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Two U.S. regulatory agencies have unveiled a new export certification program for food products containing egg.
The new program, established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will help companies certify exports, which often is required by companies outside the U.S. and foreign governments. These certifications help [...]
It’s a unique trio that may provide valuable information about future food allergies.
Results from a recent study have shown that the presence of eczema and egg allergy “strongly predict risk” for developing peanut allergy, according to the Learning About Peanut Allergy (LEAP) study. The research is funded by the National Institute of Allergy and [...]
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Agriculture
Report warns of regional food security challenges – AllAboutFeed.net
In short, global food demand can’t be met unless agriculture increases.
U.S. egg exports total 23.9 million dozen – The Poultry Site
This [...]
Crack a smile, because today honors a very special foodstuff.
Today marks World Egg Day, a time to celebrate the ubiquitous food. Celebrated the second Friday of October since 1996, the event is hailed worldwide as a time to take a step back and just appreciate the egg, according to the World Egg Day website.
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High prices and a shortage of eggs have hit Mexico following an outbreak of avian flu that claimed millions of chickens.
Prices have jumped from about $1.50 for 18 eggs to about $3. The jump in price is tough for the millions who already are struggling to make ends meet. Eggs are a staple of [...]
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Corporate
Neogen’s year-end conference call
Our year-end conference call begins at 11 a.m. (Eastern), July 24.
Food safety
Study: Copper kills Salmonella, other microbes – Food Safety News
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A set of regulations that aim to curb Salmonella enteriditis infections went into full effect yesterday.
This last set of regulations, which stem from the 2009 Egg Safety Rule, requires shell egg producers to implement measures to prevent Salmonella enteriditis contamination during the production process, storage and transport.
The rules have been phased in throughout [...]
The federal government is increasing its emphasis on residue testing in some food products, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced yesterday.
Later this summer, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) plans to launch “new, modern, high efficiency” methods for detecting legal and illegal residues in meat, poultry and egg products, according [...]
Severe allergic reactions are more common in young kids than previously thought according to a study published yesterday.
Kids with milk and egg allergies suffer reactions to these foods more often than expected, while at the same time caregivers are hesitant to give epinephrine during reactions, which combats the symptoms of an allergic reaction, according [...]
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Life sciences
Microbial menagerie—The Scientist
Why humans really aren’t all that human at all.
Food safety
Food Safety Magazine –June/July issue
The most recent issue has articles on why food packages [...]
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