Both lupin and Fenugreek can lead to serious cross-reactions in patients with peanut allergy, in contrast to other legumes such as soya and peas, according to new research conducted at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science. ...More
Moon Fishery, the India-based manufacturer of the yellowfin tuna nakaochi scrape recalled over an outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga that has sickened 258 people in 24 states, announced a new recall of tuna strips because they have the potential to be ...More
Consuming foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, found naturally in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts, chicken and fish, may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and memory problems, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. ...More
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine researchers investigating the mechanisms by which season of birth impacts on food allergy risk suggest children born in the fall have a higher risk of food allergies, according to a new study published in the journal Allergy. The study found ...More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) has confirmed more cases of a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to the consumption of frozen raw yellowfin tuna commonly used in sushi. The latest numbers reveal 258 persons in 24 states and the District of Columbia ...More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a second strain of Salmonella has been identified in a multistate outbreak most likely caused by contaminated frozen raw yellowfin tuna product commonly used in sushi. The latest CDC report confirmed 200 people ...More
As more Americans opt for healthier diets that include fresh fruits and vegetables, new research presented at the Experimental Biology 2012 annual meeting reveals when price, waste and preparation time are considered, canned foods may offer a more affordable, convenient way ...More
U.S. sales of organic products grew 9.5% in 2011, reaching $31.6 billion, according to the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) new 2012 Organic Industry Survey. The organic food and beverage sector was valued at $29.22 billion, while the organic non-food sector reached $2.2 ...More
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have discovered “hypervirulent" Salmonella bacteria that are up to 100 times more capable of causing disease in humans and livestock according to a paper published in the journal PLoS Pathogens. The findings may help further mitigation ...More
Nestlé Prepared Foods Company is recalling approximately 16,890 pounds of Stouffer's lasagna frozen entrées that actually may contain stuffed peppers, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The stuffed peppers contain Worcestershire sauce made ...More