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28-Apr-2006
Industry awaits regulator's review of aspartame
Food processors are waiting with bated breath for the release next week of an EU regulatory review either confirming or rejecting the results of a scientific study claiming that aspartame poses a cancer risk.
Lead contamination prompts US candy recall
An Oregon chocolate manufacturer has recalled batches of organic confectionery after fears that the products could contain high levels of lead.
27-Apr-2006
New releases: spiral freezer, flattener, paddle mixer and breader
A spiral freezer, a flattening machine, paddle mixers and a breading machine are the latest releases from Alco-Food-Machines in Germany.
Foss offers pay-per-test scheme to food labs
A pay-per-sample scheme introduced for a milk-testing laboratory in Germany could be offered to other customers across Europe, said Foss Analytical.
Concerns raised about use of butter flavorings by processors
Food companies face a growing chance of litigation from employees over concerns about the industry's use of diacetyl and butter flavorings, which have been linked to lung disease in workers.
26-Apr-2006
EU ministers back more bird flu aid
European agriculture ministers have approved a plan for the EU to offer more compensation to poultry farmers affected by a falling sales in the wake of bird flu.
EFSA refuses support for new pathogen fighter
Holes in the test data for new anti-microbial agent SAN-PEL mean it is impossible to tell how effective it will be when used on animal carcasses, says Europe's food safety watchdog, withholding its support.
25-Apr-2006
Pesticide residues still high in Chinese vegetables
Some of the vegetables sold in Hong Kong's leading supermarket chains are dangerously high in pesticide residues, revealed Greenpeace last week, confirming that much still needs to be done to improve the way pesticides are used and tested in China.
24-Apr-2006
Europe's food safety body appoints new chief executive
EFSA's appointment of Catherine Geslain-Laneelle as its new chief executive comes at a critical time for Europe's food safety authority.
Roquette achieves ISO 22000 certification
French firm Roquette claims to be the first European starch manufacturer to achieve ISO 22000 certification.
21-Apr-2006
Biodegradable bag quadruples mushroom's shelf life
Biodegradable packaging material made up of paper impregnated with wheat gluten boosts the shelf life of cultivated mushrooms, according to research conducted by scientists in Montpellier, France.
20-Apr-2006
Poultry immunity test serves as early warning system
A new immune system test could help poultry producers improve the resistance of their flocks to disease.
Probiotic culture tested against poultry pathogens
Some commercial processors are testing a probiotic bacterial culture that can sharply reduce pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter says the University of Arkansas.
19-Apr-2006
FDA grants GRAS status to Palatinose sugar replacer
Palatinit today announced that it has achieved GRAS notification for its sugar replacer Palatinose, a certification the company hopes will provide food manufacturers with "complete assurance" in the product.
Slicer cuts portion sizes into motif shapes
A new slicer can stack, offset stack, fan, shave and portion foods while allowing manufacturers to select a range of special shapes as a means of marketing their products.
New benzene test reveals flaw in FDA soft drinks investigation
A new test should more accurately show the amount of benzene in soft drinks on shop shelves, but that does not mean there is no problem, says the scientist behind the new procedure to BeverageDaily.com.
Tester uses extrusion method to measure viscosity
An extrusion-style tester provides an economical alternative when measuring the dynamic viscosity of foods, its manufacturer claims.
Safety alerts include reports on Sudan 1, arsenic, benzene and ITX
A total of 60 incidents of food safety breaches were reported EU-wide last week, with incidents of unauthorised Sudan 1 colours, arsenic, benzene and isopropyl thioxanthone continuing to crop up in the latest alert advisory.
18-Apr-2006
Carbon infrared sterilisers designed for bakery equipment
A new series of carbon infrared emitters can help bakeries speed up the sterilisation of tins, trays and equipment, according to the manufacturer.
Foss upgrades milk scanner for more accuracy
The launch of a new milk scanner by analytical specialists Foss has already bagged the group some major deals with its claim to be a fifth more accurate than its predecessor.
South Korea urges recall of benzene-containing drinks
South Korea's food safety authorities called on beverage makers last week to withdraw vitamin C-enriched drinks that had been found to contain the carcinogen benzene.
14-Apr-2006
FDA issues first statement on benzene in soft drinks
America's Food and Drug Administration has questioned the accuracy of its own testing for benzene in soft drinks between 1995 and 2001, but held off criticism from Congress members for refusing to publish results from its current investigation.
13-Apr-2006
Multi-wave milk scanner improves product analysis
A novel scanner, which uses a mixture of ultraviolet and infrared rays to probe the content of milk, will help dairy firms and scientists to more accurately analyse products and ingredients, its inventor says.
UK regulator defends bird flu test methods
The UK regulator responsible for testing for bird flu defended its methods today after scientific experts raised the possibility that they may be flawed.
China, US to cooperate on food safety
China and the US will work more closely on issues of food safety and animal and plant health, the two countries said in a statement on Tuesday.
12-Apr-2006
First lawsuits filed over benzene in soft drinks
Lawyers in the US announced Tuesday evening (GMT) they were taking two soft drinks firms to court, alleging lab tests showed drinks contaminated with benzene above America's safety limit for tap water.
Quality schemes should remain voluntary, EU food industry says
Various quality assurance schemes used in the food industry should remain voluntary, the bloc's food industry association says in attempting to forestall planned EU legislation on the subject.
11-Apr-2006
Heat tests key for benzene in soft drinks
Testing soft drinks to reflect the effects of storage and transport conditions will be crucial to realistically monitor benzene formation in different drinks, a former industry scientist told BeverageDaily.com.
Listeria test speeds up detection process, company claims
A new Listeria assay allows processors to simultaneous detect and differentiate between two species in a single test for food products.
New program could lead to better quality peanuts
Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are working on producing high quality disease-resistant peanuts that also contain high levels of heart-healthy oleic acid.
Charred meat could cause prostate cancer, scientists say
Just in time for the start of the barbeque season, scientists have published a report indicating that charred meat may lead to prostate cancer.
Revised labelling required for poultry products
By next month food companies will be required to have more explicit instructions that uncooked, breaded or boneless poultry products need to be cooked.
10-Apr-2006
UK task force studies measures against food fraud
The UK has set up a fraud task force to study how to beef up measures against the trade in illegal food.
07-Apr-2006
Danisco targets leaner meat production
The global trend towards leaner meat has increased the pressure on pig and poultry producers, according to Danisco Animal Nutrition.
06-Apr-2006
EC commissioner's GM comments 'irrelevant' says EuropaBio
Simon Barber, a director at EuropaBio, has issued a withering attack on EC commissioner Dimas' contribution to the ongoing GM conference in Vienna.
Carton allows sterilisation of chunky products after packaging
COLOGNE, Germany: A new carton for chunky products allows foods to be sterilised in an autoclave, thus extending shelf life.
Bird flu infects poultry in Germany, wild swan in UK
Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has infected poultry at a farm in Germany, while the UK has announced the discovery of the disease in a wild swan.
04-Apr-2006
Soft drinks firms pledge routine benzene tests
Soft drinks makers have been hauled before the European Commission to explain the presence of benzene traces in drinks, putting the industry under pressure after recalls in the UK.
Spanish GM crops causing 'massive contamination'
The dramatic uptake of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in Spain is causing massive genetic contamination according to Greenpeace - though this is not a view shared by everyone.
HFCS not to blame for obesity crisis, claims study
An industry-funded study claims to show that humans handle high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) no differently than table sugar, an assertion that contradicts assumptions that HFCS in beverages fails to signal fullness or suppress appetite.
03-Apr-2006
Scientists explore pathogen killing methods without heat
Scientists are studying the effectiveness of new methods -- such as ozone and electrolyzed oxidizing water -- to kill pathogens in the plant without using thermal processes.
Food must focus on opportunities, not crises
Food has become too much a matter of crisis and not of opportunity, according to Michel Vieillefosse, head of the Eureka Secretariat.
US sugar industry wins round against Splenda
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by McNeil Nutritionals, the marketer of Splenda, against the Sugar Association, accusing it of false advertising.
Scientists call for more debate over EU chemicals legislation
Scientists studying chemicals in food have called for more public discussions with consumers and industry on proposed EU legislation.
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