Monthly Archives: August 2011
Food-Safety
Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On ‘Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink’ Due To Mislabeling And Undeclared Allergen Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., (NASDAQ: WINN) is voluntarily recalling “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink� from its in-store dairy departments because the product may be mislabeled and may contain the undeclared allergen of wheat. Individuals sensitive to wheat protein can suffer [...]
Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On ‘Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink’ Due To Mislabeling And Undeclared Allergen
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., (NASDAQ: WINN) is voluntarily recalling “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink� from its in-store dairy departments because the product may be mislabeled and may contain the undeclared allergen of wheat. Individuals sensitive to wheat protein can suffer a moderate-acute allergic reaction. Sold in the dairy department of Winn-Dixie and SaveRite stores, the “Winn-Dixie [...]
Dangerous Waters: E. Coli Threaten Swim Areas
Kids aren’t the only ones in the water this summer. Dangerous E. coli bacteria have also been populating public swimming areas, sickening dozens across the country since June. Beginning on the 4th of that month, a series of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses began cropping up in Alabama’s Lee County. Four children were hospitalized, and [...]
USDA Official Highlights Renewable Fuel Choices for Missouri Drivers
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E. coli infections could be reduced with probiotics, show non-human studies
The recent spate of 1000s of E. coli infections – with no known treatment – in Europe that sprang from contaminated vegetables could be reduced in occurrence and severity by probiotics, in vitro trials demonstrate. View full post on NutraIngredients RSS
Omega 3 Products See Explosive Growth
Awareness of omega 3 fatty acids as among the most important nutrients for physical and mental health has reached critical mass, according to a new Packaged Facts report titled “Omega-3: Global Product Trends and Opportunities.” View full post on Nutraceuticals World – Breaking News
Whole Foods Market announces recall for marinades in six Mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C. because of undeclared allergens
Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling two beer-flavored marinades sold in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Princeton and Marlton, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. because of undeclared wheat and soy allergens on the label. The recalled marinades are Whole Foods Market Stout Beer Marinade, UPC code 000000305716, and Whole Foods Market Lager Beer [...]
Turkey recall revives battle over antibiotics
According to The Wall Street Journal, the outbreak of illness from turkey contaminated with antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is reviving a debate over whether federal regulators need to curtail the use of antibiotics in livestock. View full post on IFT Daily News
‘Functional’ breads not as attractive as direct health benefits, says research
When it comes to bread, products containing ‘functional ingredients’ are less attractive to consumers than those with a clear and direct health benefit, says new research. View full post on NutraIngredients RSS
Abbott Helps Moms Deal with Picky Eaters
Providing proper nutrition is one of the most important things moms can do to help kids grow and develop. However, a recent survey by Abbott, the makers of PediaSure nutritional shakes, revealed that getting kids to eat a balanced diet is just as challenging as getting them to do homework. View full post on Nutraceuticals [...]
