Asian Food Import Recalls Peanuts

NORWAY – Asian Food Import AS is recalling raw peanuts packaged without shells, because routine test of the product indicated high levels of aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are type of toxins produced by molds. Aflatoxins are generally carcinogenic and can damage the genetic material (DNA) if...
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Green Tomatoes Help You To Grow Your Muscles

As unlikely as it sounds, green tomatoes may hold the answer to bigger, stronger muscles. Natural compound from green tomatoes stimulates muscle growth, improves muscle strength and endurance, and protects against muscle wasting.


Using a screening method that previously identified a compound...
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Farmers Are Advised To Adopt 'Collective Action'

Farmers often face the challenge of accessing markets and selling their produce at competitive prices. A new study shows that effective implementation of collective action improves market access for producers and reduces transaction costs leading to improved income and food...
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FSAI Launches Online Calorie Counter For Restaurants

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched a new online calculator MenuCal, which will help restaurants to put calorie totals on their menus. The system is considered the first of its kind in Europe. The calculator was developed by the FSAI specifically to reflect Irish eating...
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Scientists Target Milk Microbes That Can Survive Pasteurization

Bacteria that can affect consumer health and affect the dairy product quality have been combated by heating milk for more than a century. According to scientists milk microbes called thermoduric can survive pasteurization process. The scientists are searching for the way to combat heat-resistant...
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Are Energy Drinks Safe?

Missing key ingredient on energy drink can or bottle may lead to misconception that the product is safe and even perceived as a type of sports drink. Misconceptions about energy drinks could have health consequences.


Look closely at the label of any energy drink and you will likely notice a...
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Beauvais Wienergryde Recalled

DENMARK – Orkla Foods Denmark A/S is recalling Beauvais Wienergryde because the product may contain sharp metal pieces. Therefore the product may pose a health risk, metal pieces can cause damage in the oral cavity, throat and digestive system.
The recalled product is Beauvais Wienergryde...
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University And Retailer To Encourage Consumers To Environmentally-Friendly Shopping

Academics at Lancaster University and family-run retailer Booths are working together to try to reduce shoppers’ carbon footprints. Their aim is to develop effective ways of encouraging people to consider more environmentally-friendly shopping.


A new collaborative research project led by L...
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USDA To Encourage Consumption Of Drinking Water

Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program are being encouraged by USDA to promote better access to free drinking water during lunchtime and encourage students to drink more water.


A new USDA mandate calling for access to free drinking water during lunchtime at schools...
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Munchy Seeds Honey Seeds Recalled

UNITED KINGDOM – Lawncourt Harvest Ltd has recalled tubs of Munchy Seeds Honey Seeds with a ‘best before’ date of 19 September 2014 and 24 September 2014 because the product may contain small stones and pieces of glass.
The recalled product is Munchy Seeds Honey Seeds packaged...
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World's Leading Authorities Debates On GM Crops

Genetically Modified (GM) crops were was debated by some of the world’s leading authorities at Queen’s University Belfast. A panel of international food experts argued the pros and cons or GM crops at a special debate as part of the Food Integrity and Traceability Conference (ASSET...
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Detectives Wanted To Combat Food Fraud?

New unconventional fraud and special products with labels such as ‘sustainable’, ‘biological’ or ‘animal-friendly’ requires new advanced analytical methods. Information is required on which factors play a role in the vulnerability of organisations and the food chain for food fraud to combat it mo...
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Nueva Metodología Para Conocer Los Cambios En La Levadura Durante La Fermentación Del Vino

Rubén Martínez, licenciado en Biología y Bioquímica, ha desarrollado en su tesis doctoral una nueva metodología que permite conocer el estado fisiológico de la levadura en cada punto del proceso de fermentación del vino. “Utilizando un simil cinematográfico —explica—, la fermentación vínica ser...
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Kitchen Cutting Boards Remain A Source Of Bacteria After Use

In the new study researchers examined household and hospital kitchens. Their findings suggest that cutting boards remain a source of multi-drug resistant bacteria, such as E. coli, after use.


After handling raw poultry, hands of food preparers and cutting boards remain a source of transmission ...
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Soaps Promote The Colonization Of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria In Human Noses

Antimicrobial compound used in a range of antibacterial care products such household soaps, shampoos, kitchen surfaces, clothes and medical equipment was found in 41% of human noses. The agent promotes the colonization of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and could predispose some people to...
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Bad Cholesterol Can Be Reduced By Consumption of Peas

Regular consumption of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can significantly reduce bad cholesterol and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study from the researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital has found. However most North Americans would have to double intake of pulses to...
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Are Local Foods A First Choice For Experienced Restaurant Chefs?

Restaurant managers or food purchasing managers are likely to buy local foods if they have bought them in the past and would continue adding them to menus and store shelves. Managers indicated that local producer’s response time was one of the reasons when they considered buying local food...
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Specific Food Allergies Linked To Seasonal Allergies

Millions of people suffer from seasonal allergies, primarily occurring in spring and fall. Allergists linked the spring allergies with specific food allergies and advise how to control an environment to avoid health problems.


The Midwest’s high tree pollen count is primarily birch and oak, bad ...
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Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Dismisses Senior Managers

Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has dismissed seven senior managers due to ineffective controls and other violations. The disciplinary investigation is to establish inappropriate activities and alleged violations committed by the management. The news was announced by Mr. Plamen Mollov, the ...
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What Is The Difference Between A Cold And An Allergy?

Experts at Cincinnati provided parents with guidance how to recognise whether their children’s sneezing is due to a cold or allergies. Dr. Lierl and her team guided parents with tips to combat allergy symptoms.


One of the problems that parents may have during the springtime is deciphering w...
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