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US targets Bangladesh over aquaculture safety fears

03-Nov-2009 - continued concern over the levels of some banned antibiotics such as nitrofuran in shrimp exports from the region after checks revealed the presence of antibiotic residues, heavy metals and bacteria. The EU

Neogen sees strong growth, acquisitions and speaks out on China

25-Sep-2009 - than 30 per cent rise in sales of its dairy antibiotic diagnostics. Sales of its rapid food

Meat processor linked to salmonella recall warned over animal handling practices

12-Aug-2009 - A US meat processor at the centre of last week's huge recall of beef linked to antibiotic ... A US meat processor at the centre of last week's huge recall of beef linked to antibiotic

Massive beef recall linked to antibiotic-resistant salmonella outbreak

06-Aug-2009 - Massive beef recall linked to antibiotic-resistant salmonella outbreak ... to an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant salmonella that has sickened people across nine states. ... to an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant salmonella that has sickened people across nine states. ... of salmonella infections that were “resistant to several commonly used antibiotics”. While reports

MRSA infected foods safe to eat, says EFSA

18-Jun-2009 - that animals are so frequently sick and require frequent antibiotic treatment,” said Soil Association policy , account for 96% of farm antibiotic consumption, with similar patterns occurring abroad. “It

Low risk of MRSA contamination from food, says EFSA

27-Mar-2009 - of a new strain of MRSA in pigs, and its link to the overuse of antibiotics on intensive farms

Antibiotic bill would compromise food safety, say farmers

26-Mar-2009 - Antibiotic bill would compromise food safety, say farmers ... Legislation that aims to stop the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in animals would impair ... Legislation that aims to stop the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics in animals would impair ... “Antibiotics are critically important to the health and welfare of the animals and to the safety letter to Congress. The proposed bills would ban the use of antibiotics important to human health ... antibiotics, EFSA, bacteria

Consumer unease about pesticides waning – survey

23-Feb-2009 - Consumer concern about pesticides, feed for livestock and antibiotics/animal medicines in food ... Consumer concern about pesticides, feed for livestock and antibiotics/animal medicines in food ... Pesticides, antibiotics, GM, BSE

More food fraud expected as prices rise

17-Feb-2009 - with melamine causing deaths and kidney problems for children, and catfish containing banned antibiotics

Multiple toxin detection tests may be on the horizon

06-Jan-2009 - , organic pollutants, antibiotics, heavy metals, plant and natural toxins. He said that one of the major

New quality claims edging out 'standard' organic and free-range

28-Oct-2009 - including origin, absence of attributes like antibiotics, hormones or certain chemicals, and welfare and antibiotics. They also appreciated origin claims, like ‘Produced in the USA’, ‘locally grown’ and ‘from

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Leading probiotics researcher slams vaginosis study

22-Oct-2009 - to probiotic treatments after becoming disillusioned with antibiotics, for not being given “true probiotics .” “With increasing antibiotic failure rates, frequent recurrences that plague women and impact

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No evidence that probiotics treats bacterial vaginosis: Study

20-Oct-2009 - that probiotics are superior to or enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics in the treatment of BV. In addition , there is insufficient evidence to recommend the use of probiotics either before, during or after antibiotic treatment

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Scientists question EFSA probiotic logic

08-Oct-2009 - pH and reduced bile acid in faecal samples. Antibiotic associated diarrhoea. A study showed daily

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Prebiotics may protect against travellers’ diarrhoea: Study

29-Sep-2009 - is they are safe and have no side effects, whereas taking medication like antibiotics when you get diarrhoea can -containing drinks may help reduce diarrhoea among older people receiving antibiotics (British Medical Journal, Vol

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Could GM offer the next generation of probiotics?

21-Aug-2009 - . Carding, since it retains sensitivity to broad spectrum antibiotics. It is oxygen sensitive and would

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Probiotics may reduce cold and 'flu symptoms for children

30-Jul-2009 - , the cumulative duration of those symptoms, the incidence of antibiotic prescriptions, and the number of missed , and runny noses, the researchers noted a reduction in the use of antibiotics in children either

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Young scientists handed $50,000 to probe probiotics

21-Jul-2009 - patients who experience conditions such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) after receiving antibiotic

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EFSA highlights dairy cow welfare needs

13-Jul-2009 - , the study reflects growing interest into how not using antibiotics and hormones may impact on the welfare

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Almost 25 percent more foods labeled as humane, says survey

10-Jul-2009 - that claim ‘no antibiotics used’ or ‘no hormones administered’, and said: “The government does not conduct testing to verify these claims… ‘No antibiotics used’ suggests animals were not raised on a factory farm

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