Food & Beverage
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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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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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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January 2, 2013
Many consumers are now focusing on health and carefully choose the products they buy and use.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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