Food Safety & Security
Antimicrobial Protein Protects Grapevines From Pathogen
February 22, 2012 1:12 pm | News | CommentsA team of researchers has found a way to ensure that your evening glass of wine will continue to be available, despite the potential attack of Xylella fastidiosa (Xf), a bacterium that causes Pierce's Disease and poses a significant threat to the California wine industry's valuable grapevines.
Arsenic: It's Not Just For Apple Juice Anymore
February 22, 2012 10:04 am | Videos | CommentsA study released last week found high levels of arsenic in baby formula and cereal bars.
Metal Detector
February 21, 2012 4:01 pm | Products | CommentsThe E-Z Tec® DSP Metal Detector features an electronic design that combines an easy-to-use 4" x 5" (1/4 VGA) touch screen interface with advanced digital signal processing to provide detailed analysis and recording.
High-Arsenic Baby Food Linked To Brown Rice Syrup
February 21, 2012 12:54 pm | News | CommentsA recent study linked organic brown rice to high-arsenic baby food, but the USA Rice Federation says organic brown rice syrup is not widely used in U.S. food products.
FDA To Review Inhalable Caffeine
February 21, 2012 10:09 am | by RODRIQUE NGOWI,Associated Press | News | CommentsU.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement.
Photo Of The Day: Inhalable Caffeine
February 21, 2012 9:59 am | News | CommentsThe Food and Drug Administration will investigate the safety and legality of inhalable caffeine, created by Harvard biomedical engineering professor David Edwards
What Is Your Food Label Really Telling You?
February 20, 2012 10:00 am | Videos | CommentsIs there room for produce that is both organic and genetically modified? Pamela Ronald discusses some of the complexities of food labeling and how products are marketed to consumers.
Research Says Climate Warming Puts Food Security At Risk
February 20, 2012 9:00 am | News | CommentsClimate warming caused by greenhouse gases is very likely to increase the variability of summertime temperatures around the world by the end of this century, a University of Washington climate scientist said Friday. The findings have major implications for food production.
Study: Nanoparticles In Food Could Harm Health
February 20, 2012 9:00 am | News | CommentsBillions of engineered nanoparticles in foods and pharmaceuticals are ingested by humans daily, and new Cornell research warns they may be more harmful to health than previously thought.
Dishwasher Metal Thermometer
February 17, 2012 12:11 pm | Products | CommentsTraceable® Dishwasher Metal Thermometer reports the maximum and minimum temperatures achieved during the dishwashing cycle. It ensures proper cleaning by providing proof of meeting the termperature regulations of achieving 180°F (82°C) during dishwashing.
University Develops Software To Rapidly Analyze Foodborne Pathogens
February 15, 2012 1:09 pm | News | CommentsFrom 2008 to 2010, a team of Bioinformatics graduate students at Georgia Tech University, led by School of Biology Associate Professor King Jordan, worked in close collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create an integrated suite of computational tools for the analysis of microbial genome sequences.
Delay Of $650M Agro-Defense Lab A 'Huge Food Safety Issue'
February 15, 2012 1:00 pm | by JOHN MILBURN,Associated Press | News | CommentsThe $650 million lab is to be built near Kansas State University and replace an aging facility at Plum Island, N.Y. Kansas officials said Tuesday they're uncertain when the administration changed its mind on the project, but they will be seeking answers.
FDA Requests $4.5 Billion To Support Food Safety & Public Health
February 14, 2012 12:59 pm | News | CommentsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting a budget of $4.5 billion to protect and promote the public health as part of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2013 budget – a 17 percent increase over the FDA enacted budget for FY 2012. Industry user fees would fund 98 percent of the proposed budget increase. The FY 2013 request covers the period from Oct. 1, 2012 through Sept 30, 2013.
CSPI Comments On Food Safety Reform Deadlines
February 13, 2012 10:02 am | News | CommentsFeb 4 marked the "one-year-and-one-month" anniversary of the day that President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Rules that would make our food supply significantly safer are apparently stalled at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The administration is now over 30 days late on meeting several deadlines mandated by Congress.
Report: Canada Has Higher Foodborne Illness Rates Than U.S.
February 10, 2012 10:14 am | by By Paul Clarke, THE CANADIAN PRESS | News | CommentsA new food safety report released by the Conference Board of Canada says rates of food-borne illnesses in Canada are higher than the United States. Canadians suffer more often from salmonella, e. coli, campylobacter and yersinia than Americans, according to the report prepared by the Centre for Food in Canada.
How Public Health Threats Remain Secret
February 9, 2012 9:30 am | Videos | CommentsAn October 2011 Salmonella outbreak has been connected with fast food giant Taco Bell. Diane Sawyer reports on how the sources of these outbreaks can remain secret.
Molecular Detection System
February 8, 2012 3:34 pm | Products | CommentsThe Molecular Detection System is powered by Isothermal DNA Amplification and Bioluminescence Detection to provide a fast, accurate solution. With one protocol assay and fewer steps than most tests, the system makes it easy to train employees.
2012 AMI International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition
February 7, 2012 12:25 pm | EventsCo-located with the FMI 2012 Show, UFPA's United Fresh 2012 and the NASDA U.S. Food Showcase, the 2012 AMI International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition is scheduled to take place May 1-3, 2012 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
U.S. Food Showcase
February 7, 2012 12:21 pm | EventsThe U.S. Food Showcase will be held, once again, in conjunction with FMI’s Supermarket Industry Exposition at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas April 30 - May 3, 2012.
Global Food Safety Conference
February 7, 2012 12:02 pm | EventsThe 2012 edition of Global Food Safety Conference takes place in Orlando, Florida, and will bring together more than 1,000 leading food safety specialists from more than 60 countries around the world to advance food safety globally. It will also provide the opportunity to meet and network with industry peers, share knowledge in break-out sessions, benefit from thought-provoking presentations from internationally reputed industry experts and use the conference experience as a source of innovative ideas to implement in your workplace.
Japanese Dairies Check For Milk Radiation
February 1, 2012 10:03 am | News | CommentsMajor dairy companies will inspect their milk products made in 17 prefectures in northeastern to central Japan for radioactive contamination and disclose their findings to the public at the end of February, the Japan Dairy Industry Association said Wednesday.
Food Safety In Farming
January 31, 2012 1:06 pm | Videos | CommentsAshley Redding of Homestead Family Farms in central Kentucky describes what farmers are doing to make sure the food they produce is safe. She argues that farmers use biotechnology and chemicals to produce more food in a safe manner.
Salami Plant To Pay $700K For Ammonia Leak
January 31, 2012 12:32 pm | News | CommentsThe owners of a South San Francisco salami plant will pay nearly $700,000 and overhaul its refrigeration system as part of a federal judgment stemming from an ammonia leak that sickened almost four dozen people.
Food Coloring Challenges
January 31, 2012 10:04 am | Videos | CommentsJennifer Guild from D.D. Williamson discusses the challenges food processors face in choosing coloring for products developed for the global market.
Brainstorm: Pest Control
January 31, 2012 9:32 am | by Chrissy Hansen, Bird-X; Pat Copps, Orkin; Michael Brittingham, Front Engineered Solutions | Articles | CommentsThe Food Manufacturing Brainstorm features industry experts sharing their perspectives on issues critical to the overall food industry marketplace. In the January/February 2012 issue , we ask: What factors should food manufacturers consider when developing a pest control plan?
