IRELAND – Milk protein (casein) was detected in batches of the “The Redwood Co. Wot No Dairy?” desserts which are labelled as dairy free. This makes the affected products unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk or its constituents. Please note that the implicated des...
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Monday, 21 July 2014
“The Redwood Co. Wot No Dairy?” Desserts Recalled
Friday, 18 July 2014
Preventing Foodborne Illness, Naturally -- With Cinnamon
Scientists from the Washington State University have found that cinnamon essential oil kills several strains of E. coli. It will help improve food safety and reduce or eliminate cases of food poisoning and related deaths.
Seeking ways to prevent some of the most serious foodborne illnesses...
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Lean Beef Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
A recent research by nutritional scientists shows that eating lean beef can reduce risk factors for heart disease.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, a growing body of evidence shows that eating lean beef can reduce risk factors for heart disease, according to recent research by nutritional...
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Researchers Study Cheese To Understand How Microbial Communities Form
Scientists study the bacteria and fungi that live on cheese, in an effort to better understand how microbial communities form.
A Bauer Fellow at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ Center for Systems Biology, Dutton and her lab study cheese – or more precisely – the bacteria and fungi that ...
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European Kids Eat Not Enough Fruit And Vegetables
Researchers at Örebro University and Karolinska Institutet show that Less than every fourth child in Europe have enough fruit and vegetables included in their daily diet.
Less than every fourth child in Europe have enough fruit and vegetables included in their daily diet, a study by Swedish ...
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Atlantic Salmon Have Good Capacity To Adapt To Warmer Waters
Scientists at the University of Oslo and University of British Columbia have discovered that populations of Atlantic salmon have a surprisingly good capacity to adjust to warmer temperatures that are being seen with climate change. The finding about Atlantic species adds to recent UBC-supported...
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'Wot, No Dairy?' Desserts Recalled
UNITE KINGDOM – VBites Foods is recalling two ‘Wot, No Dairy?’ dessert products because they may contain milk, which is not mentioned on the labels. This makes the products a possible health risk for anyone who has an allergy or intolerance to milk or its constituents. No other...
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Thursday, 17 July 2014
EFSA Establishes ADI For Sunset Yellow
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for the food colour Sunset Yellow. Experts have concluded that estimates of consumer exposure are well below this new ADI for all age groups.
In 2009 the EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources...
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Waste Products Of Grapes Used To Produce A Natural Skin Care Range
Researchers from the University of Leeds produced a natural skin care range using the waste products of grapes.
The research team at Keracol found a new way to extract resveratrol, a natural molecule found in the outer skins of red grapes, which is an antioxidant and known to have protective...
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Stink Bugs Monitored And Controlled In A Natural Way
Scientists discovered certain stink bug pheromone components and made them artificially in the lab for the first time, and these substances can be used to monitor and manage their populations.
Anyone who has squashed a stink bug knows why they got their name. Although just a nuisance to...
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Mediterranean Diet Has Varied Effects On Cognitive Decline Among Different Races
A new study shows that while the Mediterranean diet may have broad health benefits, its impact on cognitive decline differs among race-specific populations.
The team of researchers, including Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU Prof. Danit R. Shahar RD, Ph.D, analyzed an NIH/NIA...
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EU School Food Policies Mapped For The First Time
EU has published the report on school food policies in Europe which shows that European countries acknowledge the important contribution of school food to children’s health, development and performance at school.
Distribution of mandatory (orange) and voluntary (blue) national...
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What Do Google Searches Tell Us About Our Climate Change Fears?
Republicans search the Net for information about the weather, climate change and global warming during extremely hot or cold spells. Democrats google these terms when they experience changes in the average temperatures. These are some of the surprising findings from a study by Corey Lang of...
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Wednesday, 16 July 2014
EFSA Assesses Polypropylene Recycling Process ‘Petra Polimeri’
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been requested to evaluate the process “Petra Polimeri” used to recycle polypropylene trays and insert trays for use as food contact material.
The Ministero della Salute, Italy, requested the evaluation of the plastic recycling process “Petra Polim...
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Stress and High-Fat Meals Combine to Slow Metabolism in Women
A new study in women suggests that experiencing one or more stressful events the day before eating a single high-fat meal can slow the body’s metabolism, potentially contributing to weight gain.
Researchers questioned study participants about the previous day’s stressors before giving them a me...
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Food Safety Campaign To Keep Older Adults Safe
Iowa State University experts developed food safety campaign to protect older adults from foodborne illnesses.
Iowa State University researchers are targeting leafy greens in an effort to protect older adults from foodborne illnesses. Leafy greens are a common source of contamination in such...
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Experts Recommend Avoiding Rice Drinks For Infants And Young Children
Experts recommends avoiding rice drinks as inorganic arsenic in rice and rice-based foods poses health concerns in infants and young children.
Inorganic arsenic in rice and rice-based foods poses health concerns in infants and young children, and steps should be taken to minimize exposure,...
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Expert Collaboration Is The Key To Sustainable Growth Of Aquaculture Industry
Researchers propose “One Health” model to guide sustainable growth of aquaculture industry.
Getting more people to eat seafood because it’s a healthier option will need careful planning to ensure that the expansion of the aquaculture sector does not pose a risk to the...
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Crean Científicos Potosinos Nueva Tecnología De Refrigeración
Mayor eficiencia energética y menor contaminación atmosférica son los principales beneficios que ofrece la refrigeración magnética basada en materiales sólidos frente a la convencional, que opera mediante la comprensión y expansión de gas en forma cíclica. Lo anterior motivó a científicos del I...
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Tuesday, 15 July 2014
Progress In Allergic Asthma Research After Ingestion Of Fruits
Researchers at the UPM suggest that the interaction between two proteins can be the responsible for the allergic asthma episodes after eating an infected fruit.
A research group of the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP) of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) conducted ...
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