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The Mineral Manganese
Although not commonly mentioned when referring to nutrients in the body, Manganese is an important trace mineral. This mineral was first considered to be a micronutrient in 1931. Although manganese is naturally-occurring, it is present only in very small amounts. Recommended Levels in the Body On average, an adult body contains about 15 to 20…
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The Negative Effects of Eating Raw Foods
A diet of raw foods is practiced widely in different parts of the world. In the United States, a number of people go on a raw food diet in order to lose weight and become healthier. Although a raw food diet offers a number of benefits to one’s health, there are also some concerns regarding…
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Foods That Reduce Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea, which is also known as menstrual cramps, is pain that occurs in a woman’s lower abdomen. This condition happens prior to a woman’s menstrual cycle or during her period of menstruation. It has been observed that dysmenorrhea worsens when a woman eats foods that are high in saturated fat, salt and wheat during her…
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Waitrose Recalls Private Label Meats for Bacterial Contamination
British grocery chain Waitrose recently announced a recall on its private label meat products because of a possible Listeria infection. The affected meats are sold under the label Cooks Ingredients and Essential. The affected meats are Pulled Ham Hocks (sold under Cooks Ingredients) and Corned Beef (sold under Essential). The company emphasizes that not all…
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Vita Food Products Recalls Sliced Smoked Salmon
Illinois-based Vita Food Products, Incorporated announced a recall for certain batches of its sliced smoked salmon product. The reason for recalling the product is the possibility that the batch was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The number of individual packages recalled totals 8,088 retail packs. The recalled products were sold under the Vita Classic brand and…
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Two Salad Varieties Recalled by Thorntons Due to Salmonella Contamination
Kentucky-based food company Thorntons, Incorporated announced, last October 1, a recall for two varieties of its salad products. The products are being recalled because of the possibility of bacterial contamination. The problem of potential contamination was discovered when one lot of grape tomatoes tested positive for the harmful Salmonella bacteria. These samples were taken randomly…
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Soy Flour Recalled For Salmonella Contamination
Michigan-based cooperative, the same producers of Thumb Oil seed, announced a product recall last October 4th. The recalled product is a kind of soy flour used in the making of animal and human food. The recall was announced because of a possible bacterial contamination in the affected soy flour. The company reported that it is…
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“Danish-Style Smoked Salmon” Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
Foodfest Int’l 2000 Inc. and the CFIA recently announced a public warning and a recall on a specific smoked salmon product because of possible contamination. The said product may be contaminated by the bacteria salmonella. The warning referred to “Strubs Ready-to-Eat Danish-Style Smoked Grav-Lox Atlantic Salmon.” This product is sold in 7-ounce or 200-gram packs…