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...
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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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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.


The U.S....
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Five-A-Day Of Fruit And Vegetables May Be Enough To Lower Risk Of Early Death

Five daily portions of fruit and vegetables may be enough to lower risk of early death


Eating five daily portions of fruit and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of death from any cause, particularly from cardiovascular disease, but beyond five portions appears to have no further...
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Pesticide DDT Linked To Slow Metabolism, Obesity And Diabetes

A new study shows show that developmental exposure to pesticide DDT increases the risk of females later developing metabolic syndrome.


Exposure of pregnant mice to the pesticide DDT is linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and related conditions in female offspring...
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At-Home Tests Will Help Detecting Potentially Dangerous Levels Of Caffeine

Scientists are developing a rapid, at-home test to detect even low levels of the stimulant in most beverages which will help detecting potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.


The shocking news of an Ohio teen who died of a caffeine overdose in May highlighted the potential dangers of the...
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Nuts Consumption Linked To 'Modest Decreases' In Blood Fats And Sugars

A new research says that eating tree nuts appears to help reduce two of the five markers for metabolic syndrome, a group of factors that raise the risk for heart disease and other health problems such as diabetes and strokes.


Biggest reductions in triglycerides and blood glucose seen when tree...
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Prehistoric Dairy Farming At The Extremes

Research by the Universities of Bristol and Helsinki is the first of its kind to identify that dairying took place at this latitude – 60 degrees north of the equator.


Finland’s love of milk has been traced back to 2500 BC thanks to high-tech techniques to analyse residues preserved in f...
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What Is An Impact Of Soft Drinks In Meal Planning?

New research by academics in the University of Bristol’s Nutrition and Behaviour Unit (NBU) has looked into whether we take liquid calories into account when planning meals.


New research by academics in the University of Bristol’s Nutrition and Behaviour Unit (NBU) has looked into...
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Saint- Félicien Patrimoine Gourmand Recalled

LUXEMBOURG – CORA OSQCA is recalling Saint-Félicien “Heritage greedy” cheese (Saint- Félicien Patrimoine gourmand) because the product may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O26: H11.
The recalled product is Saint-Félicien “Heritage greedy” cheese (Saint- Fé...
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It’s Restaurant Menu What Attracts When It Comes To Order

A new study shows that when it comes to what you order for dinner, two things matter most: what you see on the menu and how you imagine it will taste.
If you’ve ever ordered the wrong food at a restaurant, don’t blame yourself; blame the menu.  What you order may have less to do with what you w...
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Saint-Marcellin IGP / Saint-Félicien / Séchon de Vache / Tommes du Dauphiné Recalled

FRANCE – L’Etoile du Vercors is recalling all brands Saint-Marcellin IGP / Saint-Félicien / Séchon de Vache / Tommes du Dauphiné cheeses because the products may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O26: H11.
The recalled products are Saint-Marcellin IGP / Saint-Félicien / Séchon de ...
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Aldi Recalls Sweet Waffles

BELGIUM – Aldi is recalling “Sweet Waffles 7 x 50 g” because the product may contain traces of milk. The allergen has not been mentioned on the list of ingredients and therefore may pose a risk to people who are allergic or intolerant to milk. The waffles were sold in the provinces o...
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A New Mango Drink Enriched With Antioxidants

Researchers at the Universiti Teknologi MARA have enhanced the antioxidants present in mango fruit drink by adding the extracts of naturally occuring traditional herbs in Malaysia.


Researchers at the Universiti Teknologi MARA have enhanced the antioxidants present in mango fruit drink by...
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What Is The Role Of Dairy In Maintaining Adult Bone And Skeletal Muscle Health?

Researchers have examined interactions between four nutrients found in dairy products and their role in preserving bone and skeletal muscle.


Understanding that diets are often built around food groups rather than specific nutrients, researchers from Switzerland, France, and North America...
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Next-Generation Sequencing To Rapidly Identify Pathogens

Some diseases such as flu mutate and change rapidly, and can jump from humans to pigs and back to humans. Next-generation sequencing can be used to help update vaccines so they are still effective.


He calls himself the bug hunter, but the target of his work consists of viruses that can only be...
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Climate Change And Air Pollution Will Combine To Curb Food Supplies

Ozone and higher temperatures can combine to reduce crop yields, but effects will vary by region


Many studies have shown the potential for global climate change to cut food supplies. But these studies have, for the most part, ignored the interactions between increasing temperature and air...
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Peaches Recall Raises Concerns For Consumers

Experts say consumers need to throw out peaches included in a recall because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.


An Iowa State University food science expert says consumers need to throw out peaches included in a recall because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination....
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Unique Varieties Of Potatoes To Boost Consumption

Researchers have developed unique varieties of potatoes that have a tendency to appeal to a younger generation who are willing to try something different.


A decline in overall potato consumption has Texas A&M AgriLife Research breeders working on “designer” spuds that meet the time con...
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Barley With Resistance To Powdery Mildew

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have opened the way for the development of new lines of barley with resistance to powdery mildew.


New research at the University of Adelaide has opened the way for the development of new lines of barley with resistance to powdery mildew.
In...
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Bacteria Manipulate Salt To Build Shelters To Hibernate

Researchers have detected that when bacteria cells are introduced into a droplet of salt water bacteria manipulate the sodium chloride crystallisation to create formations, where they hibernate.
 
Dried biosaline patterns formed by the interaction of Escherichia coli cells with common...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 30

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 22/07/2014, undeclared celery was detected in instant chicken soup from Norway. The product was distributed to Norway, Iceland. RASFF reference No.: 2014.1011.
On 22/07/2014, undeclared peanut...
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Young’s Seafood Recalls Chip Shop Extra Large Fish Cakes

UNITED KINGDOM – Young’s Seafood Ltd is recalling its Chip Shop Extra Large Fish Cakes 2 Pack, with a ‘best before’ end date of December 2015, on a precautionary basis, because a limited number of packs have been found to be contaminated with small pieces of hard plastic. If y...
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Lidl Recalls Almonds

GERMANY – Lidl Germany is recalling Almond kernels (Mandelkerne ganz) because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled product is Almond kernels (“Mandelkerne ganz, 200 g Beutel”) packaged in 200g bags with best before date: 08/12/14 and 26/12/14 and Batch...
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Plaisir Des Ducs / Saint Azay Marque Repere Specialty Dry Sausage Recalled

FRANCE – Salaisons Maconnais is recalling Plaisir Des Ducs / Saint Azay Marque Repere Specialty Dry Sausage (Plaisir Des Ducs / Saint Azay Marque Repere Spécialité de Saucisson Sec) because the product may be contaminated with glass pieces. The recalled product was sold in the following s...
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Pesticide Methoxychlor May Lead To Disease And Obesity In Future Generations

Ancestral exposures to the pesticide methoxychlor may lead to adult onset kidney disease, ovarian disease and obesity in future generations


Washington State University researchers say ancestral exposures to the pesticide methoxychlor may lead to adult onset kidney disease, ovarian disease and...
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Farmers Market Vouchers May Boost Produce Consumption In Low-Income Families

A new research shows that vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets increase the amount of produce in the diets of some families on food assistance


Vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets increase the amount of produce in the diets of some families...
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New Perspective On Agricultural Plastic, Debris Burning, And Air Quality

A recent study shows that inclusion of agricultural plastic in debris piles has no effect on smoke emissions when woody shrubs, suppressed trees and other post-logging debris burned.


To reduce fire hazard in the United States, wildland managers often utilize the silvicultural practice of...
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New Methods Of Detecting Salmonella In Pork Meat Processing

Researchers have identified new methods of characterising and dectecting foodborne illness-causing Salmonella in pork meat processing and in bacteria in water, feed and food samples.


Infections caused by foodborne microorganisms are an increasing public health burden. In a PhD project at the...
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Obtienen Instituto Nacional De Pediatría Y Unam Singular Complemento Alimenticio Que Mejora Metabolismo

Con el propósito de identificar qué alimentos pueden mejorar el funcionamiento de los genes que hacen a las personas menos propensas a desarrollar enfermedades como diabetes y obesidad, la doctora María Cristina Fernández Mejía, del Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, descubrió que la vitamina bio...
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Rosemary And Oregano Contain Diabetes-Fighting Compounds

The popular culinary herbs oregano and rosemary are packed with healthful compounds, and now lab tests show they could work in much the same way as prescription anti-diabetic medication, scientists report. In their new study published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,...
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ETH Student Develops Filter For Clean Water Around The World

Roughly 780 million people around the world have no access to clean drinking water. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3.4 million people die from water-related diseases every year. ETH student Jeremy Nussbaumer set himself the goal of making a contribution to solving this...
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New Technology Detects Beneficial Bacteria In Food

Researchers developed a sensing microbiosensor that has been used to evaluate the growth of L. plantarum 299vm, a probiotic microorganism useful in the development of fermented dairy products.


In the food industry is very important to ensure the quality and safety of products consumed by the...
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China's Food Regulator Inspects 581 Food Businesses As Food Safety Scare Spreads

China’s food regulator has probed 581 restaurants, businesses and food distributors as it investigates a fast-spreading food safety scare that has dragged in a number of global brands and hit food outlets as far away as Japan.
Shanghai police detained five people on Wednesday, including...
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Frozen Blueberries Pack More Powerful Antioxidant Punch

Researchers from the South Dakota State University say that blueberries pack a powerful antioxidant punch, whether eaten fresh or from the freezer.


Blueberries pack a powerful antioxidant punch, whether eaten fresh or from the freezer, according to South Dakota State University graduate Marin...
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High-Salt Diet Linked To Increase Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

According to a new study people with Type 2 diabetes who eat a diet high in salt face twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease as those who consume less sodium.


People with Type 2 diabetes who eat a diet high in salt face twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease as those...
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Don’t Tell Kids Veggies Are Good for Them

A new study says when children hear about the benefits of healthy food, they’re less likely to eat it.


At some point, most kids will hear that drinking milk helps make their bones strong or that fish is food for the brain. But do these messages foster the idea that if something is good for us, ...
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'Nice ’n Easy Thai Chicken Panang' Ready Meal Recalled (Update)

IRELAND – The batch code notified by Geia Foods to the FSAI and Aldi Ireland was incorrect.  The correct product batch code that is subject to this recall is 17757100 B2710D.
The recalled product is “Nice ’n Easy Thai Chicken Panang with Jasmine Rice” (frozen) with best before e...
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Organic Apple Orchards Benefit From Green Compost Applications

In a new study scientists from the University of Arkansas recommend use of groundcover management systems, nutrients for apple trees in acidic soil conditions. It can improve soil quality in organically managed apple orchards.


In traditional apple orchards, effective management practices rely...
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Eating Meat Contributes To Climate Change

A new study finds that livestock emissions are on the rise and that beef cattle are responsible for far more greenhouse gas emissions than other types of animals.


Eating meat contributes to climate change, due to greenhouse gasses emitted by livestock. New research finds that livestock...
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Newly-Discovered Process Helps Fruit Flies Cope When Temperatures Get Cold

Now researchers from the University of Rochester and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory have found how animals’ cells manage to keep their biological processes coordinated.


Cold-blooded animals cannot regulate their body temperature, so their cells are stressed when facing temperature e...
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What Is The Real Price of Steak?

New research at the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals the comparative environmental costs of livestock-based foods.


We are told that eating beef is bad for the environment, but do we know its real cost? Are the other animal or animal-derived foods better or worse? New research at the...
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High-Fat Foods Linked To Loss Of Sense Of Smell

A new study from Florida State University indicates that consumption of high-fat foods can cause loss of sense of smell.


A new study from Florida State University neuroscientists says so, and it has researchers taking a closer look at how our diets could impact a whole range of human functions...
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'Nice ’n Easy Thai Chicken Panang' Ready Meal Recalled

IRELAND – Aldi Ireland is recalling all batches of the above ready meal as the “Chicken Peanut” ready meal was incorrectly packed as “Thai Chicken Panang.”  Peanut is an ingredient, but it is not declared. This product is unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of peanut or i...
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Aldi Withdraws Thai Chicken Panang

UNITED KINGDOM – Aldi Stores Ltd has withdrawn one date code of nice ‘n easy Thai Chicken Panang, because the packets contain ‘Thai Chicken Peanut’ which means the presence of peanuts is not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone who has an al...
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Essential Oils May Provide Good Source of Food Preservation

A new study found that essential oils may be able to be used as food preservatives in packaging to help extend the shelf-life of food products. The study has been published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in the Journal of Food Science.
Essential oils are concentrated liquids of...
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How Zinc Affects the Human Body?

Zinc is not only a vital element in various physiological processes; it is also a drug in the prevention of many diseases. Researchers identified zinc as one of the most important essential trace metals in human nutrition and lifestyle in a new review article in Comprehensive Reviews in Food...
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RASFF Food Alerts, Week 29

Here is the summary of food alerts issued by Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last week.
On 18/07/2014, risk of physical injury was detected, due to caps/lids blown off of overpressurised bottles or jars containing sambal oelek from the Netherlands. The product was distributed to...
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IFT Global Food Traceability Center Appoints Two New Advisory Council Members

Ian Williams, PhD, Chief of the Outbreak Response and Prevention Branch for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Robert Gravani, PhD, CFS, Food Science Professor at Cornell University, have both recently joined the Advisory Council for the Global Food Traceability Center...
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Probiotics Can Help Reducing Fat Accumulation In The Liver

Scientists show that the consumption of probiotics during thirty days helps diminish the accumulation of fat in the liver.


Spanish scientists have demonstrated through an experiment on obese rats that the consumption of probiotics during thirty days helps diminish the accumulation of fat in...
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Consumir Probióticos Durante Un Mes Ayuda A Disminuir La Acumulación De Grasa En El Hígado

Científicos españoles han demostrado en un experimento realizado con ratas obesas que consumir probióticos durante 30 días ayuda a disminuir la acumulación de grasa en el hígado. Este hallazgo, que publica hoy la revista PLOS ONE, supone un importante avance científico en la lucha contra la enf...
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Fromagerie Donge Brie de Meaux Recalled

IRELAND – Sheridan’s Cheesemongers is recalling the batch of Fromagerie Donge Brie de Meaux, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected cheese was supplied to a small number of speciality stores and point of sale notices are being displayed in stores advising c...
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“The Redwood Co. Wot No Dairy?” Desserts Recalled

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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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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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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