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Report damns ‘significant weaknesses’ in FDA food safety oversight
foodproductiondaily.com — “An influential US government office has criticised the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for failings in overseeing state food facility inspections, stressing that it paid for inspections that didn’t take place and failed to ensure that ‘systemic problems’ were” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on December 15, 2011 at 2:20 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
A new report from an influential US government office slams the FDA for "significant weakness" in food safety oversight http://t.co/fm3GlOur
French Health Minister backs total packaging ban on bisphenol A by 2014
foodproductiondaily.com — “The French Health Minister has given his backing to a law that would outlaw the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in all food packaging from 2014 – as well as proposing that the chemical should be banned in all packing” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on October 10, 2011 at 10:12 pm By:
Perhaps a good step for health - but isn't water from the tap is still better? http://t.co/5puO1zBb
Developing world 'grid reliability' issues speed effluent energy uptake, General Electric
foodproductiondaily.com — “Worldwide beverage industry uptake of effluent energy generation solutions depends on the cost of local power, while grid reliability problems are also encouraging uptake in the developing world.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on October 10, 2011 at 1:13 pm By:
Developing world 'grid reliability' issues speed effluent energy uptake, General Electric: That’s according to t... http://t.co/bGuS7bFo
French botulism alert raised in US, Cargill recalls more ground turkey
foodproductiondaily.com — “The international alert over botulism-contaminated food from France spread to the US over the weekend as federal authorities warned consumers not to eat tapenade made by the company La Ruche.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on September 12, 2011 at 12:08 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Cargill recalls more ground turkey over salmonella concerns, as tainted cantaloupes appear to cause a listeria outbreak http://t.co/jk3ACGB
Del Monte sues FDA over cantaloupe import restrictions
foodproductiondaily.com — “Del Monte Fresh Produce, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a Maryland district court, seeking to lift FDA restrictions on cantaloupe imports, put in place due to fears of salmonella contamination.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on August 31, 2011 at 1:29 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Del Monte sues the FDA, claiming cantaloupe import restrictions to prevent salmonella are cumbersome to business http://t.co/DF6Qlhr
'Few technologies could survive' flawed GM salmon review process, warns ex FDA panel member
foodproductiondaily.com — “A former member of the government committee charged with assessing the safety of the first genetically engineered (GE) fish for human consumption says “few, if any technologies could survive” the flawed review process.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on August 11, 2011 at 1:57 pm By:
Marion Nestle Doctor and PhD
Why is FDA's delay in approving GM salmon a problem? It's hard to explain to investors. #GMsalmon http://bit.ly/pkf8Zf
China cracks down on food safety
foodproductiondaily.com — “In a major demonstration of its commitment to the safety and quality of food made in China, the country’s regulators have cracked down on law-breaching businesses and people in the food industry.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on August 10, 2011 at 3:06 pm By:
Marion Nestle Doctor and PhD
China cracks down on food safety violators, big time. http://bit.ly/qRbBOp
Food safety firm Neogen reports net income up 30%
foodproductiondaily.com — “Food and animal safety company Neogen reported a 30 percent boost to its net income to reach $22,839,000 for its 2011 fiscal year, which ended May 3. Net income climbed to $0.96 per share, compared with $0.76 per share the year before.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on July 28, 2011 at 12:28 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Food safety firm reports net income up 30% & strong sales growth as demand for testing increases amid food safety scares http://t.co/5clIdAe
UK collaboration to develop renewable energy for food industry
foodproductiondaily.com — “Two renewable energy technology companies are working together with an aim of developing their scope for anaerobic digestion in the UK food sector.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on July 26, 2011 at 3:01 pm By:
UK collaboration to develop renewable energy for food industry: Clearfleau, one of a small number of British bas... http://bit.ly/n37gSA
Drink-size guidelines in schools present market opportunity for mini-can, says Ball
foodproductiondaily.com — “Ball Corp said its 8oz ‘Trim’ can will help brand owners tap into a potential growth market likely to emerge in the wake of a new anti-obesity drive for children by the US government.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on July 20, 2011 at 2:19 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Got Soda? USDA's 'drink-size' guidelines for schools present a new market opportunity for beverage industry's 'mini-can' http://t.co/TpLjzu5
Food companies’ supply chains “at risk” from new GMO feed rules
foodproductiondaily.com — “Food manufacturers face extra costs and the potential risk of GMOs entering the food chain as new GMO rules for imported feed come into force on Friday, warns Cert ID Europe.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on July 18, 2011 at 12:14 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
European Commission to implement new regulations to detect the use of genetically modified ingredients in livestock feed http://t.co/1gmDOXd
Irradiation: Can regulators and experts overcome consumer scepticism?
foodproductiondaily.com — “The fall out from the outbreaks of E.coli 104:H4 in Germany and France has seen renewed interest in the potential of irradiation techniques to combat foodborne pathogens. In this special newsletter, we examine the issue from the point of view” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on July 7, 2011 at 2:59 pm By:
Marion Nestle Doctor and PhD
The latest on European regulation of food irradiation--five articles. http://bit.ly/otnpkB
Nestle orders French baby food recall on glass contamination fears
foodproductiondaily.com — “Nestle France has launched an immediate investigation after recalling more than 30,000 containers of baby food over fears of glass contamination.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on July 6, 2011 at 6:13 pm By:
The problem is confined only to France http://ow.ly/5y7gh RT @hawaienne: @ShawnaMommy @BabyCenter @parentsmagazine not only for Europe?
BPA-exposed male deer mice less macho and more likely to get lost
foodproductiondaily.com — “Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) demasculinizes male deer mice, makes them less attractive to females of the species and hampers their navigational abilities, according to new US research.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on June 29, 2011 at 11:57 am By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Exposure to chemical found in food packaging & cans makes males less macho & more likely to get lost says study http://t.co/e7e50Cb #bpa
Risk, rationality and that schizophrenic beast called the food industry
foodproductiondaily.com — “If the food industry wants journalists and consumers to get real about risk, then it has to get real too.” View full resource at foodproductiondaily.com
Most Recently Shared on June 27, 2011 at 1:17 pm By:
Robyn O'Brien Health Executive
Great read: "Risk, rationality and that schizophrenic beast called the food industry" http://t.co/igZRPgf via @FoodProdDaily #gmo #hfcs
