Genetically Engineered Fruit Flies Could Save Crops

A new research reveals how the release of genetically engineered male flies could be used as an effective population suppression method, saving crops around the world.


Releasing genetically engineered fruit flies into the wild could prove to be a cheap, effective and environmentally friendly...
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Listeria Outbreak Kills 12 In Denmark

A building of Danish food company Joern A Rullepoelser AS is pictured in Hedehusene, Denmark on August 12, 2014. Since June, 12 Danes have died from the bacteria listeria, which has been traced to the food business in Hedehusene, the Statens Serum Institut said. — PHOTO: AFP

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Consumption Of Instant Noodles Linked To Heart Disease, Diabetes and Stroke

A new research shows that significant consumption of instant noodle may increase a person’s risk for cardiometabolic syndrome, especially in women.


Instant noodle eaters, take heed. Recent Baylor research shows that significant consumption of the convenient food product – ramen included – may i...
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Coop Recalls Sarah Bernhard Cake

NORWAY – Coop Norway is recalling Sarah Bernhard Cake (Sarah Bernhard-kake) because the product contains almonds. The allergen has not been mentioned on the list of ingredients and therefore may pose a risk to people who allergic to nuts.
The recalled product is Sarah Bernhard Cake (Sarah...
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Vinh Thuan Various Products Recalled

GERMANY – Asia Lac Thien, 04357 Leipzig and Son Tinh Trading GmbH, 04129 Leipzig is recalling various branded Vinh Thuan because excessive aluminium levels in finished flour mixtures have been identified in some of the batches. Therefore the product may pose a risk.
The recalled product...
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Etoile Du Vercors Fromage de Chèvre Frais «Tentation chèvre» Recalled

FRANCE, BELGIUM – Etoile Du Vercors Fromage de Chèvre Frais «Tentation chèvre» (Etoile Du Vercors “Temptation goat” Cheese) has been recalled because the some of the batches may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O26: H11.
The recalled product is Etoile Du Vercors Fromage de ...
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Soursop Fruit, A New Weapon Against Cancer?

Researchers set out to use the pulp of soursop fruit in applications different from consumption, analyzing it they found the presence of acetogenins, substances with chemotherapeutic properties.


The state of Nayarit, in Mexico, is one of the major producers of soursop (Annona muricata) at ...
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Keeping Filler Ingredients Out Of Your Cup Of Coffee

Surprise ingredients that are neither sweet nor flavorful may be hiding in coffee, and growing coffee shortages may increase the chance of having these fillers in the future.


Coffee drinkers beware: Surprise ingredients that are neither sweet nor flavorful may be hiding in your coffee, and...
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Cashews Safer To Eat For People Who Are Allergic To Them

Scientists are developing a method to process cashews that could make them safer to eat for people who are allergic to them.


For the millions of adults and children in the U.S. who have to shun nuts to avoid an allergic reaction, help could be on the way. Scientists are now developing a method...
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Adults Need To Double Fruit And Vegetable Intake To Get Nutrition Benefits

New global research reveals significant shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption.


New research published in the September issue of the British Journal of Nutrition highlights a significant shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption in people’s diets around the world. Commissioned b...
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What Contaminates Your Friday Night Glass Of Wine?

A new research analysed the chemical compound contaminating wine and answers the question why alcohol may be even more damaging to your health then you first thought.


We all know what risks our favourite wines and spirits pose to our health but now scientists reveal that the packaging of these...
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59% Of Fresh Chickens Show The Presence Of Campylobacter

The UK Government body, Food Standards Agency (FSA), has published the first set of quarterly results from a new survey of Campylobacter on fresh shop-bought chickens.


The UK Government body, Food Standards Agency (FSA), has published the first set of quarterly results from a new survey of...
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Saint Marcellin And Saint Felicien Cheeses Recalled

GERMANY – Saint Marcellin and Saint Felicien cheeses have been recalled because Verotoxigenic E. coli O26:H11 has been found in a batch of Saint Felicien cheese. The manufacturer, Etoile du Vercors, is recalling the above four types of cheese with the use by dates specified because they c...
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St Felicien, St Marcellin, Sechon de Vache and Tommes du Dauphine Cheeses Recalled

IRELAND – Verotoxigenic E. coli O26:H11 has been found in a batch of Saint Felicien cheese. The manufacturer, Etoile du Vercors, is recalling because they could have been made with the same contaminated raw milk. Affected cheeses were exported to Ireland to a small number of speciality s...
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Fine Seafood Co Recalls Smoked Salmon And Smoked Mackerel

UNITED KINGDOM – The Fine Seafood Co has recalled all packs of its Smoked Salmon 100g, because of the presence of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It has also recalled Plain Smoked Mackerel 240g and Peppered Smoked Mackerel 240g because these products have incorrect use-by...
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Dairy Crest Recalls Weight Watchers West Country Thick Cream Reduced Fat

UNITED KINGDOM – Dairy Crest Ltd is recalling Weight Watchers West Country Thick Cream: Reduced Fat with use-by dates of 13 August 2014 and 14 August 2014 because of the presence of high levels of the bacterium known as Bacillus cereus. This bacterium can cause food poisoning and means the...
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Auchan Arôme Fleur d'Oranger Recalled

FRANCE – Auchan Arôme Fleur d’Oranger (Auchan Aroma Orange Blossom) has been recalled because microbiological non-compliance has been detected in the product.
The recalled product is Auchan Arôme Fleur d’Oranger (Auchan Aroma Orange Blossom) with barcode EAN: 3596710379194, Lot ...
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Caffeine Linked To Lower Incidence Of Tinnitus

Researchers observe that women with a higher intake of caffeine had a lower incidence of unexplained ear ringing


New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) finds that higher caffeine intake is associated with lower rates of tinnitus, often described as a ringing or buzzing...
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Eating At Fast Food Associated With Increases In The Intake Of Calories, Sugar, Saturated Fat, And Sodium

A new study shows that eating at both fast-food and full-service restaurants is associated with significant increases in the intake of calories, sugar, saturated fat, and sodium.


For adults, eating at both fast-food and full-service restaurants is associated with significant increases in the...
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Web Tool Could Add $1.7 Million Over 10 Years To Strawberry Farms

Researchers developed web tool can bring growers $1.7 million more in net profits over 10 years than a calendar-based fungicide system.


A University of Florida-developed web tool can bring growers $1.7 million more in net profits over 10 years than a calendar-based fungicide system because it...
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