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WTO to investigate EU ban on US poultry

20-Nov-2009 - not pose a risk to human health," said the US statement to the WTO. The delegation said

US food safety bill enters final lap

19-Nov-2009 - facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold food to have risk-based preventive control plans in place of foreign suppliers and imported food. The FDA can demand certification for high-risk foods, and to deny

Bisphenol A link to male sexual dysfunction challenged

17-Nov-2009 - that found that those exposed to BPA had quadruple the risk of erectile dysfunction and seven times more risk Reproduction, the study, “Occupational Exposure to Bisphenol–A (BPA) and the Risk of Self–Reported Male Sexual

Risk of infant, foetal mortality from Listeria higher than believed

16-Nov-2009 - Risk of infant, foetal mortality from Listeria higher than believed ... Listeria monocytogenes could present a high risk to unborn babies and infants at significantly ... Listeria monocytogenes could present a high risk to unborn babies and infants at significantly ... The study from the University of Georgia, in the United States, found the risk of foetal of the bacteria. Risks at lower levels Previous assessments of the hazard estimated that such a

FDA postpones raw oyster ban

16-Nov-2009 - approach to protecting the small number of at-risk consumers.” Public health versus private interest

Male impotence risk from bisphenol A exposure - Study

13-Nov-2009 - Male impotence risk from bisphenol A exposure - Study ... High-level exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in the workplace could increase the risk of male sexual ... High-level exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in the workplace could increase the risk of male sexual ... quadruple the risk of erectile dysfunction and seven times more risk of ejaculation difficulty compared the BPA-exposed workers had a significantly higher risk of sexual dysfunction compared to the unexposed

Silver-coated poultry crates help cut bacteria contamination

13-Nov-2009 - Crates coated with a new silver antimicrobial protection system can help reduce the risk of cross ... Crates coated with a new silver antimicrobial protection system can help reduce the risk of cross ... Cote can help reduce the risk of cross-contamination,” said a company spokesman. Herluf Thun

Improved monitoring of two zoonotic diseases, EFSA

12-Nov-2009 - the European safety watchdog put forward fresh proposals on data collection and a risk-based sampling strategy . The survey should be carried out every three or four years depending on the risk assessment of the disease

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

Meat processors anxious on FSA bid to cut inspection funding

10-Nov-2009 - ) specified risk material controls. In Northern Ireland the controls cost £7m, of which around half

Dispatches from FiE

Food sector at the forefront of sustainability, says Oxfam

20-Nov-2009 - specialist, but they face more risks in catering to demand for ethically-produced products than retailers. ... specialist, but they face more risks in catering to demand for ethically-produced products than retailers. ... and room for innovation in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). But FMCG companies also bear the most risks

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Vitamin D deficiency linked directly to heart disease

20-Nov-2009 - the previous studies have demonstrated links between vitamin D deficiency and risk factors related to heart with Vitamin D deficiency to determine for sure whether it can reduce the risk of heart disease,” added

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Folic acid study misleads claims supplement industry

19-Nov-2009 - A recent study linking folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements with higher risks of cancer ... A recent study linking folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements with higher risks of cancer ... of this study should be that smoking increases the risk of lung cancer. The study found that a total of 94 per nd quartile of serum folate levels (3.8-10.6 ng/mL) had the lowest incidence and risk of colorectal

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Folic acid supplements lift cancer risk: Study

18-Nov-2009 - Folic acid supplements lift cancer risk: Study ... folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements with higher risks of cancer, according to the lead scientist who ... folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements with higher risks of cancer, according to the lead scientist who ... the link between folic acid and vitamin B12 and the enhanced risk of cancer, said Dr Ebbing. Writing between high folic acid intakes and increased risks of cancer can not be ruled out and called for closer

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Heart-health benefits of omega-3s depend on how fish is cooked: Study

18-Nov-2009 - to your risk. We did not directly compare boiled or baked fish vs. fried fish, but one can tell from the (risk) ratios, boiled or baked fish is in the protective direction but not fried fish." Genetic

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FSA announces GM steering group members

18-Nov-2009 - 12-month project designed to uncover consumer understanding of GM and its potential risks

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Committee grills Nestle and Kellogg on salt reduction

18-Nov-2009 - Canadians are facing unnecessarily high risks of hypertension, heart disease and even stomach cancer because

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Probiotics intake beneficial against infections in kids: study

17-Nov-2009 - Lactobacillus GG (LGG) can decrease the risk of upper respiratory tract infections including ... Lactobacillus GG (LGG) can decrease the risk of upper respiratory tract infections including ... risk of upper respiratory tract, a reduced risk of respiratory tract infections lasting longer than of days with respiratory symptoms. However, they noted that there was no risk reduction in regard

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Child food allergies on the rise in the US

17-Nov-2009 - . Food processors must follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs) to reduce the risk of allergen enforcement of labeling laws as well as additional regulation.” Risk perception They added

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French safety agency perplexed over 'metallic' pine nut

17-Nov-2009 - . The DGCCRF called on Afssa to evaluate the risk linked to eating pine nuts that have this mysterious taste

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