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July 02, 2008
California Senate Votes to Phase-out Artificial Trans Fat from Restaurants
The passage today in the California State Senate of a measure to phase out the use of artificial trans fat in restaurants puts the state on track to being the first in the nation to adopt this life-saving measure. The bill, which Assemblyman Tony Mend...From the archive
July 02, 2008
Error culpar a tomate mexicano de salmonelosis: epidemiologos
Dallas, Texas- Un creciente número de funcionarios de salud coinciden en que fue un error haber relacionado al tomate mexicano con la actual epidemia de salmonelosis que desde mediados de abril pasado ha afectado a 851 personas en Estados Unidos. Auto...From the archive
July 02, 2008
Study: smaller bags of potato chips more readily opened
Mini packets of crisps, sweets and biscuits, are becoming increasing popular among children and those keen to watch their weight. However, new research suggests that the size of the packaging could actually be counterproductive. Scientists gave diff...From the archive
July 01, 2008
Tomatoes may not be the cause of the Salmonella outbreak in the US
A growing number of health officials fear that investigators made a terrible mistake in blaming tomatoes for the sickening of more than 800 Americans, and they increasingly suspect jalapeno peppers, cilantro or some other food commonly found in Mexican...From the archive
July 01, 2008
Snacks players must embrace health and wellness to beat obesity
Only a true health and wellness vision can enable global snack players to tap into the booming market for obesity solutions, claim experts. A new report from Credit Suisse projects the market for obesity fighting consumer staples could hit a massive $1...From the archive
June 30, 2008
Burger King Introduces New Nutritionally Balanced Kids Meal as Part of BK Positive Steps Nutrition Program
Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today the launch of a new nutritionally balanced BURGER KING® Kids Meal, featuring BK™ Fresh Apple Fries and a family favorite, KRAFT® Macaroni &Cheese. The new meal highlights Burger King Corp.’s commitment t...From the archive
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June 29, 2008
New York City's trans fat ban takes full effect July 1
New York City's trans fat ban takes full effect Tuesday. Here's what changed: Dunkin Donuts: Switched to blend of palm, soybean and cottonseed oil.Kentucky Fried Chicken: Ditched trans fats oil immediately, recently removed it from pot pie and biscuits...From the archive
June 26, 2008
Food Manufacturers need to educate healthcare professionals on the health benefits of their brands
A recent survey conducted by PULSE Health &Wellness Initiatives confirms food manufacturers are not meeting the needs of healthcare professionals in communicating the health benefits of their brands. The PULSE survey asked 896 professionals in its ...From the archive
June 26, 2008
CDC: About 8 percent of Americans have diabetes
The number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population, the government said Tuesday. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on data from 2007, said the number...From the archive
June 26, 2008
Omega-3 ALA - overlooked and misunderstood?
With marine omega-3 EPA and DHA often stealing the spotlight, ALA from plants - such as flaxseed and canola - has been somewhat ignored, but a new review reinforces ALA's unique and valuable benefits. The health benefits associated with alpha-linolenic...From the archive
June 24, 2008
Cubing potatoes may reduce mineral content of cooked potato by as much as 75%
he preparation of a potato can have a big impact on its mineral content, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists report in a new study of this popular vegetable.From the archive
June 24, 2008
Novozymes: Acrylaway industry implementation 'progresses as expected'
Acrylaway, the acrylamide-reducing enzyme from Novozymes, has received approval in a slate of countries worldwide and is now being applied across broad range of bakery and snack products. The Danish enzyme specialist launched Acrylaway to the industry ...From the archive
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June 19, 2008
Admite EU que tal vez nunca se detecte origen de salmonelosis
La Administración de Drogas y Alimentos (FDA) de Estados Unidos advirtió hoy que es posible que nunca se localice la fuente de la reciente epidemia de salmonelosis relacionada a ciertas variedades de tomate. El director de seguridad en alimentos de la...From the archive
June 18, 2008
Yum Brands tomatoes back on the menu
Yum is restocking its restaurants with tomatoes from areas that have been cleared of salmonella risk by federal health officials. Along with other restaurant operators, Yum stopped serving tomatoes earlier this month due to a multi-state salmonella out...From the archive
June 12, 2008
EEUU dice brote salmonela afecta a 17 estados y continua
Los funcionarios de salud de Estados Unidos dijeron el miércoles que aún están recibiendo informes de personas que se enferman por comer tomates contaminados con salmonela y agregaron que por el momento tienen reportes de 167 casos, en 17 estados del p...From the archive
June 12, 2008
ConAgra Foods products are getting new nutrition labels
Nutrition graphics featuring the Agriculture Department's widely recognized "MyPyramid"design are scheduled to appear on nearly 700 ConAgra Foods product labels beginning this summer.In February, Omaha-based ConAgra became the first company ...From the archive
June 11, 2008
Exercise still combats obesity
Review by the National Health Service (NHS) of the publication "Physical activity energy expenditure has not declined since the 1980s and matches energy expenditures of wild mammals"in the International Journal of Obesity: The researchers c...From the archive
June 11, 2008
FDA Expands Tomato Warning Nationwide
Restaurants, markets stop offering some products after 167 people in 17 states sickened by salmonella, CDC reports. U.S. health officials expanded their warning about salmonella-contaminated tomatoes nationwide Tuesday, as experts cautioned consumers ...From the archive