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Proposal to Outsource Food Safety Inspection
The Food Drug and Administration has proposed new rules intended to improve food safety. Under the new rules, food that is to be imported to the United States will undergo inspection abroad. This means that importers will be more responsible for making sure that the food is safe. The new rules have been made in…
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Questions Raised by Food &Water Watch Regarding Chicken Recall for Dioxin
An advocacy group based in Washington, Food & Water Watch, raised concerns regarding the manner in which the Agricultural Department of United States is monitoring meat imports. This is in response to a recall of about 200,000 pounds of meat of imported chicken with respect to dioxins. Dioxins are toxic polluting agents that have been…
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The Future of Food Safety from Acheson’s Viewpoint
July 28 has been marked as the beginning of this year’s International Association of Food Protection conference. There were 2,700 attendees who came from different parts of the world. The attendees aimed at sharing new innovations in food safety philosophies and technology. The former United States FDA’s Associate Commissioner for Foods, Dr. David Acheson, delivered…
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Get More Out of Food by Chewing
If you would like to get more out of your food, you should chew your food well. Research shows that people who eat less, but chew their food well are able to get more nutrients from their food. Scientists are increasingly encouraging people to chew their food well as they eat because of the benefits…
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Red Meat and Diabetes Risk
A recent study carried out by Harvard University, indicates that there is a strong relationship between increased consumption of red meat, processed red meat and increased risk of contracting diabetes. The study was done on about 100,000 men and women for a period of over 20 years. The researchers found that the consumption of 50…
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Scents of Success
Most shoppers are able sniff out many things as they do their grocery shopping. These include bargains, and most of the items that are on promotion. This form of sorting is not really sniffing but deducing. Over time, most retailers have made attempts to attract more buyers through the use of aromas from bakeries, pizza,…
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Summer Fruits to Stay Hydrated
The summer is usually associated with increased heat and thus increased demand for water and foods that will help keep the body well hydrated. Good news is that you don’t have to only depend on drinks to keep your body cool. Most of the summer fruits are packed with electrolytes that help in replenishing the…
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Tips Before You Shop
There are several shopping tips that go a great way in helping you save money when you are doing your grocery shopping. Having these tips up your sleeves will help you ensure that you are able to make the most out of your money and you are able to get the most nutritional value from…
