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Reaching for sustainability in the tea industry
The tea industry sees many stages where sustainability could be ignored, but the consumer plays a part in looking out for them. Here, Kate Harveston explores.
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Study finds avocados may help reduce obesity and prevent diabetes
Researchers at the University of Guelph have shown how a compound found exclusively in avocados can inhibit cellular processes that normally lead to diabetes.
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Team develops “industry first” technology to eliminate pathogens in flour
Agri Neo has developed a technology which eradicates 99.9 percent of pathogens in flour without the side effects of conventional heating techniques, and has been approved for use in the US and Canada.
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Simmons Prepared Foods recalls poultry products due to possible foreign matter
During further processing, Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc discovered extraneous materials in some of its poultry products. As a result, it is recalling around 2 million pounds of products.
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Consumer Reports points out safety concerns when buying supplements
A recent article by Consumer Reports has discussed the lack of regulations for supplements and what consumers should look out for when using them.
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No country immune to risk of African swine fever, says OIE
The head of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has warned that all countries, no matter their geographical location, are at risk of having African swine fever enter their borders.
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Nestlé USA recalls ready-to-bake refrigerated cookie dough products
Nestlé USA has announced a voluntary recall of its ready-to-bake refrigerated cookie dough products due to the potential presence of foreign material.
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FSIS issues public health alert for pork sausages due to undeclared allergen
New York Style Sausage Co reportedly sold raw pork sausage products containing undeclared sesame seeds, which were discovered by the FSIS during routine inspection label verification activities.
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Recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce “appears to be over”
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, involving 23 illnesses, that was likely associated with romaine lettuce, "appears to be over".
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A solution to the fight against Listeria?
A new technology has shown promising results in the fight against Listeria; Even Heir and Askild Holck from Nofima discuss the results.
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Wawona Frozen Food recalls frozen raspberries due to Hepatitis A risk
Wawona Frozen Foods is issuing this voluntary recall out of caution due to a positive test result taken as part of a government sampling programme.
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African Swine Fever and its implications for pork markets
Global pigmeat markets endured a tumultuous year in 2018 as trade tensions and animal disease outbreaks complicated life for producers and exporters. With few solutions on the horizon, everything points to a tough year ahead – although losses for some may mean opportunities for others.
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FDA releases PFAS testing method and final survey results
The FDA has made testing methods for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a number of food groups available, as well as the final results from its limited food sample testing surveys in June 2019.
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Climate change research predicts rice yields to fall and arsenic to rise
Stanford University researchers have simulated predicted environmental conditions of the year 2100, and results have shown a decrease in rice yields and a rise in toxic arsenic levels in rice due to increased temperatures.
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Report shows most fast food chains continue to overuse antibiotics in beef
Six major consumer, public health and environmental organisations have collaborated to score fast food restaurants' antibiotics policies and this year’s report has revealed low grades for beef.
