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News briefs: Milk contamination case, Parmalat
20-Jun-2008 - This week, two dairy farmers reportedly plead guilty at a US court for their role in an alleged E. coli milk contamination, and Parmalat settles its ongoing dispute with UBS.
The value of hyperactive curiosity
16-Jun-2008 - For a little yellow flower, it's ignited a huge debate. Believe the headlines and St John's wort won't help hyperactive kids, but last week's study asks more questions than it answers. It's time to put funding disclosures in the dock.
News briefs: FSA bakery action
20-May-2008 - This week, the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) announces a review of initiatives for salt reduction that could have a significant impact on baking, while one muffin manufacturer initiates a recall on some of its products over ingredient concerns.
EFSA assesses turkey meat salmonella threat
13-May-2008 - About one third of EU turkey flocks designated for human consumption were found to contain some presence of salmonella between 2006 and 2007, according to new findings by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
EU, Ukraine take action against contaminated sunflower oil
05-May-2008 - All necessary measures have been taken to remove the contaminated Ukrainian sunflower oil imported into Europe in recent weeks from the market, says the European Commission.
Europe may ban 120 food nutrients
30-Apr-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected dossiers backing 120 nutrient sources for ongoing use within the European Union because they were deemed "not to be adequate".
House flies carry salmonella risk for poultry
02-Apr-2008 - The common house fly may pose a threat to the safety of poultry products as they are able to spread salmonella poisoning to healthy hens, say researchers.
US processors alerted over fruit scare
25-Mar-2008 - US food processors have been warned by the country's food safety body against using cantaloupes shipped from a Honduran grower and packager, over concerns of a potential salmonella risk.
Illnesses linked to leafy greens on the rise, study
18-Mar-2008 - Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses linked to pathogens on leafy vegetables have increased faster than rates of consumption, indicating that contamination during production and processing is on the up.
Industry concerns follow massive US beef recall
19-Feb-2008 - The largest meat recall in US history has reignited fears that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is not taking adequate measures to ensure the safety of the nation's meat supply.
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