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Frozen raw bread chicken products linked to Salmonella
FSA and PHE issue advice over frozen raw breaded chicken, following almost 400 cases of Salmonellosis.
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Cases of organised meat theft pose threat to consumers
Two recent reports of cases of organised meat thefts in the UK highlight a need for vigilance within the industry.
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Pilgrim’s Pride to pay $110.5 million for price fixing chickens
Chicken processor Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation has agreed to pay $110.5 million in a plea agreement over price fixing.
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Disappointment as MPs reject food standards protection amendments
Last night, UK MPs voted against the House of Lords’ amendments to the Agriculture Bill, which were included to protect post-Brexit food standards.
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Possible glass contamination in Texas meat bowl products
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry bowl products, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with glass.
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Recall roundup: Possible pathogen contamination in the UK, USA and Canada
Possible pathogen contamination remains a key cause for cautionary recalls in the UK, USA and Canada.
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Ceci n’est pas un steak, says the livestock sector
With the European Parliament’s failure to decide on the legality of vegan ‘sausages’ or ‘burgers’, the European livestock sector is launching the campaign, ceci n’est pas un steak.
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FDF details coronavirus impact to UK food export industry
In a new report published by the UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF), exports of food and drink fell by 13.8 percent in the first half of the year, compared to 2019; yet there remain reasons for optimism.
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‘Genomic time travel’ for better cattle
Scientists in Nairobi have discovered a new set of genetic markers in African cattle that signal beneficial characteristics, with a view to harnessing them for future generations.
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Research confirms comparable protein quality for ribeye and processed meat
A recent study from the University of Illinois assessed the protein quality of various meats, finding that both expensive cuts of meat contain equally highly digestible amino acids as cheaper processed meat products.
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Gene editing could improve productivity traits in water buffalo
New research has highlighted the potential for gene editing to replicate desirable characteristics in water buffalo, a key livestock in many Asian countries.
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Localising America’s food supply is feasible…to a point
A university modelling study has identified that large areas of the United States could provide sufficient food for local citizens, depending on varying diets.
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Sweden acts to reduce antibiotic overuse in livestock
Swedish organisation Axfoundation has developed a document designed to ensure responsible animal husbandry and reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics in livestock.
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Elite cattle breeding could improve food production
For the first time, male pigs, cattle and goats have been created which produce only desired genetic traits.
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Study report: Thermo Scientific SureTect E. coli O157:H7 PCR Assay Method Extension For Use With the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 RealTime PCR Instrument AOAC-RI PTM Validation: Method Comparison Study
The data presented in this report show that the SureTect E. coli O157:H7 PCR Assay is suitable for the detection of E. coli O157:H7 from a variety of food samples when using the QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR Instrument and associated RapidFinder Analysis Software.
