Aldi Recalls Holly Lane Bakewell Slices

UNITED KINGDOM – Aldi Stores Ltd has recalled all batches of Holly Lane Bakewell Slices because they contain milk which is not mentioned in the allergen information on the product label. This makes the product a possible health risk for those with an allergy or intolerance to milk or its...
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Marexim AS Recalls Berries Slices

NORWAY – Marexim AS is recalling cake Berries Slices (Skogsbærkakestykker) because berries used in the cake are suspected to be infected with Hepatitis A virus.
Hepatitis A virus is primarily spread when an uninfected (and unvaccinated) person ingests food or water that is contaminated ...
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Scientists Help Developing A Longer Shelf-Life Lettuce

Researchers at the University of Southampton have helped to develop lettuce with a longer shelf-life. The salad undergoes rigorous processing that includes harvesting, transportation, washing, sanitisation, removal of excess water, and packaging.


Researchers at the University of Southampton...
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Oyster Aquaculture Can Improve Water Quality

Oyster aquaculture in the Potomac River estuary could significantly improve water quality. All of the nitrogen currently polluting the estuary could be removed if 40 percent of its river bed were used for shellfish cultivation.


Oyster aquaculture in the Potomac River estuary could result in...
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Midi Farci Fragola Recalled

GREECE – Greek Food Safety Authority (EFET) has initiated, following a consumer complaint, the recall of strawberry flavoured cake – Midi Farci Fragola, Do-Ra Snacs Srl because the presence of green mould has been found in the interior layer of the cake product as well as the...
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Benefits Of Crops Grown On Photovoltaic Farms

A new model for solar farms that “co-locates” crops and solar panels could result in a harvest of valuable biofuel plants along with solar energy.


Growing agave and other carefully chosen plants amid photovoltaic panels could allow solar farms not only to collect sunlight for...
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Nestle Fitness Fruits Recalled

GREECE – Greek Food Safety Authority (EFET) has initiated, following a consumer complaint, the recall of Nestle Fitness Fruits because of the presence of insect larvae in a whole grain breakfast cereal product distributed in the market.
The recalled product is Nestle Fitness Fruits with...
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Snack Food Ingredient To Speed Up The Removal Of Toxins In The Body

A low-calorie snack foods ingredient called olestra has been found to speed up the removal of toxins in the body. The olesta could reduce the levels of serum polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in people who had been exposed to PCBs.


According to a clinical trial led by University of Cincinnati...
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Croissant Panini Dolce Recalled

GREECE – Greek Food Safety Authority (EFET) has initiated, following a consumer complaint, the recall of Croissant Panini dolce because the presence of green mould has been found on the surface of the product.
The recalled product is Croissant Panini dolce with hazelnut praline filling, in p...
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Origin Of Cold-Adapted Yeasts That Make Lager Beer

As one of the most widely consumed and commercially important beverages on the planet, one would expect the experts to know everything there is to know about lager beer.


It was just a few years ago that scientists identified the South American yeast that, hundreds of years ago, somehow hitched...
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Home Cook Wonderbar Dark Chocolate Flavour Cake Covering Withdrawn

IRELAND – Following a report of one case of an allergic reaction after eating Home Cook Wonderbar Dark Chocolate Flavour Cake Covering, the product was tested and milk protein was detected in the implicated batch. The affected person is known to be allergic to both milk and egg.
Milk is...
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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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