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Ultra-processed foods make up over half of US calorie intake, CDC finds
New CDC data reveals US diets are dominated by ultra-processed foods, especially among children, though consumption has dipped slightly in recent years.
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Nearly two million eggs recalled in US over Salmonella risk
August Egg Company recalls 1.7 million dozen eggs sold across nine US states after Salmonella outbreak sickens 79 and hospitalises 21.
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McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers linked to fatal E. coli outbreak in the US
Nearly 50 people have become ill, including one death, across 10 states, with those interviewed reporting eating at McDonald’s before falling ill.
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USDA proposes stricter Salmonella standards for poultry
The USDA's FSIS has proposed stricter regulations to reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry products, aiming to enhance food safety and decrease foodborne illnesses.
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Many US consumers unsure of how to heat food to prevent illness
A new survey has found that many US consumers do not know the correct temperatures to heat food to in order to kill viruses, and are unaware of the risks of drinking unpasteurised milk.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella and foreign objects
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food recalls that have occurred in the UK and US including chocolate being recalled due to the presence of plastic.
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How the FSIS is tackling US Salmonella infections
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released a proposed regulatory framework to reduce the risk of poultry products being contaminated with Salmonella. Here's what it comprises...
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Recall roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and plastic pieces
This week's recall roundup features a Listeria monocytogenes alert issued by the FDA as well as foreign object and undeclared allergen recalls.
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FDA warns consumers over Listeria ice cream outbreak
The FDA has confirmed that an investigation into Big Olaf Creamery as a possible source of the outbreak is ongoing, and has warned consumers of the typical symptoms to look out for.
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“First-of-its-kind” oatmeal aims to introduce babies to allergens early on
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A company, specialising in introducing allergens, to infants has developed a new oatmeal product to introduce babies to allergens “early and often”.
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Eradicating carbs in the evening could be beneficial for those with diabetes
A new study has found that eating certain foods late in the evening could cause further problems for those with diabetes.
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Is there a link between heavy metals and autism?
Debates have arisen over the years as to whether or not there is a link between heavy metals and child development. Now, a new court case hopes to shed a light on this once and for all.
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The New Food editorial team deliver the week's top food and beverage headlines in just one minute.
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FDA and CDC investigating multistate E. coli outbreak
The FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of E.coli In multiple US states which is thought to have been caused by organic spinach.
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Norovirus sweeps US university
More than 100 people have fallen ill with norovirus at Georgetown University in the States, but how the virus outbreak began is unknown.
