Fondue Chinoise With Chicken Is A Risk For A Campylobacter Infections

A new study shows that fondue chinoise with chicken is one of the primary risk factors for a campylobacter infection in Switzerland in winter.


Meat fondue with chicken is one of the primary risk factors for a campylobacter infection in Switzerland in winter, a new study shows. At the end of...
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Energy Efficient Technologies Can Also Save Water

Researchers suggest that technology, policies or plans should also take environmental factors such as water usage into account when aiming to slow down climate change.


There’s more to trying to slow down climate change than just cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Technology, policies or plans t...
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Asda Smart Price Crisps Withdrawn

UNITED KINGDOM – Asda is withdrawing its Smart Price Crisps with a ‘best before’ date of 6 September 2014 because the product contains milk, barley and gluten which are not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or...
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Rossiki Salad Recalled

GREECE – The Greek Food Safety Authority Regional Directorate of East Macedonia and Thrace has initiated a recall of salad “Rossiki salad”, with branded “Rossiki salad, Mr Grand” (in Greek: « Ρώσικη σαλάτα “Μr GRAND”») because presence of mould has been identified during routing test. Therefore t...
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BRC Issue 7 Quality Manual Published

We have published the BRC Standards Issue 7 Quality Manual. The manual describes how manufacturers will comply with the requirements of the BRC (Issue 7, January 2015). The manual also includes: Codes of Practice; Protocols; Recommended Systems. Our manual covers all the Global Standards aspects...
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A New, Highly-Sensitive Method To Track Down Food Allergies

Scientists have developed a highly-sensitive method that can quickly and accurately identify the culprit proteins which in a food causes an allergic response to a patient.


Although food allergies are common, sufferers often don’t know exactly what in foods cause their allergic reactions....
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Acrylamide In Food Increases The Risk Of Developing Cancer

EFSA is launching a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion on acrylamide in food, developed by the Authority’s expert Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM).


Acrylamide is a chemical compound that typically forms in starchy food products during high-temperature cooking, i...
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Danish Crown Recalls Pork

SWEDEN – Danish Crown is recalling a batch of pork from the stores of the supermarket chains ICA and Axfood, because the product may contain traces of the banned hormone DES. The hormone found in the urine of a pig slaughtered in Sæby. DES stands for diethylstilbestrol and is a hormone ...
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Bionade Holunder And Bionade Streuobst Recalled

GERMANY – Bionade GmbH is recalling Bionade Holunder (0,5l PET-Flasche) and Bionade Streuobst (0,5l PET-Flasche) because the product may contain yeast cells that lead to fermentation processes. These yeasts can cause fermentation processes that can arise elevated levels of carbon dioxide...
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

A new technique allows plants to be grown and imaged inside microscopes. Credit: Daniel von Wangenheim

Growing plants in a microscope is helping scientists to view roots developing in 3D and in real time. “With the growth conditions under our control, we can explore how roots respond...
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Danish Efforts To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance Inspire In The U.S. Congress

Denmark was the first country in the world to ban the use of antimicrobial growth promoters for animals on a scientific basis.


Denmark’s systematic and scientific strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance in food production has been on the agenda at a briefing in the U.S. Congress. At the b...
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Neo-Carbon Energy Project To Help In Storage Of Solar And Wind Energy

Researchers have developed NEO-CARBON ENERGY project for a brand new energy system and its associated business sector in Finland.


VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has joined forces with Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Finland Futures Research Centre at the University of...
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Busca Mexicano Con Grupo Científico Europeo Reducir Costos En La Producción De Azúcar

El uso de plantas como insumos para obtener nuevos endulzantes de alto valor agregado es alternativa que en las últimas dos décadas ha transformado el mercado mundial de los edulcorantes. Por ello, el grupo de investigación dirigido por Gadi Rothenberg de la Universidad de Ámsterdam, en Hol...
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Reblochon Cheeses Recalled

GERMANY – Fromi GmbH is recalling Reblochon cheeses manufactured by Pochat et Fils France because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella Kedougou. The registration number of the manufacturer Fromagerie pochat operation is: FR. 74 116 050 CE .
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Reblochon Pochat Recalled

BELGIUM – Fromagerie Pochat et fils is recaaling Reblochon Pochat 240 g because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. It is recommended for people who hold the products described above not to consume and to destroy or return them to the point of sale where they will be...
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Fromageries Pochat Et Fils Recalls Petits Reblochons / ½ Reblochons / Gros Reblochons

FRANCE – Fromageries Pochat Et Fils is recalling Petits Reblochons / ½ Reblochons / Gros Reblochons because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled products are:
1/2 Reblochons health CE mark EN 74-011-060 printed in an oval on the package with Best Before Date: ...
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Learn Science And Do Not Be Scared Of Food Products And Ingredients

A new Cornell University study investigated food fears – why people have them and what can be done to correct misconceptions.


From the grocery aisle to the TV dial, health and safety claims about foods and their ingredients are dominating conversation, often scaring consumers away from many p...
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What Food Safety Experts Never Eat?

As a food safety scientist Doug Powell knows way too much about the dangers of undercooked meat to take chances on the barbecue. Powell doesn’t bring wine when he’s invited to dinner, he brings a food thermometer to every summer cookout. “I don’t get invited to dinner...
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Foodborne Pathogen Can Cause Disease In Some Breeds Of Chickens

According to a new research foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni is not a harmless commensal in chickens but can cause disease in some breeds.


Contrary to popular belief, the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni is not a harmless commensal in chickens but can cause disease in some breeds...
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Almonds Linked To Lower Risk Of Heart Disease

Eating almonds in your diet can reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping blood vessels healthy, scientists found.


Research found that they significantly increase the amount of antioxidants in the blood stream, reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow. These findings add weight to the...
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