Study points to MRSA-infected pork in US
New research has found that nearly 6.6% of pork sold at retail in America is infected with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria.
Archives for January 23, 2012
FDA yet to find any trace of carbendazim in orange juice
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is yet to find any trace of carbendazim in imports of orange juice since promising to block entry to shipments containing the fungicide.
Corporate reputation as important as product brands, survey suggests
More than two-thirds of consumers avoid buying products if they dislike the parent company, according to the results of a new survey from Weber Shandwick and KRC Research.
Plans afoot to revamp US poultry inspection
Poultry processors have welcomed a US Department for Agriculture (USDA) proposal to overhaul poultry slaughter inspection in the US.
Healthier processed food on the menu in 2012, says Packaged Facts
Processed foods are likely to get a health kick this year, with more whole grains, lean poultry and seafood, vegetables, and mono- and poly-unsaturated fats, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.
Life under the Food Safety Modernization Act: Tracing, tracking and brand protection
The ability to track and trace ingredients is likely to be a major focus for food manufacturers as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is rolled out – but the most important consideration for companies is brand reputation, according to a FSMA...