Alabama Seafood Testing
To ensure the safety of our seafood, the Alabama Departments of Agriculture and Industry (ADAI), Conservation and Natural Resources (Marine Resources Division) (ADCNR/MRD), and Public Health (ADPH) have instituted a three-year seafood testing program in cooperation with British Petroleum. more...
Food Safety Inspectors Conducting Effectiveness Checks on Recalled Pet Foods
The Department of Agriculture and Industries Food Safety inspectors continue to conduct effectiveness checks on several varieties of pet food that have been recalled after Salmonella was detected during retail surveillance sampling. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local officials to investigate a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infections. more...
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Request for Proposal
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is accepting Proposals for the 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Specialty Crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, christmas trees, nursery, green house and sod, herbs, dried fruit and floriculture.
FOOD SAFETY DURING AN EMERGENCY
A loss of power from natural disasters can jeopardize the safety of your food. Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms which will help you make the right decisions for keeping your family safe during an emergency.
