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Consumer Advisory: Molluscan Shellfish from Korea

Consumers who have recently bought molluscan shellfish and are concerned that it may have come from Korea, should contact the store from which it was purchased and ask where the shellfish were harvested. Consumers can check the label on packaged (bagged, boxed, canned, etc.) seafood to see if it is from Korea. If it is not clear where the product is from, consumers can call the manufacturer to find out. Molluscan shellfish from Korea and products made with molluscan shellfish from Korea should be thrown out. more...

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...

Alabama Agriculture magazine is a comprehensive guide to the state's farms, food and forestry. The annual magazine serves as a primer for state legislators, business leaders and consumers about the impact of agriculture on the state's economy. The publication educates Alabama consumers about their food sources and gives a voice to the state's farmers. Articles focus on the state's main commodities - cotton, peanuts, catfish, beef and poultry - and other agriculture-based industries, such as forestry and agri-tourism as well as innovations in technology and farm equipment.

Farm Fresh Produce!
	The Alabama U-Pick Directory is a guide to u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. Visiting Alabama U-Pick farms is a family event that can be enjoyed all year long at these Alabama Farms.