Grain Legume Crops: Valuable Sources Of Micronutrients

Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan have examined four types of grain legumes – field peas, lentils, chickpeas, and common bean and found these legumes have up to twice the micronutrients as cereals.


Popular diets across the world typically focus on the right balance of...
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Scientists Retrace Citrus’ Earliest Roots To Find Genes For Resistance To Citrus Greening

Scientists from University of Florida have analyzed the genome sequences of 10 citrus varieties to find and deploy genes for resistance to citrus greening, a bacterial infection devastating crops.


That orange you’re enjoying may have been grown in Florida, but its deepest ancestral roots s...
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Sainsbury's Recalls Pitted Black Olives

UNITED KINGDOM – Sainsbury’s is recalling its ‘by Sainsbury’s’ pitted black olives 350g jars, because a limited number of jars may contain small pieces of glass. If you have bought the product, with a ‘best before’ date of 3 April 2017, do not eat it....
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Biomaterials For Bone Regeneration From Beer Brewing Waste

Researchers at the UPM and the CSIC have developed biomaterials to be used as support for bone regeneration from the food industry waste, mainly bagasse (residue) from beer brewing.


As a result of a research study conducted by researchers from the Centre for Biomedical Technology of...
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Residuos De La Producción De Cerveza Ayudan A La Regeneración Ósea

Investigadores de la UPM y del CSIC desarrollan materiales biocompatibles a partir del bagazo como alternativa a algunas prótesis actuales.
Osteoblastos de ratón creciendo sobre matrices 3D desarrolladas a partir de residuos de la industria alimentaria (Autores: Milagros Ramos y Ana Martínez Se...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 23

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 03/06/2014, prohibited substance nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) (8.1 µg/kg – ppb) was detected in frozen rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from China. The product was ...
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Surfactants Can Help To Minimise The Use Of Plant Protection Products

Researchers from Malmö University studied the interaction between the plant’s barrier, plant protection products and adjuvants that are added to increase the effect of the plant protection product.


Anton Fagerström at Malmö University, Sweden, has investigated the interaction between the ...
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New Tool to Help Improve Food Safety Launched By red24assist

red24assist has launched Gap Analysis Tool to help food and drink manufacturers improve the standards of food safety.


Product recall crisis expert red24assist, has launched a new comprehensive Gap Analysis Tool (GAT) to help improve the standards of food safety on a global scale.
The...
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Allergic Reactions’ Basis Discovered

Scientists at the Vetmeduni Vienna discovered the reason why many people are allergic to birch.


The reason why many people are allergic to birch pollen has not been fully clarified yet. It is known that a specific birch pollen protein causes the immune system to overreact. What makes it an...
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New EU Reforms Fail European Wildlife

Despite political proclamation of increased environmental focus, experts argue that the European Union’s recent agricultural reforms are far too weak to have any positive impact on the continent’s shrinking farmland biodiversity, and call on member states to take action.
About half...
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Bio Village chez Leclerc Son de Blé Recalled

FRANCE – Bio Village chez Leclerc Son de Blé has been recalled because presence of mycotoxines (deoxynivalenol) has been detected in the product. Therefore the product is fit for consumption.
The recalled product is Bio Village chez Leclerc Son de Blé packaged in sachet 250g, with barcode: ...
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Wrapid Fajita Chicken Tortilla Wrap Recalled

UNITED KINGDOM – The Good Food Company Ltd is recalling Wrapid Fajita Chicken Tortilla Wraps because the product contains milk, which is not mentioned in the allergy advice box. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or its...
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Researchers Find Chemicals That Treat Citrus Greening

Researchers from the University of Florida found a possible treatment in the lab for citrus greening, a disease devastating citrus industry.


A University of Florida research team is cautiously optimistic after finding a possible treatment in the lab for citrus greening, a disease devastating...
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School Gardens Can Teach About Nutrition While Boosting Physical Activity

A new study from the Cornell University finds that planting a school garden into elementary school activities can teach about nutrition while boosting physical activity and exercise.
 
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A two-year Cornell University study of 12 elementary schools in New York state finds...
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To Have Or Not To Have Breakfast?

Researchers show that neither regular consumption nor regular of skipping breakfast, has no influence on weight.


Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day. Nutritionists regularly suggest it be eaten each morning for many health benefits, including weight loss and weight...
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Is Beverages Sugar Fructose Content What Labels Say?

New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC finds higher ratio of fructose to glucose in popular beverages. Soda consumers may be drinking more fructose than labels reveal.


Soda consumers may be getting a much higher dose of the harmful sugar fructose than they have been led to...
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New Edible Films Can Help To Preserve Bread Longer

Scientists developed new edible films containing oils from clove and oregano that preserve bread longer than commercial additives.


Essential oils have boomed in popularity as more people seek out alternatives to replace their synthetic cleaning products, anti-mosquito sprays and medicines. Now...
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New Smartphone App For Diabetics

Scienitists at the University of Bern have developed an app for smartphones, GoCARB, which automatically calculates the carbohydrate content of a meal.
 
The GoCARB prototype application in use. On the right, a screenshot of the application’s interface provides the estimated volumes and c...
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Ice Cream Coldness, Creaminess Or Texture On Your Screen

Researchers at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (CSIC) have used the technique to visualise the ‘perceptions’ experienced when eating an ice cream, which will help manufacturers improve product quality.


Changes in coldness, creaminess or texture that we experience...
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Stock Up On Healthy Food For Growing Teens

Dieticians suggest that parents can and should still take the initiative to make sure their hungry teens have healthy food to eat.


Refrigerators and pantries across the country are bracing for the seasonal assault from teenagers who are now done with school and will eat most of their meals at...
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New Findings Can Help Farmers To Combat Potato And Tomato Disease

Scientists from a University of Florida have pinpointed Mexico as the origin of the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish Potato Famine, a finding that may help researchers solve the $6 billion-a-year disease that continues to evolve and torment potato and tomato growers around the world.
A...
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Toxic Computer Waste: A Problem Of The Developing World

Researchers the International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management find that personal computers, laptops and mobile phones become increasingly common so the problem of recycling and disposal of such devices when they become technologically obsolete rises.


As the developing world ...
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WIC Program Inspires To Eat More Vegetables, But Supermarket Produce Costs Less!

A new study from University of Illinois shows that participants of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program eat a greater variety of vegetables and more often chose fruits or vegetables as snacks but better produce prices could be found in local supermarkets.


When participants in a local...
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New Method For Preservation Of Wine Without Sulphite Addition

A new method for preservation of liquid foods, called “cold pasteurization”, may help wineries to eliminate sulphur dioxide from the winemaking process.
 
In the EU-funded PreserveWine-DEMO project a process for the preservation of wine using pressure change technology is...
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Are Food Companies Really Concerned With Obesity?

George Washington University researcher studied food companies affiliated with two nonprofit organizations and finds food companies framing obesity as an issue of the choices people are making rather than the choices they are being offered.


Efforts to combat obesity can be a threat to...
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Researchers Aim To Disarm Rice Blast

Scientists at the University of Delaware and the University of California at Davis have discovered a microbe which could help combating a fungus that kills an estimated 30 percent of the world’s rice crop.


The research team, led by Harsh Bais, associate professor of plant and soil sciences in U...
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Disinfectant Product DiffX To Help Improve Hygiene Standards

MTP Innovations Ltd have developed non-chlorine disinfectant DiffX™ which will help create a dynamic cleaning system and transform standards of hospital hygiene.


DiffX leads the next generation of powerful non-chlorine disinfectants and creates a dynamic cleaning system, which eliminates all s...
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Masters Course For Top Food Industry Careers

The University of Greenwich has launched a new Masters course designed in partnership with top food manufacturers.


Today’s food industry is crying out for creative graduates keen to meet the nation’s demand for nutritious products and healthy meals. Greenwich is meeting the challenge, taking ad...
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Pari Agro Eksports Rice Recalled

NORWAY – Asian Bazar AS is recalling Pari Agro Eksports rice because exceeded limits of pesticide Chlorpyriphos have been detected in the product. During a routine testing it has been found 0.15 mg/kg of Chlorpyriphos. Chlorpyriphos is an insecticide that is moderately toxic to humans, but...
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Understanding Of The Genes Involved In Food Preferences Will Help Improve Health

Italian researchers are to present at the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) that new understanding of the genes involved in taste perception and food preferences could lead to personalised nutrition plans effective not just in weight loss but in avoiding diseases...
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Proteins Throughout A Day Help To Maintain Optimal Health And Fitness

Skidmore College scientists say that the quality of your exercise and diet regimen matters more than the quantity if your goal is to lose weight and maintain optimal health and fitness. Their ‘PRISE’ study supports a rethinking of current assumptions about exercise.


In a paper...
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Include Vegetables Early And Often In Kids’ Diet To Encourage Them To Eat More

A new research from the University of Leeds suggests that exposing infants to a new vegetable early in life encourages them to eat more of it compared to offering novel vegetables to older children.


The researchers, led by Professor Marion Hetherington in the Institute of Psychological...
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Emissions’ Reduction Is A Key To Combat Climate Change

A new study from UCLA finds that climate engineering won’t sufficiently stem global warming and the perfect option is reducing emissions.


Forget about positioning giant mirrors in space to reduce the amount of sunlight being trapped in the earth’s atmosphere or seeding clouds to...
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Eating Prunes Can Help To Control Weight

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have found that eating prunes as part of a weight control diet can improve weight loss.


Consumption of dried fruit is not readily recommended during weight loss despite evidence it enhances feelings of fullness.
However, a study by the...
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Researchers To Simulate Climate Change In High Tunnels

Researchers from the Cornell University developed an environment simulating potential climate change. To find out what will happen to current crops such as lettuce, radish and spinach they built up an unheated greenhouse covered by a single layer of clear polyethylene.


C ornell researchers aim ...
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Fine Seafood Co Smoked Salmon Recalled

UNITED KINGDOM – The Fine Seafood Company has recalled its ‘Whiskey Cured and Oak Smoked’ Smoked Salmon because of high levels of Listeria monocytogenes. This is a bacterium that can cause illness in certain groups of people, such as pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies,...
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European Solar Panels Are More Greener Than Chinese

A new study from Northwestern University shows that solar panels made in Europe have a lower overall carbon footprint and are likely to use substantially less energy during manufacturing than made in China.


Solar panels made in China have a higher overall carbon footprint and are likely to use...
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Airplane Traffic Has Serious Implications For The Health Of Residents Near Airports

A new study finds that heavy airplane traffic can contribute even more pollution, and the effect continues for up to 10 miles away from the airport.


Congested freeways crawling with cars and trucks are notorious for causing smog in Los Angeles, but a new study finds that heavy airplane traffic...
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Swimmers Gain An Advantage When They Recover With Chocolate Milk

According to a new research swim times are significantly faster when swimmers recover with chocolate milk, compared to a typical sports drink or a calorie-free beverage.


Grabbing chocolate milk after a hard swim could give swimmers a performance edge, according to new research presented at one...
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New Projects To Reduce Health Risks E. coli In Beef

Texas A&M researchers are working on the long-term goal of the project is to reduce the occurrence and public health risks from Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in beef, while preserving an economically viable and sustainable beef industry.


Researchers from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and...
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Super Foods For Radiant Summer Skin

Watermelon hydrates cells so they’re plump and full; the high protein content in almonds stabilizes blood sugar, thereby minimizing acne flare-ups. Dieticians have listed five super foods for attaining a summer glow.


Chances are you have seen glow-enhancing creams and serums lining the shelves ...
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Vitamin E-Rich Oils Linked To Lung Inflammation

A new study shows drastically different health effects of vitamin E depending on its form. Increasing consumption of healthy vitamin E-rich oils can raise incidence of lung inflammation and, possibly, asthma.
 
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A large new Northwestern Medicine® study upends our ...
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Local Or Organic Food?

Researchers from a University of Florida show in their study that nearly one in five consumers confuse ‘local’ food with ‘organic’ food.


With more people buying local and organic food, consumers should know the difference between the two so they recognize what they’re buying, but nearly one in ...
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What Were Agronomic Conditions In Ancient Near East 12,000 Years Ago?

A new study from the University of Barcelona (UB) describes agronomic conditions in ancient Near East 12,000 years ago. It is the first time that direct evidences enable to know humidity and fertility conditions of crops.


A study co-headed by Josep Lluís Araus, professor from the University of ...
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Carrefour Spécialité Laitière 5% Mat.Gr Recalled

FRANCE – Carrefour Spécialité Laitière 5% Mat.Gr (Carrefour Specialty Dairy) has been recalled because presence of Bacillus cereus has been detected in some of the batches.
The recalled product is Carrefour Spécialité Laitière 5% Mat.Gr (Carrefour Specialty Dairy) packaged in 3x20cl packs w...
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Researchers Develop Drought Tolerant Mungbeans

Researchers from Queensland University of Technology have developed variety of tropical pulses, including mungbean, with deeper root system which was integral to the development of new drought tolerant varieties.


Mungbean industry representatives at QUT have had a sneak peak at the research...
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O Conaill Irish Handmade Dark Couverture Chocolate Bar Recalled

IRELAND – Milk protein was detected in a batch of O Conaill Irish Handmade Dark Couverture Chocolate Bar which was labelled as dairy free. The dairy free status cannot be assured in any of the batches and the dairy free claim is to be removed.
This may make this batch unsafe for consumers...
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Crean Tecnología Que Remueve Con Éxito Metales Pesados En Agua

Los métodos que tradicionalmente se usan para remover metales pesados de las aguas residuales tienen limitaciones, pues solo retiran cierto porcentaje y la cantidad restante es muy difícil de eliminar. Lo anterior motivó a un joven investigador egresado del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IP...
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Bacteria May Improve Low-Fat Products And Make Them Tastier

Scientists from South Dakota State University show that bacteria may improve low-fat products and help dairy producers.
 
SDSU dairy science associate professor Ashraf Hassan and doctoral student Nuria Garcia are refining an enzyme extracted from a unique bacterial strain that removes...
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Drinking Diet Beverages Helps People Lose Weight

A new study published in the journal of The Obesity Society confirms definitively that drinking diet beverages helps people lose weight.


In the new study scientists from the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center confirm that diet beverages can in fact help people lose...
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What Is The Future Of Sweet Cherry In Australia?

Researchers from the University of Tasmania predict that the future of sweet cherry crops may be at risk in Australia. The scientists say that these high-value crops could suffer, if climate change models are correct.


Predicted variations in global climates have fruit producers trying to...
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Light-Colored Insects Do Better In Warmer Areas Of Europe

A new study shows that light-colored insects, butterflies and dragonflies, are in favour of climate change.


Butterflies and dragonflies with a lighter shade of colour do better in warmer areas of Europe. This gives them a competitive advantage over the darker insects in the face of climate...
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Massive Rice Genomic Sequence Resource For Worldwide Use

The 3000 Rice Genomes Project, a collaboration between the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the International Rice Research Institute, and BGI, made 3,000 rice genome sequences publicly available on World Hunger Day.


The open-access, open-data journal GigaScience (published by BGI and...
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Monosodium Glutamate Linked To Obesity And Fatty Liver Disease

A new study shows that commonly used food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) plays a critical role in the initiation of obesity and disorders associated with the metabolic syndrome.
 
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The commonly used food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been linked to...
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Food Microbiology Testing Differs Around The Globe

Strategic Consulting, Inc. investigated global food microbiology testing to better understand variations in food safety testing practices across the globe. The findings were presented last week at the American Society for Microbiology General Meeting in Boston.


Food safety is a concern...
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Mycotoxin Protects Against Nematodes

Researchers have discovered a protein in the cells of one such ectomycorrhizal fungus which offers an additional advantage to the fungus-plant duo. It protects the fungus and possibly its roots, too, against nematodes


Most terrestrial plants enter into biocoenosis with funghi. Both sides...
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Asia Face A Potential Rise In Obesity

A new study of nutrition has found that developing countries in Asia may be set to join the first-world obesity epidemic. The study conducted by researchers from Australian National University covered 12 Asian countries.
“We have shown that countries across Asia are on a steep upward...
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Tips For Healthy Grilling

According to dietitians from University Hospitals Case Medical Center grilling is a way to eat healthier and even lose weight if done well.


Lisa Cimperman, RD, clinical dietitian at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, says “The grill is an excellent cooking option in the...
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Turning Used Coffee Grounds Into Compost

Researchers from the Kansas State University use coffee grounds from a campus coffee shop and using them as compost to cultivate gourmet mushrooms at the K-State Student Farm.


The researchers are taking used coffee grounds from a campus coffee shop and using them as compost to cultivate...
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BRC Issue 6 Manuals Price Reduced

While BRC is still working on BRC Standard Food Issue 7 we have reduce prices on our BRC Issue 6 Manual and BRC Issue 6 Manual Pack less than HALF PRICE! now. Our manuals will support you implementing and managing Food Safety Management Systems in your business.
Our BRC Issue 6 Manual can help ...
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The Science Of School Lunch

The Johnson Lab has developed state-of-the-art digital imaging to measure consumption. The researchers image children’s trays when they leave the line and then again when they’re finished eating.


In terms of ambience, Charlotte Central’s cafeteria is — well, conjure up your own eleme...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 21

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 19/05/2014, spoilage was detected in spicy sateh sauce from the Netherlands. The product was distributed to Belgium, Netherlands. RASFF reference No.: 2014.0682.
On 23/05/2014, undeclared soya...
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Novel Technology Identifies E. coli and Listeria Bacteria Directly From Complex Food Samples

PathoGenetix™ Inc. has developed Genome Sequence Scanning™technology, an automated system for rapid bacterial identification, which is use to confirm and strain type pathogenic bacteria.


New research from PathoGenetix, Inc. demonstrates the use of its Genome Sequence Scanning technology to con...
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ISO Develops Handbooks Supporting Food Safety Certification

ISO has developed new handbooks compiling two key standards for certifying food safety management systems puts all the information certification bodies need for reliable and efficient audits in one place.
ISO/TS 22003, which outlines requirements for bodies issuing certifications to ISO 22000 on ...
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Smartphones Used For Drawing Fine Dust Concentration

Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are developing a sensor connected to smartphones which will be used for drawing up a pollution map. The precision of the map will be the higher, the more people will take part.
 
Clean air alongside busy roads? The smartphone fine dust...
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KLAR AS Recalls Various Ruccola Salads

NORWAY – KLAR AS is recalling various Ruccola Salads because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be very serious for pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems. Listeria infection is most...
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Caribbean Pearl Shark Steaks Recalled

NORWAY – Bera Fisheries is recalling Caribbean Pearl Shark Steaks because the product has been detected with exceeded levels of heavy metals arsenic and mercury.
The product was sold in stores in Bergen, Oslo and Trondheim.
The recalled product is Caribbean Pearl Shark Steaks, Lot 371,...
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EFSA Delivers A Scientific Statement On Mycotoxins In Maize Products

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) estimates that a temporary increase in the levels of three mycotoxins – deoxynivalenol, fumonisins and zearalenone – in maize and maize products is unlikely to impact significantly on public health, using data supplied by France. However, for some consu...
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Don’t Get E. coli When Grilling

A Kansas State University food safety specialist provides with tips how to avoid E. coli contamination when grilling out.


The recall of 1.8 million pounds of beef for possible E. coli contamination may now be extended to grocery stores. A Kansas State University food safety specialist warns...
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European Farmers Adapting To Climate Change Can Help Slow The Decline For Some Crops

A new research shows that farmers in Europe will see crop yields affected as global temperatures rise, but that adaptation can help slow the decline for some crops.


A new Stanford study finds that due to an average 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit of warming expected by 2040, yields of wheat and barley...
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Inexpensive Food A Key Factor In Rising Obesity

Researchers say that widespread availability of inexpensive food appears to have the strongest link to obesity, after examining available evidence.


A new review summarizes what is known about economic factors tied to the obesity epidemic in the United States and concludes many common beliefs...
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Low-Carbohydrate Vegan Diet May Reduce Heart Disease Risk And Weight

A specific low-carbohydrate vegan diet, often called Eco-Atkins, may reduce the risk of heart disease by 10 per cent over 10 years in addition to weight loss.


Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital have shown for the first time that, in addition to weight loss, a specific low-carbohydrate...
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Food Science Behind Barbecue

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has provided insight into the food science behind barbecue. Guy Crosby, PhD, IFT spokesperson, addresses how a marinade works to keep your meat tender, how smoking can infuses new flavors into meat, searing and more.
1. How does using a marinade make meat...
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Chia Seeds May Be Potential Natural Ingredient

Chia seeds may be potential natural ingredient as the consumer demand for natural, healthy and non-animal source food ingredients are on the rise.


A new study from the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), shows that chia seeds when placed in water...
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Different Types of Vinegar May Benefit Health

A new review article in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), reports on recent studies showing different types of vinegars that may benefit human health.
The earliest known use of vinegar dates back more than 10,000 years ago and has been used as...
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Coffee Bean Acoustics

Coffee beans roasted into second crack. Credit: Preston S. Wilson

People around the world are drawn to coffee’s powerful allure — for its beloved smell, and taste, and for the caffeine boost it provides. As you enjoy your coffee beverage, however, odds are good you’re...
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Schmacon Takes Bacon To The Next Level

Schmacon is an all-beef alternative to traditional pork bacon. Credit: Schmaltz Products, LLC

Schmaltz Products developed an innovative alternative to pork bacon is made of “smoked and cured glazed beef slices” and has half the fat and calories and 60% less sodium than...
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Soil Bacteria May Provide Clues To Curbing Antibiotic Resistance

New research findings suggest that most genes from soil bacteria are not poised to contribute to antibiotic resistance in infectious bacteria.


Drug-resistant bacteria annually sicken 2 million Americans and kill at least 23,000. A driving force behind this growing public health threat is the...
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Red Wine Can Help Prevent Cavities

A new research can lead to the development of natural products that ward off dental diseases with fewer side effects. Researchers found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities.


A new study has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract,...
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Olive Oil On Your Salad Can Protect From Hypertension

A new study shows that nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can help protecting you from hypertension. It explains why some previous studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet can reduce blood pressure.


A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables,...
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Can Plants And Animals Evolve To Keep Pace With Climate Change?

A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that for at least one widely-studied plant, the European climate is changing fast enough that strains from Southern Europe already grow better in the north than established local varieties.
Small and fa...
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EFSA Reports: Pesticide Residue In Food Adherence Rates Above 97%

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reported that over 97% of samples tested in the latest monitoring programme of pesticides in food contain residue levels that fall within permissible limits.


Over 97% of samples tested in the latest Europe-wide monitoring programme of pesticides in...
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Can Stem Cells Be A Source For Eco-Friendly Meat?

In the new study scientists outline a potential meat manufacturing process, starting with a vial of cells taken from a cell bank and ending with a pressed cake of minced meat.


The scientific progress that has made it possible to dream of a future in which faulty organs could be regrown from ...
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Bacteria Can Linger On Airplane Surfaces For Days

A new research finds that bacteria can linger on surfaces commonly found in airplane cabins even up to seven days.


Disease-causing bacteria can linger on surfaces commonly found in airplane cabins for days, even up to a week, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the...
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Auchan BIO Galettes de Maïs Recalled

FRANCE – Auchan BIO Galettes de Maïs (Corn Cakes) have been recalled because the product has been detected to be contaminated with mycotoxins.
The recalled product is Auchan BIO Galettes de Maïs (Corn Cakes) packaged in 120g packs with EAN barcode: 3596710323210 and Best before date: 2...
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Mobile Phones Can Cause Allergic Reactions

Mobile phones and related devices have been identified as sources of metal sensitization and potential causes of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).


Studies have identified mobile phones and related devices as sources of metal sensitization and potential causes of allergic contact dermatitis...
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El CDTI Certifica A Biótica Un Equipo Biosensor Para La Detección Automatizada De La Bacteria E. Coli

Biótica. Credit: Damián Llorens

Gracias al apoyo del programa Innocash, programa gestionado por la Fundación Genoma España, la empresa Biótica, ubicada en el Parque Científico de la Universidad Jaume I Espaitec, ha desarrollado un sistema automatizado de laboratorio que permite la detección r...
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Olive Oil Supplements May Protect Against the Adverse Vascular Effects of Air Pollution

A new study shows that olive oil supplements may help protecting against some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution.


Taking olive oil supplements may counteract some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution, according to a new study...
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3M Petrifilm Salmonella Express System Receives First AOAC Official Methods of Analysis Validation

3M Food Safety announced that its 3M™ Petrifilm™ Salmonella Express System has been validated through AOAC INTERNATIONAL as a First Action Official Method of Analysis (OMA method number 2014.01) for the detection of Salmonella in raw ground beef, cooked breaded chicken nuggets, raw ground chick...
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New Strains Could Boost Consumer Acceptance Of Fuji Apples

A new long-term study finds new strains of Fuji apples. The introduction of new ‘Fuji’ strains could increase the apple’s popularity and drive up consumer approval.


Fuji apples have become increasingly popular among consumers, but the apple variety faces some challenges on...
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Biotica’s E. coli Rapid Detection Techniques Certified

Centre for Technological and Industrial Development (CDTI, in Spanish) certified Biótica’s rapid detection techniques for pathogen microorganisms. Biótica has developed an automated laboratory system that rapidly detects the E. coli bacterium.
 
Biótica. Credit: Damián Llorens

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Free Access to Aquaculture Research Infrastructures

Aquaculture Infrastructures for Excellence in European Fish Research (AQUAEXCEL) invites proposals from European research groups for scientific research that utilises the facilities of any of the participating Aquaculture Research Infrastructures. The 8th AQUAEXCEL Call for Access is now open,...
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Many Schools Not Meeting Ideal Tap Water Access Criteria

According to new research from the American Journal of Public Health, many schools are not providing tap water that meets excellent water access criteria.
Researchers conducted phone interviews at 240 California public schools. School administrators were asked various questions regarding the ...
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Emphasizing Healthy Eating Norms Could Be More Effective Than Food Taxes Or Food Zoning Restrictions

Promoting healthy eating norms is found to be more effective in increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables and lowering fast food consumption than increasing food taxes or fast food zoning regulations, according to a new study from the American Journal of Public Health.
Using a computer ...
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Biotecnólogos Mexicanos Crean Exitoso Producto Que Optimiza Calidad Del Mango

Científicos mexicanos desarrollaron un biofungicida capaz de aumentar la calidad del mango mediante la inhibición de una enfermedad que provoca manchas negras en ese fruto, conocida como atracnosis. Ese producto detonó que sus creadores, quienes son investigadores del Instituto de Bi...
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Salmonella's Hide-And-Seek

A new study reveals how some Salmonella bacteria hide from the immune system, allowing them to persist and cause systemic infection. The findings could help researchers craft a more effective vaccine against Salmonella.


The body’s innate immune system is a first line of defense, intent on...
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Benefits Of Traditional Raw-Milk Cheese

Researchers have showed that traditional cheeses have unrivalled advantages in terms of both their diversity and their gustatory richness, but also regarding their protection against pathogenic agents.


Research scientists from INRA, Université de Caen and Université de Franche-Comté have re...
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40% Of Spices Sold In Bulk Contain Contaminates

Research from Kansas State University in Olathe has shown that four out of 10 spices, sold in bulk in the Kansas City metro area, contain contaminates that could be harmful to your health
 
Researchers at K-State Olathe have found that four out of 10 bulk spices purchased in the Kansas...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 20

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 16/05/2014, Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) was detected in frozen chicken single fillets from Lithuania, via Belgium. The product was distributed to Slovenia. RASFF reference No.:...
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Halal Market Tandoori Masala Chicken Drumsticks Recalled

UNITED KINGDOM – Ana Food Packaging Ltd is recalling its Halal Market Tandoori Masala Chicken Drumsticks with a use-by date of 19 May 2014 because the product contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for those with an allergy or...
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