Archives for September 19, 2001

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FMD-free status for 3 European countries

The OIE, Foot and Mouth Diseases (FMD) and Other Epizootics Commission meeting on September 18-19 in Paris, replace France, Ireland and the Netherlands in the list of FMD-free countries.

Flax for human consumption: seed or oil?

Lately, numerous studies have been published regarding the health benefits of flaxseed otherwise known as linseed, one of the oldest cultivated plants used by man.

FDA allows antimicrobial agent on poultry

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of anti-microbial agent on poultry carcasses, parts and organs.

Self-heating containers interests the army

Ontro, Inc. announced on September 19 that it received a directive from the United States Army to begin the prototyping and delivery of the group ration packages.