Poultry

Americans Still Consume Too Much Sodium

The latest Vital Signs report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate the average American consumes about 3,300 milligrams of sodium per day, not including any salt added at the table, which is more than twice the recommended limit for about half ...More
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Chickpea Hulls Cut Sodium in Chicken Nuggets

Chickpea hulls may be used effectively in chicken nuggets to reduce sodium content without affecting the food quality, according to a new study published in the Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences. ...More
February 6, 2012
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Plasma Treatment Kills Pathogens in Raw Poultry

Zapping raw poultry with a dose of plasma effectively kills pathogens, including Salmonella and Campylobacter, according to a new study published in the Journal of Food Protection. ...More
February 3, 2012
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Asian Sauces: Adapting Authenticity

By emphasizing deliciousness over authenticity, Asian sauces—highlighting katsu, sriracha and ponzu—provide a foothold for the mainstream, sometimes even keeping authenticity intact. ...More
January 24, 2012
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Proposed Rule to Modernize Poultry Slaughter Inspection

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a modernization of young chicken and turkey slaughter inspection in the United States by focusing FSIS inspection resources on the areas of the poultry production system that pose the greatest risk to food ...More
January 20, 2012
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2012 Restaurant Trends to Drive Traffic

Improving the healthfulness of kids’ meals and restaurant fare, along with the influence of the growing Asian, Hispanic, boomer and millennial population groups, are factors shaping the restaurant industry in 2012 and beyond, according to The NPD Group. Overall, consumer ...More
January 17, 2012
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Choosing Poultry Over Beef Cuts Stroke Risk by 13%

Men and women who eat more than two servings of red meat daily increase their risk of stroke by 28% and 19%, respectively, compared to individuals who consume less than one service a day, according to a new study in the journal Stroke. The findings also reveal people who ...More
January 13, 2012
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WTO Delays Final COOL Rule Deadline

At the joint requests of Canada, Mexico and the United States, World Trade Organization (WTO) members meeting as the Dispute Settlement Body agreed Jan. 5, 2012, to extend the deadline for the adoption or appeal of the panel reports in the case about country of origin ...More
January 9, 2012
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FDA to Prohibit Cephalosporin Class Drugs in Livestock

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intent to prohibit the use of the cephalosporin class of antimicrobial drugs in cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys effective April 5, 2012. The move will preserve the effectiveness of the drugs for treating disease ...More
January 5, 2012
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Parents Play Role in Hispanic Kids' Weight Management

Hispanics are among the most overweight ethnic groups in the United States; however, parents can help curb obesity by adopting healthy eating, physical activity and weight-management strategies for their kids, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy ...More
December 28, 2011
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