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Sample preparation and analysis solutions for water and edible oil
Application Scientists Oliver Lerch, Ph.D. and Dominik Lucas from Gerstel discuss monitoring of contaminants in water as well as 3-MCPD and glycidol in edible oils.
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Poultry farmers urged to prepare for Avian Flu threat
Poultry farmers and bird keepers have been urged to take action on the threat of Avian Flu, including keeping areas clean and separating poultry species.
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Research reveals method of removing toxic mercury from water
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a method using platinum to remove toxic mercury from contaminated water.
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Food additives: consumers’ queries answered
In your role as a food producer, you’re sure to face questions from the public, especially in the wake of recent high-profile cases of contamination, recalls and mislabelling. The UK’s IFST has produced information to pass on to customers, outlined here.
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25-year badger culling plan to eradicate bovine TB
Ministers are reviewing recommendations made in the government's 25-year Bovine TB strategy to control the spread of the disease...
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Salmonella resistant to different classes of antibiotics
University of São Paulo researchers from Brazil have found that various species of Salmonella are resistant to different classes of antibiotics.
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Extending the shelf life of food and beverages
A report has detailed possible novel packaging technologies in order to help extend the shelf life of foods and beverages...
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Woman charged over strawberry contamination
Supervisor "believed to have had grievances about her treatment at the farm."
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High contaminant levels in oregano
Researchers have analysed over 70 samples of oregano from around Europe, identifying contamination through chromatography and spectrometry techniques.
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Are substance mixtures in food more dangerous than individual substances?
A project involving 25 scientific institutions from Germany and Europe is investigating, among other areas, food substance mixtures for toxicity.
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Closer research reveals Canadian crude oil effects on native salmon
Researchers from the University of Guelph found that crude oil exposure is toxic to the hearts of fish, and could impair their migration habits.
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This week’s recall roundup: Salmonella strikes again!
This week’s recall roundup from the UK and North America includes lead-filled curry powder and mislabelled snacks.
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Safer pesticides could help fight armyworm in Africa
A study has shown that a plague of armyworm in Africa could be controlled through using biopesticides instead of harmful chemicals.
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Allergens/ Food Safety In-Depth Focus 2018
In this issue: Food Additives: consumers’ queries answered, and what lessons can be learnt in the wake of the South African listeriosis outbreak.
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Microplastics found in human faeces
Scientists have identified evidence of microplastics in the faeces of each participant in an international study spanning seven countries.
