Dessaint Recalls Pates Salade and Salade

BELGIUM – Various Pates Salade and Salade products have been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled products are:



Product description
Barcode
Use by Date


123 SALADE POULET BACON 280G
3505700002004
All dates until 03/09/2014


123 S...
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Auchan Pause Snack Pâtes et Salade Recalled

FRANCE – Auchan Pause Snack Pâtes et Salade various products have been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled products are:
Pasta and salad TUNA 240G (Pâtes et salade THON 240G) with barcode: 3596710398416 and Use by Date: All d...
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Triano Brands Withdraws Tofutti Original Minis

UNITED KINGDOM – Triano Brands has withdrawn a batch of Tofutti Original Minis with a ‘best before’ date of 15 May 2015 because the product contains soya and this is not mentioned on the front of the packet. This makes the product a possible health risk for those with an...
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No-Calorie Sweeteners May Lead To Diet-Sabotaging Choices

A new research suggests that no-calorie sweeteners may lead to diet-sabotaging choices.


Do diet drinks help or hinder those trying to lose weight? New research from Texas Christian University (TCU) suggests that no-calorie sweeteners may lead to diet-sabotaging choices.
For the study,...
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EFSA Assesses Salmonella Outbreak

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has carried out an assessment due to increased outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis in Europe.


The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has carried out an assessment due to increased outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis in Europe. The outbreaks and...
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Cultivan Setas En Pañales Desechables Y Resuelven Problema De Basura

La tecnología de la UAM-A degrada los residuos de la prenda, reduce su volumen en 80 por ciento y permite el desarrollo de hongos comestibles.


La tecnología de la UAM-A degrada los residuos de la prenda, reduce su volumen en 80 por ciento y permite el desarrollo de hongos comestibles.
México es...
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Western Consumers Are Most Likely Early Adopters Of Insects As A Meat Substitute

A new study finds that the most likely early adopters of insects as a meat substitute in Western societies are young men with weak attitudes toward meat, who are open to trying novel foods.
 
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The most likely early adopters of insects as a meat substitute in Western...
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Why Listeria Is So Hard To Combat

Researchers uncover how cunning Listeria is and why it is so hard to fight. The discovery can help develop more efficient ways to combat the bacteria.


The harmful and potentially deadly bacterium Listeria is extremely good at adapting to changes. Now research from University of Southern...
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Water 'Thermostat' Could Help Engineer Drought-Resistant Crops

Researchers have identified a gene that could help scientists engineer drought-resistant crops.


Duke University researchers have identified a gene that could help scientists engineer drought-resistant crops. The gene, called OSCA1, encodes a protein in the cell membrane of plants that senses...
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Scientists Find Bronze Age Wine Cellar

Scientists found wine residue, herbal additives found in palace cellar jars.


A Bronze Age palace excavation reveals an ancient wine cellar, according to a study published August 27, 2014 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Andrew Koh from Brandeis University and colleagues.
Wine production,...
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How To Prevent Organic Food Fraud

Scientists studying conventional and organic tomatoes are devising a new way to make sure farms are labelling their produce appropriately, which could help prevent organic food fraud.


A growing number of consumers are willing to pay a premium for fruits, vegetables and other foods labelled...
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Does Food Advertising Make Us Eat More?

On a daily basis we are surrounded with images of appetizing and often unhealthy food on TV adverts, billboards, in magazines and everywhere we go.


On a daily basis we are surrounded with images of appetizing and often unhealthy food on TV adverts, billboards, in magazines and everywhere we...
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Eating Your Five-A-Day Is The Key To A Sexy Sun-Kissed Glow

A new and innovative study sheds new light on the importance of skin colour as a determiner of facial attractiveness.


Forget sun beds, sunbathing and fake tanning lotions. The secret to a sexy, healthy glow lies in eating your five-a-day, reveals new breakthrough research from Taylor &...
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Estudiantes De La Universidad Autónoma De Yucatán Obtienen Harina De Nopal Y La Comercializan

Diversos estudios han comprobado que algunas variedades del nopal resultan benéficas para la salud.


Diversos estudios han comprobado que algunas variedades del nopal resultan benéficas para la salud, al tener propiedades que ayudan a combatir enfermedades cardiovasculares, obesidad y la r...
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Producing Plastic From Seaweed

SEABIOPLAS is an FP7-funded project which aims to introduce sustainably cultivated seaweeds as feedstock for biodegradable bioplastics.


SEABIOPLAS is an FP7-funded project which aims to introduce sustainably cultivated seaweeds as feedstock for biodegradable bioplastics. Europe produced 57...
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The Food Science Behind Barbecue

Scientists provide insight into the food science behind barbecue and address how a marinade works to keep your meat tender, how smoking can infuses new flavors into meat, searing and more.


It’s that time of the year again when people are starting to fire up the grill for tailgating...
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Scientists Identify Gut Bacteria That Protect Against Food Allergies

A new study finds that the presence of Clostridia, a common class of gut bacteria, protects against food allergies.


The presence of Clostridia, a common class of gut bacteria, protects against food allergies, a new study in mice finds. By inducing immune responses that prevent food allergens...
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Black Carbon Linked To Cardiovascular Health

A new study suggests that black carbon may also increase women’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
 


Black carbon pollutants from wood smoke are known to trap heat near the earth’s surface and warm the climate. A new study led by McGill Professor Jill Baumgartner suggests that black carbon m...
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People From Low Socio-Economic Positions Still Eat More Salt

A new study shows that people from low socio-economic positions in Britain still eat more salt than those from higher socio-economic positions, irrespective of where they live.


A paper published in the BMJ Open journal and led by Warwick Medical School suggests social inequalities in salt...
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FSA Publishes Advice On The Safe Handling Of Eggs

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised caterers on the safe handling of eggs, because a strong circumstantial evidence suggests that eggs used in catering establishments may be linked to the recent outbreak of salmonella in England.
There is also evidence to indicate that cases in Europe...
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Facts and Myths About Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements

Calcium and vitamin D are essential to keeping bones strong, dense and healthy as we age, as well as preventing bone loss, osteporosis, and skeletal fractures.


Calcium and vitamin D are essential to keeping bones strong, dense and healthy as we age, as well as preventing bone loss,...
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New Gluten-Free Ingredient May Cause Allergic Reaction

Food safety specialists say that a popular new ingredient in gluten-free products could be causing an allergic reaction.


Lupin, a legume belonging to the same plant family as peanuts, is showing up as a wheat replacement in an increasing number of gluten-free products. The U.S. Food and Drug...
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EcoVerde Removes Odor And Contaminants From Wastewater

EcoVerde removes odor and other contaminants through a biological process based on bacteria that feed on hydrogen sulphide.


The company EcoVerde, by Mexican Humberto Uribe Luis Lobo, designed a new filtration system that removes odor and other pollutants from wastewater through a biological...
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New Feeding System Increases The Survival Rate In Poultry Farms

A new developed feeding system in poultry farms will lower over 86 million dollars a year in costs, increasing the survival rate in birds and avoids wastage of inputs.


With a new feeding system, the Mexican company Sephnos has reduced by 50 percent of the mortality rate in poultry farms. The...
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New Feeding System Increases The Survival Rate In Poultry Farms

A new developed feeding system in poultry farms will lower over 86 million dollars a year in costs, increasing the survival rate in birds and avoids wastage of inputs.


With a new feeding system, the Mexican company Sephnos has reduced by 50 percent of the mortality rate in poultry farms. The...
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China Retailer Offers Baby Milk Insurance After Food Safety Scandals

Redbaby, a Chinese retailer, is offering insurance to customers who buy infant milk powder, highlighting the lengths to which companies are going to address concerns about food safety in China.
Suning Commerce Group, which owns the Redbaby chain of stores, said it had launched the policy this...
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Antimicrobial Peptides For Healthy Pig Breeding

Scientists found a way to reduce the application of antibiotics in pig breeding by using antimicrobial peptides.


Scientists found a way to reduce the application of antibiotics in pig breeding by using antimicrobial peptides. The results of the study have just been published in the scientific...
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Ahorran Alimento, Incrementan Productividad En Granjas Y Ganan Premio De Tecnología

Con un nuevo sistema de alimentación, la empresa mexicana Sephnos logró reducir en 50 por ciento la tasa de mortalidad en granjas avícolas. El desarrollo orientado a aves también evita el desperdicio y la contaminación de la comida, situación que se tradujo en amplios márgenes de ganancia para ...
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Auchan Sauce Burger Recalled

FRANCE – Auchan Sauce Burger has been recalled because the product contains eggs and mustard. The allergens have not been mentioned on the list of ingredients and therefore may pose a risk to people who are allergic or intolerant to eggs or mustard.
The recalled product is Auchan Sauce...
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Why Cow Milk Allergen Is Actually Allergenic?

Researchers show in their new study that a specific protein in milk known as beta-lactoglobulin is able to initiate an allergy only when being devoid of iron.


Cow milk allergy occurs in children and in adults. Scientists at Messerli Research Institute at the Vetmeduni Vienna, the Medical...
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Bottled Mineral Water Quality Confirmed In Spain

A new study revealed that bottled water sold in Spain is practically free of constituents given off by plastic packaging or glass bottle lids. Researchers analysed more than 130 types of mineral water.
 
The study indicate that the packaging, whether it be plastic or glass, and the...
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Novel Plastics Recycling Methods

Researchers have developed a new process which will greatly simplify the process of sorting plastics in recycling plants.


Researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich have developed a new process which will greatly simplify the process of sorting plastics in recycling plants....
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Okra Extracts May Increase Ice Cream Shelf-Life

A new study shows how okra extracts can be used as a stabilizer in ice cream.
 


While okra has been widely used as a vegetable for soups and stews, a new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), shows how okra extracts can be used as a...
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Students Reveals Science Behind Ice Cream

A student explains how food science plays an important role in the creation of ice cream.


Maya Warren, PhD student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and member of the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) explains how food science plays an important role in the...
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Cheese Matters When It Comes To Pizza

A new study found that the elasticity, free oil, moisture, water activity and transition temperature all influence the color uniformity of cheeses.


Most consumers have an idea what they want their pizza slice to look like. Golden cheese with that dark toasted-cheese color scattered in distinct...
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Barbecue Food Safety Tips From FSA

With approaching summer bank holiday weekend Food Standards Agency (FSA) has guided on food safety standards for all barbecue enthusiasts. The FSA is encouraging to ensure food safety standards don’t slip when cooking outside.


With approaching summer bank holiday weekend Food Standards Agency (...
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Sainsbury's Recalls Freefrom Oaty Muesli

UNITED KINGDOM – Sainsbury’s has recalled its Freefrom Oaty Muesli because a limited number of packets may contain almonds and hazelnuts, which are not declared on the label. This poses a public health risk to those who are allergic to almonds and/or hazelnuts.
The recalled product...
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Waitrose Recalls Brazilian Chardonnay

UNITED KINGDOM – Waitrose has recalled its Waitrose Brazilian Chardonnay as the product contains sulphites, which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for those with a sensitivity to sulphites.
The recalled product is Waitrose Brazilian...
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Biodegradable Plastic Made Out Of Waste From Rice, Parsley And Other Foods

Researchers developed a novel process which could help the world deal with its agricultural and plastic waste problems.


Your chairs, synthetic rugs and plastic bags could one day be made out of cocoa, rice and vegetable waste rather than petroleum, scientists are now reporting. The novel...
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Children And Adults Not Reaching The Recommended Daily Intake Amounts Of Fruit And Vegetable

A new report finds that children are eating more whole fruits and drinking less fruit juice, while vegetable intake remains the same.


Changes to a supplemental nutrition program are improving the number of fruits eaten daily by children, but kids and adults still aren’t reaching the...
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Global Food Traceability Regulations And Requirements Of 21 Countries Compared

A new report evaluates and compares the food traceability regulations of 21 Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) countries.


The Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) just released a new report in the peer-reviewed journal, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and...
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GFTC Issues Best Practices Guidance Document On Food Traceability

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) issued a guidance document on the best practices in food traceability.


The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) issued a guidance document on the best practices in food...
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Seafood Mislabeling Can Expose Consumers To Unexpectedly High Levels Of Mercury

A new research shows that seafood substitutions which falsely present a fish of the same species, but from a different geographic origin are the most dangerous mislabeling offense.


New measurements from fish purchased at retail seafood counters in 10 different states show the extent to which...
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Mars Chocolate Drinks Recalls Mars Milk, Bounty Drink, Snickers Shake And Milky Way Milk

GERMANY, BELGIUM, THE NETHERLANDS, FRANCE – Mars Chocolate Drinks is recalling Mars Milk, Bounty Drink, Snickers Shake and Milky Way Milk because some of the batches may be contaminated with bacteria Bacillus Subtilis.
The recalled products are:

Mars Milk (350 ml)
Bounty Drink (350...
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Bacteria Detected In Food May Cause Abortions

Researchers have confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in foods of animal origin, which causing mainly diarrheal infections as a first symptom, but in more aggressive situations generates abortions and meningitis.


The results of the research conducted in the ICAS Culiacán reveal ...
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Crea Mexicano En EU Exitosa Tecnología Y Empresa Para Tratar Aguas Residuales

La compañía EcoVerde, del mexicano Luis Humberto Uribe Lobo, diseñó un nuevo sistema de filtrado que retira el mal olor y otros gases contaminantes provenientes de las aguas residuales y diversas industrias por medio de un proceso biológico a base de bacterias que se alimentan del ácido sulfh...
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Alchemy SISTEM To Boost Food Safety Awareness In Kanes Foods

Kanes Foods, a supplier of fresh prepared foods, has partnered with US food industry specialist company Alchemy at its four-factory site in Worcestershire to streamline training.
Under the partnership, Alchemy is helping Kanes Foods to simplify the delivery and documentation of critical food...
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Pipeline Metal Detectors Developed By Mettler-Toledo

Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection has developed new metal detection line to enhance food safety. The L Series Pipeline metal detectors has been included in the Mettler-Toledo range of product inspection technologies
These are designed to identify and remove metal contaminants from food...
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When Consuming Healthy Food, Size Matters

Focus should be on lowering the portion of the “vice” foods and correspondingly raising the portion of a healthy food to replace it.


Variety may trump virtue when it comes to the struggle to eat healthy, says a Vanderbilt marketing professor who studies consumer self-control and endorses ...
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Food Allergies More Widespread Among Inner-City Children

A new study shows that young inner-city children appear to suffer disproportionately from food allergies.


Already known for their higher-than-usual risk of asthma and environmental allergies, young inner-city children appear to suffer disproportionately from food allergies as well, according...
Read more Food Allergies More Widespread Among Inner-City Children

Easy Leaf Area Software Calculates Leaf Area From Digital Images

Researchers have developed a free Easy Leaf Area software to allow users to accurately measure leaf area from digital images in seconds.


Leaf measurements are often critical in plant physiological and ecological studies, but traditional methods have been time consuming and sometimes...
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Detectan En Alimentos Bacteria Que Causa Abortos Y Meningitis

Investigadores del Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD) confirmaron la presencia de la bacteria Listeria monocytogenes en alimentos de origen animal, expendidos en mercados de la ciudad de Culiacán, Sinaloa. El microorganismo causa, principalmente, infecciones diarreicas ...
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"Président" Roquefort Recalled

GERMANY – LactalisDeutschland GmbH is recalling “Président” Roquefort (“Président” Roquefort aus roher Schafsmilch) because the product may be contaminated with verotoxin-producing E. coli. The product has been manufactured by Fabrique par société caves, 12250 Roq...
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Sigma "Makaron Swojski" Recalled

GERMANY – Sigma “Makaron Swojski” noodless produced for Monolith International GmbH, 71083 Herrrenberg by P.P.H. Sigma; Miroslaw Sikorski, Rudniki 42-240, Poland has been recalled because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed to...
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Mars Chocolate Drinks Recalls Certain Milk Drink Products

IRELAND – Mars Chocolate Drinks is recalling certain milk drinks manufactured by Milchwerke Mittelelbe GmbH with ‘best before’ dates between 19th December 2014 and 11th April 2015. These batches are being recalled due to the presence of a bacterium known as Bacillus at elevated levels in so...
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Auchan Véritable Chorizo Espagnol Doux Recalled

FRANCE – Company PALACIOS is recalling Auchan Véritable Chorizo Espagnol Doux (Auchan Genuine Sweet Spanish Chorizo) because some of the batches may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product is Auchan Véritable Chorizo Espagnol Doux (Auchan Genuine Sweet Spanish Chorizo) with E...
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Colruyt Recalls Wok Strips Veggie Eger

BELGIUM – Colruyt is recalling wok strips Veggie Eger because mustard has not been declared on the list of ingredients and therefore may pose a risk to people who are allergic or have an intolerance to the allergen.
The recalled product is frozen Veggie Eger strips to wok packaged in 950 g...
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Mars Chocolate Drinks Recalled

UNITED KINGDOM – Mars Chocolate Drinks is recalling branded bottles of sports-cap drinks and 750ml milk drink products with ‘best before’ dates between and including 19 December 2014 and 11 April 2015. This is because they contain a type of the bacteria known as Bacillus, which can cause fo...
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New Technology To Boost Food Safety

RMD Technologies and Verizon have developed a new system with a ‘smart’ thermometer and communication network to boost food safety.


Orlando-based RMD Technologies and Verizon have jointly developed a new system with a ‘smart’ thermometer and communication network in a bid to protect customers a...
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Bamboo Pale Ale Beer From Modern Craft Brewery

A young entrepreneur opted for the manufacture and marketing of a beer made from bamboo, first of its kind in Mexico.


In order to be a novel alternative in the industry of microbreweries in Mexico, a young entrepreneur opted for the manufacture and marketing of a beer made from bamboo, first...
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Sustainable Green Alternatives To Fertilisers Could Boost Food Security

Lancaster University scientists are leading research looking at formulating sustainable fertilisers from renewable energy waste.


This new area of research aims to produce a sustainable, environmentally-friendlier source of soil conditioner and crop fertiliser that could also reduce costs to...
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Food Safety Tips for Packing School Lunches

The Institute of Food Technologists provides food safety tips on packing school lunchboxes.


When it comes to back-to-school safety, you cover the basics vigilantly, such as teaching kids to avoid strangers, buckling them in the car and providing appropriate safety gear when they play sports....
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Coming Soon: Genetically Edited Fruit?

A new research shows that advances that allow the precise editing of genomes now raise the possibility that fruit and other crops might be genetically improved without the need to introduce foreign genes.


Recent advances that allow the precise editing of genomes now raise the possibility that...
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Teachers Play Key Role In Program To Fight Childhood Obesity

A new research shows that when teachers direct these physical activities, young children become more active and less sedentary.


An innovative physical activities guide developed at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is helping North Carolina fight childhood obesity. New...
Read more Teachers Play Key Role In Program To Fight Childhood Obesity

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

A listeria...
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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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Pistachios May Lower Vascular Response To Stress In Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers say that eating pistachios may reduce the body’s response to the stresses of everyday life among people with type 2 diabetes.


Among people with type 2 diabetes, eating pistachios may reduce the body’s response to the stresses of everyday life, according to Penn State...
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Eating More Beans May Help Manage Weight

A new study found that consuming about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better weight management and weight loss.


Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better...
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Flavor Trumps Health For Blueberries Buying

A new research shows that taste trumps health benefits for blueberries buyers, sending a strong message that fruit consumers value flavor most.


Taste trumps health benefits for blueberries buyers, sending a strong message that fruit consumers value flavor most, new University of Florida...
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Farm Managers Play Leading Role In Postharvest Loss

A new research shows that farms lose 10 to 12 percent of their yield at various points along the postharvest route.


With all the effort it takes to grow a food crop from seed to sale, it may be surprising that some farms in Brazil lose 10 to 12 percent of their yield at various points along...
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How Science Sizzles In The Modern Kitchen

Some of the world’s finest chemists don’t wear lab coats. Instead, they don aprons and toques, and masterfully meld their passion for cooking with a growing awareness of the science behind the culinary arts.


Some of the world’s finest chemists don’t wear lab coats. Instead, they don aprons and ...
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New System To Detect Mercury In Water Systems

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have developed A new ultra-sensitive, low-cost and portable system for detecting mercury in environmental water.


A new ultra-sensitive, low-cost and portable system for detecting mercury in environmental water has been developed by University of...
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Consumption Of Resistant Starch May Help Reduce Cancer Risk

A new study shows that consumption of a type of starch that acts like fiber may help reduce colorectal cancer risk associated with a high red meat diet.


Consumption of a type of starch that acts like fiber may help reduce colorectal cancer risk associated with a high red meat diet, according...
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Researchers Develop Food Safety Social Media Guide

Researchers have developed guidelines on how to use social media to communicate effectively about food safety to help protect public health.
 
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To help protect public health, researchers from North Carolina State University have developed guidelines on how to...
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Eating Baked Fish May Boost Brain Health

A new study shows that eating broiled or baked fish once a week is good for the brain, regardless of how much omega-3 fatty acid it contains.


Eating baked or broiled fish once a week is good for the brain, regardless of how much omega-3 fatty acid it contains, according to researchers at the...
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Bisphenol A Linked To Food Intolerance

Researchers, for the first time, show that perinatal exposure to low doses of Bisphenol A could increase the risk of developing food intolerance in adulthood.


More than 20% of the global population suffer from food allergy or intolerance.  An environmental origin for these adverse food ...
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Reducing The Use Of Irrigation Water During Herb Production

New research from the University of Southampton is aiming to reduce the water footprint and increase shelf life of potted and cut herb production in the UK.


Focusing on a range of potted and cut herbs, including flat-leaved parsley, basil and coriander, the aim is to reduce the use of...
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Eating Less Meat Would Protect Water Resources

Researchers at Aalto University have found that eating less meat would protect water resources in dry areas around the world.


Eating less meat would protect water resources in dry areas around the world, researchers at Aalto University have found.
Reducing the use of animal products can have a...
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Sensory Food Network Funded In Ireland

The Department of Agriculture of Ireland has funded a new national network of excellence, Sensory Food Network Ireland. The network will work as a sustainable unit to address documented needs and gaps by the food industry in relation to sensory science.


Sensory Food Network Ireland is a new...
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EFSA Assesses Egg Storage Times

EFSA experts say that extending the storage time of eggs at home or at retail would increase Salmonella food poisoning risks. Experts focused on the risk to consumers posed by Salmonella Enteritidis, the bacteria responsible for causing the highest number of egg-borne outbreaks in...
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EFSA Assesses Storage Times And Storage Temperatures For Meat

EFSA scientific opinion that has assessed combinations of storage times and storage temperatures for different types of meat and compared bacterial growth in these scenarios to the current standards concluded that the time between slaughter and mincing of meat can be extended without causing...
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FSAI Survey Finds Presence Of Chicken And Bovine In Lamb Dishes

FSAI survey finds no horse DNA in beef products tested but presence of chicken and bovine DNA was found in takeaway lamb dishes.


The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) published the findings of two surveys examining the authenticity of beef and lamb products. As part of an ongoing EU-wide...
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USDA Implements New Inspection System for Poultry Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announced additional food safety requirements for poultry products, which include new preventative measures, re-focused inspection activities that will prevent thousands of illnesses annually and improved coordination on worker safety.


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