
Home Market Foods recalls frozen beef sandwich portions

11/21/2008
PANOS brands recalls Vegan Rella Cheddar Block

11/18/2008
Utah firm recalls some Lean Cuisine chicken meals

11/14/2008
Some Seattle Favorite Muffin Tops recalled for milk product not listed on the label

11/12/2008
Tofu Scramble recalled for milk not listed as an ingredient

11/12/2008
Nestle recalls Farinha Lactea Cereal

11/10/2008
Georgia Ag Department finds problem with frozen shrimp product

11/10/2008
Nestle recalls Nesquik Strawberry Powder

11/10/2008
Alabama firm recalls wieners

11/07/2008
Maine firm recalls frozen stuffed chicken Kiev

11/07/2008
Georgia Agriculture Dept. finds contaminated wieners

11/07/2008
General Mills recalls one day's production of Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup

11/03/2008
Some biscuits sold at Asian grocery stores recalled for suspected melamine

10/31/2008
Pecans named Nov. Crop of the Month

10/24/2008
National Program May Help Cover Certification Cost

10/24/2008
National program may help organic farmers cover certification cost

10/23/2008
Harry and David recalls product due to unlisted pecans

10/22/2008
Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips Recalled

10/20/2008
Cookies recalled for possible melamine contamination

10/14/2008
"Kyosai Sengiri Daikon" Dried Radish Recalled Due to Unlisted Sulfites

10/14/2008
Kroger Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips recalled

10/08/2008
GA Agriculture Dept. finds melamine in candy

10/06/2008
McCormick recalls Enchilada Sauce Mix due to milk not listed as an ingredient

10/03/2008
Blue Cat Flavor Drink sold in Asian stores recalled for Melamine contamination

10/02/2008
Coffee recalled for possible melamine contamination

10/02/2008
Yulanpian brand dried bamboo shoots recalled for sulfites not listed on the label

09/29/2008
California company recalls White Rabbit Candy

09/26/2008
FDA updates melamine health advisory

09/25/2008
A barbecue sauce is being recalled for ingredients not listed on the label

09/24/2008
Pumpkin seeds recalled for unlisted sulfites

09/19/2008
Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger recalled for undeclared sulfites

09/16/2008
Some Margaritaville Tortilla Chips recalled for unlisted milk

09/15/2008
Mars Petcare recalls pet food

09/12/2008
Commissioner Irvin alerts Georgians to FDA advisory on infant formula from China

09/12/2008
Feline Friend License Plate Design Winner Announced

09/10/2008
All Lucky Country black licorice recalled

09/08/2008
Some Patak's Cooking Sauce is being recalled

09/05/2008
Last Weekend to Vote for Your Favorite Cats

09/05/2008
Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping recalled due to undeclared almonds

09/05/2008
EGO Preserved Peaches from Malaysia recalled for undeclared sulfites

09/05/2008
Don't forget to prepare for your pets during disasters

08/29/2008
Impounded horses to be auctioned on September 20

08/22/2008
Vote on a New License Plate and Help us "Tag" A Winner!

08/22/2008
Some "HOT POCKETS PEPPERONI PIZZA" sandwiches recalled for contamination

08/18/2008
FDA warns against eating certain Bantry Bay Seafood mussel products

08/18/2008
Kroger recalls corn snack for unlisted milk

08/18/2008
Publix recalls boxes of vanilla wafers, packaged with gingersnap cookies containing soy not listed on the label

08/18/2008
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. recalls La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices

08/15/2008
Georgia Grown Food Show to attract food professionals to State Farmers Market

08/15/2008
Two Food Products Recalled Due to Unlisted Sulfites

08/14/2008
Nebraska firm expands beef recall for possible E. coli contamintation

08/12/2008
Georgia Ag routine sampling leads to FDA Import Alert

08/11/2008
Nebraska firm recalls beef that may be contaminated with E. coli

08/08/2008
Apply now for international marketing funds

08/08/2008
Registration still open for Aug. 21 Ethanol Workshop at Atlanta State Farmers Market

08/08/2008
Impounded horses to be auctioned on August 16

08/07/2008
Frozen breast tenderloin products recalled for being improperly labeled

08/07/2008
Food Show Highlights Georgia Grown Products

08/01/2008
Help Your Pet Beat the Heat

08/01/2008
Equine Tag passes thousand mark; Production to begin soon

07/25/2008
Georgia Jalapeno peppers and salsa found negative for Salmonella

07/25/2008
Publix recalls some cherry pies for soy ingredient not listed on the label

07/23/2008
Agriculture employees "take it on the chin" to conserve water

07/23/2008
Design Our Tag! Art Contest Opens for New Cat License Plate

07/22/2008
Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger recalled for sulfites not on label

Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger recalled for sulfites not on label

07/22/2008
Jalapeno peppers recalled after FDA test reveals same Salmonella strain found in illnesses

07/21/2008
Some jalapeno and serrano peppers and avocados are being recalled for potential Salmonella contamination

Some jalapeno and serrano peppers and avocados are being recalled for potential Salmonella contamination

07/15/2008
Pilot program to provide access to locally grown food

07/15/2008
Stuffed Chicken Lean Pockets recalled for possible plastic

07/11/2008
GA Agriculture finds contaminated tuna salad

Georgia Agriculture finds contaminated tuna salad

07/10/2008
Salmolux Inc. recalls Lox due to possible health risk

07/10/2008
Seventy-three horse lovers needed to make Equine Plate a reality

07/10/2008
Meow, Wow! Dog and Cat Sterilization Program Announces Mid-Year Figures

07/09/2008
Georgia Ag officials request disaster assistance for state's tomato growers

07/07/2008
Kroger expands recall to Private Selection

07/03/2008
Tomato Sandwich Day a juicy success; Georgia Grown proclaimed safe and tasty

06/27/2008
Protect your horses from EEE

06/26/2008
National Program May Help Cover Certification Cost

06/26/2008
Ag Commissioner says use the right octane; Lower octane can save you money

06/26/2008
Atlanta State Farmers' Market wins Beautification Award

06/24/2008
Summer produce season in Georgia

06/13/2008
Georgia grown tomatoes still safe, Irvin says

06/11/2008
Keep horses cool during hot summers

06/10/2008
Georgia grown tomatoes okay for consumption

06/06/2008
Mixed Berry Crunch Cereals recalled for undeclared tree nuts

06/05/2008
Horse Auction a Success

06/02/2008
Abbott recalls low-calcium infant formula

05/29/2008
Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

05/23/2008
Do not bring foreign pests home

05/22/2008
State to sell formerly neglected horses nurtured back to good health on May 31

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

04/30/2008
North Aire Market issues allergy alert for possible traces of almonds in Maggie & Mary's Chicken Dumpling Soup Mix

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

01/23/2008
Commissioner Tommy Irvin warns Georgia consumers of Harry & David recall of item with possible unlisted nuts

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