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YOUBITE, LLC recalls sausage products due to mislabelling
After a routine check, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) discovered that the details of the sausage casings were not declared on the product labels.
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England is “nowhere near” obesity goal, says CMO report
In her parting report, the CMO has called for action against junk food, including a ban on eating and drinking on public transport, in a bid to tackle obesity.
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Study assesses link between dried fruit and cancer risk
The California Prune Board urges further research into links between dried fruit consumption and reduced risk of some cancers.
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Flour recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
The J M Smucker Company has announced a recall of specific lots of Robin Hood® All Purpose Flour distributed and sold in the US due to possible E. coli contamination.
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FDA health educator’s nutrition toolkit now available
The toolkit provides resources that can help consumers understand the new Nutrition Facts label and how to use the information it provides to make informed food choices.
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Lipari Foods expands recent Listeria Monocytogenes contamination recall
The recall now includes Premo Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches and Fresh Ham & Cheese Sandwiches.
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Study shows impact of 2’FL on gut microbiota and metabolite production
DuPont™ Care4U™ 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) is said to have significant effects on the microbiota and metabolite production under simulated infant gut conditions.
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Preventing antibiotic resistance through natural remedies
New Food attended the Pukka Herb event ‘Before we really need antibiotics, what are the healthy alternatives?’ to discover how natural options might help secure the future of antibiotics.
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All-purpose flour recalled due to possible E. coli 026 contamination
King Arthur Flour has recalled its Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb. & 25 lb.) because of the potential presence of E. coli 026.
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Frozen blackberry product recalled
Cornerstone Premium Foods has issued a recall of a product containing frozen blackberries due to the potential of Norovirus contamination.
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Annual IFSAC report on the sources of foodborne illness released
The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration has released its most recent report about the origins of foodborne illness in the US.
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Tuna products recalled
Mical Seafood Inc. has recalled a number of tuna products because of potentially elevated levels of histamine.
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Industry already at deeper level than GAO labelling recommendations
Dr David Acheson, President and CEO of the Acheson Group, discusses current and future solutions to consumer confusion about date labelling on food product packaging.
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An apple carries 100 million “good” bacteria, study finds
The researchers compared the bacteria in conventional store-bought apples with those in visually matched fresh organic ones.
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Mass recalls of chicken products
Poultry supplier, Tip Top Poultry Inc. has recalled eight months’ worth of chicken products resulting in further recalls from the product distributors.
