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French safety agency perplexed over 'metallic' pine nut

17-Nov-2009 - analyses of the pinenuts have failed to detect contaminants or chemical residues. "The hypothesis

Three speedy GM maize approvals ease soy imports

03-Nov-2009 - for food and feed. The contamination is thought to have occurred as containers are often shared

EFSA recommends reduction of inorganic arsenic intake

23-Oct-2009 - products, after the EFSA panel on contaminants concluded that dietary exposure should be reduced. ... products, after the EFSA panel on contaminants concluded that dietary exposure should be reduced. ... Authority (EFSA), to assess the health risks related to arsenic as a contaminant in foodstuffs

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Gallani appointed FDF director, food science and safety

21-Oct-2009 - previously worked for the FSA on on nuclear discharges to the environment, organic chemical contaminants

Heat foreign berries to kill norovirus, urges Finland

09-Oct-2009 - before use. The virus can enter the fruit through contaminated irrigation water, and it stays alive

Enzymes could enhance oat-based gluten-free breads

02-Oct-2009 - gluten there is some concern over their presence in foods since they are commonly contaminated during

Soy protein could lead to foamier egg foams: Study

31-Aug-2009 - soy protein which could also improve the foaming performance of egg white contaminated with yolk or ingredient in foaming formulation, especially when the egg white protein is suspected of lipid contamination

Food safety survey finds low pesticide residues

20-Aug-2009 - were mostly contaminated with chlorothalinol (Bravo) or dithiocarbomates respectively, and sometimes

Alternative grains may boost coeliac nutrition

04-Aug-2009 - concern over their presence in foods since they are commonly contaminated during processing with gluten

Imported ready meals a worry for many Irish

31-Jul-2009 - of contamination. Where foods come from Cereals, fruit and vegetables make up a major part of foods

Congress event defends supplements against athlete attack

20-Nov-2009 - The issues of steroid contamination and the tendency for athletes to blame doping offences on contaminated sports supplements was discussed by attendees at the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus ... dietary supplements, contamination, steroids

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Senate panel approves food safety bill

19-Nov-2009 - if there were no major food contamination outbreaks over a prolonged period. The approval by the HELP

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US food safety bill enters final lap

19-Nov-2009 - if there were no major food contamination outbreaks over a prolonged period. The approval by the HELP

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Child food allergies on the rise in the US

17-Nov-2009 - , fruits and vegetables. Cross-contamination Allergen contamination is a big problem contamination including regular reviews of product labels, equipment, cleaning practices, product handling ... allergies, CDC, contamination

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Risk of infant, foetal mortality from Listeria higher than believed

16-Nov-2009 - risk assessment on consuming contaminated Mexican-style soft cheese during a pregnant woman’s third were measured using the FDA’s estimates for the number of Listeria-contaminated servings consumed

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IFT reviews food traceability

16-Nov-2009 - benefits as a result. “A rapid response to an accidental or intentional contamination or other

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Silver-coated poultry crates help cut bacteria contamination

13-Nov-2009 - Silver-coated poultry crates help cut bacteria contamination ... Crates coated with a new silver antimicrobial protection system can help reduce the risk of cross-contamination ... Crates coated with a new silver antimicrobial protection system can help reduce the risk of cross-contamination ... crates used to carry chickens from farms to processing plants are known to get contaminated with Campylobacter and can cross-contaminate and infect unrelated flocks. Less contamination

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Improved monitoring of two zoonotic diseases, EFSA

12-Nov-2009 - at slaughterhouses be carried out as this was “where the main contamination of pig meat with human pathogenic

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Maple Leaf dismisses hygiene breaches at Listeria plant

10-Nov-2009 - of a broom sweeping over the top of a finished product and the risk of cross contamination from wheels

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Australia warns of tomatoes and hepatitis A link

09-Nov-2009 - traces of faecal matter containing the virus contaminates hands, objects, water or food and is then taken

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