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Government Study Finds No Health Effects from BPA | |
A study funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and published in Toxicological Sciences, confirms the fact that BPA is efficiently metabolized by the human body and rapidly eliminated, making it unlikely to cause health effects.
The study was undertaken by scientists from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - which double-checked and verified the initial findings. The scientists also questioned findings from other studies where high levels of the chemical had been detected in urine or blood.
MWFPA has opposed efforts to ban BPA noting that, despite more than 40 years of study, no governmental science-based advisory board in the world has concluded that BPA is harmful.
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Regulators Seek Comment On Sodium Intake | |
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced they will publish a notice today in the Federal Register establishing dockets to obtain comments relevant to the dietary intake of sodium, as well as approaches designed to promote sodium reduction.
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Judiciary Chair Calls for Requiring E-Verify | |
House Judiciary chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) has called for President Obama to include a requirement that all employers use the E-Verify system to check the eligibility of new hires as part of his recently unveiled jobs plan. E-Verify runs an individual's social security number through a government database to ensure they are legally allowed to work in the U.S.
While MWFPA has not opposed the E-Verify system, it advocates that any worker verification system not unduly burden employers, be properly funded, and have a high data integrity confidence factor.
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Food Safety Reform Bill Introduced | |
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has introduced a bill aimed at reforming food safety.
S. 1529, which was introduced with no cosponsors and referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee, widens the definition of "adulterated" meat, poultry, and egg products and adds criminal penalties for food manufacturers that knowingly introduce contaminated food into commerce.
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Rep. Baldwin Joins WI U.S. Senate Race | |
As expected, Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin has joined the race for WI's U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Herb Kohl, who is retiring. Baldwin is the first Democrat to officially get into the race.
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MN Primaries Set Stage for October Special Elections | |
Two October special elections are set to fill vacant Minnesota Senate seats long represented by Democrats.
In primaries on Tuesday, MN Democrats chose state Rep. Jeff Hayden from among six candidates vying to succeed Sen. Linda Berglin, who resigned from the Legislature. Hayden will face the Independence Party's Matt Brillhart, Green Party candidate Farheen Hakeem and Republican Bruce Lundeen in an Oct. 18 special election.
Democrats nominated Chris Eaton for an open seat long held by the late Sen. Linda Scheid, who died of cancer in June. Republicans picked Cory Jensen as their candidate. Eaton and Jensen will be on the Oct. 18 ballot with Independence Party candidate Tom Reynolds.
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MN GOP Changes House Committee Structure | |
MN House Republicans announced that the Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee will become a budget division that reports to the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee. Judiciary Chair Rep. Steve Smith of Mound will no longer chair the committee. GOP Rep. Ron Shimanski of Silver Lake will chair the new division. A new Energy Subcommittee has been added and will be chaired by GOP Rep. Tom Hackbarth of Cedar. The new subcommittee will be added to the Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee.
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IL Facility Closures & Layoffs Needed to Balance Budget | |
IL Governor Pat Quinn announced that state facility closures and layoffs were necessary to address a budget shortfall. It is estimated that the cuts would save $55 million in FY2012. The Governor believes the facility closures and layoffs are needed in the event that the General Assembly does not accept his veto of $376 million in other spending from the FY2012 budget.
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International Food Information Council President to Address Annual Convention | |
One of this year's keynote speakers for MWFPA's 107th annual convention will be David Schmidt, President & CEO of the
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David Schmidt President & CEO International Food Information Council |
International Food Information Council, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to effectively communicate science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, government officials, journalists, and others.
Prior to joining IFIC in 1993, Schmidt served as the first Bush Administration's director of external affairs for the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There he addressed a number of controversial food safety and nutrition issues, and managed the inspection agency's media, legislative and consumer education programs.
Schmidt also gained a thorough understanding of the food industry in previous sales positions with leading food and beverage firms, Oscar Mayer Foods, Pepsi-Cola USA and Canada Dry Corporation.
The convention and 84th Annual Processing Crops Conference will be held November 29 - December 1, 2011 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI. This year's convention theme is "Healthy Food Through Association."
3 Easy Ways to Register
1) ONLINE
2) MAIL completed registration form
3) FAX completed registration form
Fax completed form to 608-255-9838.
For full details about the MWFPA 107th Annual Convention and 84th Annual Processing Crops Conference, visit www.mwfpa.org, or contact Robin Fanshaw at 608-255-9946, or robin.fanshaw@mwfpa.org.
Become a sponsor and get noticed! Sponsorships as low as $500 are available at this event. View a complete list of sponsorship opportunities.
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MWFPA's Brekken Appointed to Trade Committee | |
MWFPA Board Member Jon Brekken, of Seneca Foods Corporation, has been appointed a member of the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.
He was appointed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to serve on the committee that advises U.S. policy makers on how to conduct the trade of fruits and vegetables with other countries. Congress established the advisory committee system in 1974 to ensure a private-sector voice in establishing U.S. agricultural trade policy objectives to reflect U.S. commercial and economic interests. Congratulations Jon!
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Welcome New Association Members! | | |
Join us in welcoming our newest members to the Association! Please visit their websites by clicking on the company name to learn more about them.
Power Brushes Inc
G. W. Kent Inc
Seedburo Equipment Co
QuikWater Inc
American Equipment Company
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| MWFPA Calendar of Events | |
November 29-Dec. 1, 2011: MWFPA 107th Annual Convention and 84th Annual Processing Crops Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Kalahari Resort and Convention Center. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to gain exclusive insights from some of the industry's most innovative and knowledgeable representatives and to make meaningful contacts with clients, prospects and referral sources.
February 15-16, 2012: Seventh Annual Food Processors Safety Conference/Expo, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Kalahari Resort. A great opportunity for safety and health conscious individuals to gather and learn from experts and peers how best to address today's safety, health and compliance issues.
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October 10-12, 2011: GMA-FMI Strategies for Growth Conference The Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute are teaming up to host Strategies for Growth 2011, to be held in Dallas, TX. This conference brings a fresh, forward-looking approach on how today's retailers and manufacturers must innovate to drive tomorrow's business.
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