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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