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Exposure to BPA associated with heart, kidney disease in children, study finds

January 10, 2013
Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical still found in aluminum cans, appears to be associated with a biomarker for higher risk of heart and kidney disease in children and adolescents.
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FDA issues warning letter over Salmonella outbreak

January 7, 2013
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter in relation to a Salmonella outbreak caused by cantaloupes produced on a farm in Indiana, which sickened 261 people and killed three.
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Canadian frozen beef burgers recalled over E.coli threat

January 2, 2013
Concerns over possible disease outbreak caused by E.coli found in frozen burgers in Canada have prompted an extensive investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and a recall of products.
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Food processing industry challenged by demand for healthy, stable oils

January 2, 2013
Many consumers are now focusing on health and carefully choose the products they buy and use.
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Investigation reveals safety issues in beef processing plants

December 20, 2012
An investigation by the Kansas City Star has exposed serious safety issues related to the U.S. beef processing industry.
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US milk processing industry facing hard times

December 19, 2012
The U.S. milk processing industry has been going through tough times, as a drop in the consumption of milk continues to affect businesses across the entire supply chain.
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New method for keeping packaged food products presented

December 18, 2012
Inserting a tablet of living mycelium inside food packaging can make the product stay fresh for a longer period of time, according to a patent published recently.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers food-processing scholarships

December 13, 2012
LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Processing Center announced scholarship opportunities to support the professional development of individuals working in the field of food processing.
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FDA looks into possible health risks of energy drinks

December 13, 2012
WASHINGTON — According to a recently issued incident report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), energy drinks may have caused up to 18 deaths, with Monster and 5-Hour Energy drinks among the alleged culprits.
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FDA suspends peanut butter manufacturer's registration following Salmonella outbreak

December 6, 2012
PORTALES, N.M. — A New Mexico-based peanut butter manufacturer was forced to halt all its operations following an investigation by the U.S. FDA.
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