Food Contamination



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    Food Contamination





    [an error occurred while processing this directive] High On Hygiene 23 Nov 2005
    ...organisms, eyes, nose and mouth are areas with high levels of germs and by simply touching these areas and handling food after can cause food contamination. ...
    - Express Hotelier & Caterer,

    Whistleblower Claims DuPont Failed to Act on Food Contamination ... Nov 20, 2005
    A former DuPont Company employee charges the company knew for years about higher than expected food contamination from one of its non-stick coatings, but ...
    - Consumer Affairs

    E. Coli Food Contamination of Beef a Threat World-Wide; Nymox NXC ... Nov 3, 2005
    Despite efforts to improve the safety of the US food supply, outbreaks of potentially deadly E. coli O157 food contamination remain common. ...
    - CCNMatthews (press release),

    HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Restaurant ratings Nov 21, 2005
    ...contact surfaces not clean (5 points); presence of insects (4 points); original food container not properly labeled (1 point); food contamination not properly ...
    - Birmingham News,

    Secretary General of Municipalities affirms saefty of poultry and ... Nov 22, 2005
    ..."We are taking strict measures to keep away any dangers which might emerge to the surface due to food contamination in a general sense", he said at the same ...
    - WAM - Emirates News Agency,

    Food security for all Nov 14, 2005
    ...safety procedures put in place over the past decade, one might have been lulled into thinking that poisionings and deaths from food contamination would be ...
    - Bakery & Snacks,

    Eggs: washed or unwashed? Nov 9, 2005
    ...panel found that the evidence from other countries that require egg washing indicates that the procedure might help to prevent food contamination and illnesses ...
    - Food Production,

    Group says DuPont hid dangers of coating Nov 17, 2005
    ...failed to act for years on warnings about higher-than-expected food contamination from a coating widely used in fast food burger wrappers and other nonstick ...
    - The News Journal,

    Inductive Sensor features anti-bacterial housing. Nov 14, 2005
    ...and viruses. Inductive proximity sensors combat formation of bacteria, reducing risk of food contamination. Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 02 ...
    - Industrial News Room,

    Food safety crackdown underway in the EU Nov 8, 2005
    Chartered Institute of Environmental Health has urged government action to protect the public from major illness caused by food contamination or processing ...
    - Food Quality News,

    National group accuses DuPont of covering up Teflon’s dangers Nov 16, 2005
    ...failed to act for years on warnings about higher-than-expected food contamination from a compound widely sold for use in fast food burger wrappers and other ...
    - The News Journal,

    HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Restaurant ratings Nov 14, 2005
    ...cold holding (5 points); food contact surfaces not clean (5 points); damaged utensils should be discarded/replaced (4 points); food contamination not properly ...
    - Birmingham News,

    HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Restaurant ratings Oct 24, 2005
    ...not of sound condition (5 points); food contact surfaces not clean (5 points); thermometers not properly provided (1 point); food contamination not properly ...
    - Birmingham News,

    DNA amplification shows promise for food safety testing Nov 2, 2005
    Tougher regulatory standards and the increased reporting of food contamination in restaurants, supermarkets and processing plants has pushed companies to put a ...
    - Food Navigator,

    OMRON Develops Bacteria Reducing Inductive Sensor for Food and ... Nov 1, 2005
    ...inductive proximity sensors, Omron has developed a sensing solution that actively combats the formation of bacteria, so reducing the risk of food contamination ...
    - Japan Corporate News (press release),

    The causes of food poisoning Nov 13, 2005
    Caring Society Committee chairman PK Subbaiyah said a study showed that many canteen operators were fond of doing such things which led to food contamination. ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    Omron Develops Bacteria Reducing Inductive Sensor Nov 7, 2005
    ...proximity sensors, the company has developed a sensing solution that actively combats the formation of bacteria, so reducing the risk of food contamination. ...
    - Nikkei Electronics Asia,

    Experts say US food supply vulnerable target for terrorists Oct 25, 2005
    Accidental food contamination causes an estimated 76 million cases of illness annually among Americans, said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
    - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

    How real is threat of terrorists using weapons of mass destruction ... Nov 12, 2005
    But they could be disseminated only through deliberate food contamination and would have relatively low impact, since the short-lived disease generally doesn't ...
    - Austin American-Statesman (subscription),

    HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Restaurant ratings Nov 7, 2005
    ...properly worn (1 point); original food container not properly labeled (1 point); thermometers not properly provided (1 point); food contamination not properly ...
    - Birmingham News,

    Appeal for Clemency for the Bulgarian Nurses in Libya Nov 14, 2005
    The Messenger of Allah (SAW), forgive also those who killed the Believers and as well who attempted on His Life through food contamination. ...
    - Sofia News Agency,

    Soil tested at Wangjing Tentha Nov 12, 2005
    To check food contamination and soil degradation, a high level Committee was instituted recently with Agriculture Director as chairman, Agriculture Officer ...
    - E-Pao.net,

    Navigating tourism through turbulent political seas Nov 14, 2005
    Tourism is not only open to air born and water carried viruses, but to food contamination, unpredictable weather conditions and multiple infections. ...
    - TravelVideo.tv (press release),

    Purdue to focus on Miss. Oct 30, 2005
    ...re going to focus on nutrition, contamination of food source, especially seafood," she said, explaining that there is worry that food contamination is bringing ...
    - The Courier-Journal,

    Product Liability 101 Oct 30, 2005
    ...tobacco, recreational equipment, mechanical and electrical products, chemicals and pesticides, agricultural products and equipment, food contamination, and all ...
    - juiceenewsdaily,

    MOH working on new ways to ensure food security Nov 1, 2005
    ...networks established by the Health Ministry now cover 70 percent of China's population, with emphasis placed on monitoring food contamination caused by heavy ...
    - Xinhua,

    Assocham demands formation of food regulatory authority Nov 3, 2005
    Nov 3 (PTI) Industry body Assocham has urged for establishment of a Food Regulatory Authority to develop food sector, prevent food contamination and ensure ...
    - Press Trust of India,

    Koreans shaken by Chinese kimchi scare Oct 25, 2005
    One office worker surnamed Kim said, "After lead [referring to an earlier food contamination incident involving lead], and now parasites, I don't have anything ...
    - Asia Times Online,

    Meat processor battles for survival after E. coli death Nov 2, 2005
    In addition to the damage to reputation, food contamination can lead to huge expenses due to product recalls, fines and loss of market share. ...
    - Food Production,

    New culture medium to fight salmonella war Oct 26, 2005
    Tougher regulatory standards and the increased reporting of food contamination in supermarkets and processing plants has forced food firms to put a higher ...
    - Lab Technologist,

    PROBLEMS FOR WOULD-BE TERRORISTS Oct 31, 2005
    But they could be disseminated only through deliberate food contamination, and would have relatively low impact, since the short-lived disease generally doesn ...
    - King County Journal,

    AFTER THE STORM: ADVICE FOR STAYING SAFE AND CARING FOR YOUR HOME Oct 24, 2005
    ...by a qualified service technician. There is danger of electrical shock, leaking gas or food contamination. • Until you can have ...
    - Tallahassee.com,

    US Regulation Requires Registration of Food and Feed Companies Sep 29, 2005
    According to a September 28 FDA press release, the regulation allows the agency quickly to locate food processors in the event of food contamination. ...
    - Washington File (press release)

    P&G Professional Offers School Cafeteria Workers Tips on Keeping ... Sep 26, 2005
    Wolff cautions that food-to-food contamination can happen when prepared foods are placed on improperly cleaned surfaces where raw foods have been. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Food poisoning scare rocks UCT ahead of exams Sep 29, 2005
    UCT spokesperson Andrea Weiss said an incident of possible food contamination was being investigated as several students in the three residences had fallen ill ...
    - Independent Online

    UN Releases Report on Scale of Chernobyl Nuclear Accident Sep 7, 2005
    ...environmental realm, the Report calls for long term monitoring of caesium and strontium radionuclides to assess human exposure and food contamination and to ...
    - The Information Warfare Site (press release)

    Does Modern Equipment Save Time And Energy In The Kitchen? Sep 30, 2005
    ...food preparation. Furthermore they also reduce the food contamination risks by minimising handling of food materials. Modern equipment ...
    - Express Hotelier & Caterer

    HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Restaurant ratings Sep 26, 2005
    ...requirements during cold holding (5 points); food contact surfaces not clean (5 points); presence of roaches (4 points); food contamination not properly ...
    - Birmingham News

    New Orleans : Naled kills mosquitoes - and people? Sep 26, 2005
    Children exposed to Naled have an increased cancer risk. Food Contamination: particularly strawberries, beans, celery and peppers. ...
    - uruknet.info

    Doctor’s Q&A Sep 25, 2005
    ...or drink. Food contamination occurs because of careless or negligent hygiene such as salads washed with contaminated water. After ...
    - The Herald

    UK meat processor linked to E. coli outbreak Sep 22, 2005
    In addition to the damage to reputation, food contamination can lead to huge expenses due to product recalls, fines and loss of market share. ...
    - Food and Drink Europe

    Nymox Continues to Successfully Expand Extensive Patent Portfolio ... Sep 28, 2005
    Nymox holds important patent rights for its antibacterials in development, including potential treatments for E. coli O157 food contamination and infection. ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Restaurant ratings Sep 5, 2005
    ...or cooking (5 points); potentially hazardous food did not meet proper temperature requirements during cold holding (5 points); food contamination not properly ...
    - Birmingham News

    New food policies a mixed blessing Sep 21, 2005
    Before the new food policy, if a student became ill due to food contamination, MTU would be extremely liable and could face multiple lawsuits. ...
    - Michigan Technological University Online Lode

    Food regulator revaluates phthalates used in packaging Sep 20, 2005
    The most commonly used phthalate is DEHP. Food contamination occurs because of the use of PCV in wrapping materials. Phthalates ...
    - Food Navigator

    Salmonella alert triggers California basil recall Sep 6, 2005
    The agency says that the speed at which these “one-step forward, one-step back� records can be accessed in case of potential food contamination is critical ...
    - NutraIngredients-usa.com

    HEALTH INSPECTIONS Sep 18, 2005
    A critical item is defined as a violation that is more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, illness or environmental health hazard ...
    - Palladium-Item

    What the Seventh Framework Programme means for Europe Sep 21, 2005
    In the past, Europe has missed opportunities in key research areas such as nuclear safety, food contamination, Alzheimer, terrestrial biosphere protection and ...
    - noticias.info

    EC outlines R&D funding programme Sep 22, 2005
    ...growth, the Commission has acknowledged that Europe has missed opportunities in key research areas such as nuclear safety, food contamination and terrestrial ...
    - ElectricNews.net

    Restaurant Report Card September 1, 2005 Sep 2, 2005
    Dirty fryers, dirty floors and the potential for food contamination, I-team reporter Sarah Oehler uncovers the most recent violations at area restaurants in ...
    - WTVG

    Call To Think Again Sep 19, 2005
    Research has proven that radioactive waste left over from such mining is a major hazard, dispersed by wind, rain, food contamination and human error.
    - Namibian

    Temp health permits on the rise Sep 13, 2005
    ...temporary food stands serve a large number of people in a short amount of time." Unfortunately, he said, "this also increases the chances for food contamination ...
    - Sherman Denison Herald Democrat

    What killed Arafat? Infection a mystery Sep 7, 2005
    One possibility is a food-borne illness from a toxin produced by staphylococcal bacteria. The illness occurs commonly from food contamination. ...
    - International Herald Tribune

    Medical records say Arafat died from a stroke Sep 8, 2005
    ...bacteria. The illness occurs commonly from food contamination. Theoretically, someone could have put the toxin in what Arafat ate. ...
    - Financial Times

    BioVeris to Donate $1 Million of Products to Disaster Relief ... Sep 15, 2005
    BioVeris. "The massive flooding and damage makes the afflicted areas vulnerable to significant water and food contamination. It ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Still water breeding bacteria Sep 7, 2005
    ...think they are fending off an outbreak of gastrointestinal problems among Hurricane Katrina evacuees that can be traced to either water or food contamination. ...
    - Houston Chronicle

    Missouri Governor Applauds Agencies' Cooperative Efforts to ... Sep 2, 2005
    ...top exercise scenario begins with several reports of intestinal illnesses and progresses to a regional outbreak, with a terrorist claim of food contamination. ...
    - Kansas City infoZine

    Report: Arafat Died of Stroke Sep 8, 2005
    ...located and what microbes caused it. It said one possibility might have been food contamination. Arafat became ill with nausea, abdominal ...
    - FOX News

    Arafat's death remains a mystery despite disclosure of medical ... Sep 8, 2005
    Food contamination has been mentioned as a possibility. Arafat became ill with nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating dinner in his compound Oct. 12. ...
    - San Diego Union Tribune

    Arafat's death remains a mystery months later Sep 9, 2005
    Arafat's bowel the original infection was located and what microbes caused it. Food contamination has been mentioned as a possibility.
    - OCRegister (subscription)

    Missouri DHSS Emphasizes Role in Homeland Security Preparedness Sep 10, 2005
    ...valuable to both citizens and officials so they can be better prepared for public health emergencies such as deliberate food contamination, pandemic influenza ...
    - Kansas City infoZine

    Medical report inconclusive on reason for death of Palestinian ... Sep 8, 2005
    ...located and what microbes caused it. It said one possibility might have been food contamination. The Times reported that Arafat's ...
    - Macleans

    Retailers get freedom from licence raj Aug 29, 2005
    ...authority which will be responsible for areas like genetically modified food, plant health, dietetic products, biological hazards, label and food contamination ...
    - Rediff

    Monthly Roundup30 Jul 2005
    Dr. . Muazaherul Huq in his address of welcome said food contamination and adulteration are of grave concern because of unprotected border, corrupt trading ...
    - Financial Express.bd

    Australian food contamination scareJul 3, 2005
    Efforts to recall thousands of Mars and Snickers bars from shelves in Australia have been stepped up in the wake of a contamination scare, the manufacturer ...
    - ic Wales

    Form shrink process reduces contamination, Multivac saysJul 25, 2005
    25/07/2005 - A new kind of shrink process reduces the chance of food contamination and gives a closer fits of the product to the package, according to Multivac ...
    - Food Navigator

    HEALTH & FITNESSJul 28, 2005
    In the developing countries like India, the danger of food contamination and food-related disease outbreaks are particularly acute because of the proximity in ...
    - The Tribune

    Food Packaging Using Nanotechnology Methods: an Overview of ‘ ...Jul 25, 2005
    With present technologies, testing for microbial food-contamination takes two to seven days and the sensors that have been developed to date are too big to be ...
    - AZoNano.com

    Letters, 7/28: Dogs roam free on farmsJul 27, 2005
    It would seem to me that there is a higher risk of food contamination from the hands of the people pawing through the goods at the market than there is from a ...
    - Lincoln Journal Star

    Agrosecurity Awareness Training launches in Ga.Jul 27, 2005
    ..."Whether it is a natural disaster, an animal disease, food contamination or a deliberate act of agroterrorism, (attendees) will know how to recognize something ...
    - Macon Telegraph

    5th Annual Biotechnology Educators Conference focused on food ...Jul 23, 2005
    By Janet K. Gregg, Texas A&M. "The positive confirmation of a cow in Texas with BSE and occasional incidents involving food contamination are examples of the ...
    - North Texas e-News

    IRELAND: FSAI reports highlights Listeria monocytogenes poisoningJul 5, 2005
    ...and Management of Listeria monocytogenes Contamination of Food’ highlights a mortality rate of some 30% associated with Listeria food contamination and that ...
    - just-food.com

    Down for the countJul 23, 2005
    The health department does not suspect the virus spread through food contamination, although the department cannot tell through lab results, Worgess said. ...
    - Arizona Daily Sun

    HEALTH INSPECTIONSJul 24, 2005
    A critical item is defined as a violation that is more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, illness or environmental health hazard ...
    - Palladium-Item

    Free to find out all you want?Jul 23, 2005
    The new rules establish a similar regime providing a greater right to information about pollution, conservation, food contamination and other issues. ...
    - The Observer

    Pooling method offers cost savings for food labsJul 20, 2005
    Tougher regulatory standards and the increased reporting of food contamination in restaurants, supermarkets and processing plants has pushed companies to put a ...
    - Food Navigator

    HACCP: succeeding at safetyJul 4, 2005
    ...and packaging storage in designated areas) for items; Transportation in appropriate vehicles – well maintained and without the risk of food contamination. ...
    - Ferret

    Hygiene Is Low Priority At City F&B OutletsJul 8, 2005
    ...maintaining hygiene.". The survey also points out that the biggest contributor to food contamination was lack of personal hygiene. Most ...
    - Express Hotelier & Caterer

    Ministry of Health advises on safety in food handlingJul 20, 2005
    ...of Health is advising parents to practice proper food handling techniques to protect their families and friends from food-borne illness and food contamination. ...
    - Government of Antigua and Barbuda

    Listeria Food Poisoning Can Be Dangerous In Pregnant Women And ...Jul 5, 2005
    The mortality due to infection can be as much as 30% associated with Listeria food contamination and only miniscule amounts need to be consumed to cause ...
    - MedIndia

    New rules on sewage in eateriesJul 9, 2005
    ...the health officer to take steps necessary to protect public health, while the restaurant manager was to take appropriate action to prevent food contamination. ...
    - The Olympian

    Food Safety Tips for a Safe and Healthy 4th of JulyJun 30, 2005
    Practicing proper food handling techniques will protect yourself, your family and friends from food-borne illness and food contamination. ...
    - eMaxHealth.com

    Dining out over food safetyJul 14, 2005
    ...stressed the importance of rigorous quality control measures in food and beverage manufacturing, particularly in light of recent food contamination scares that ...
    - Ferret

    DU session jamJul 1, 2005
    The public health scientists and members of medical profession have warned that if the alarming situation of food contamination and adulteration is not checked ...
    - Independent-Bangladesh

    Database created for cleaning chemicalsJul 8, 2005
    News reports of food contamination in restaurants, supermarkets, and food processing plants are leading food makers to place a higher priority on food safety ...
    - Food Production

    AUSTRALIA: NSW police investigate threat to Snickers and Mars barsJul 1, 2005
    ...and serious crime squad commander detective superintendent Peter Cotter said Strike Force Caliban was established to investigate the food contamination threat. ...
    - just-food.com

    Man sent to prison for trying to poison wifeJul 1, 2005
    2003 and 2004. Harald Ehrenfeld, 38, could have received 40 years on his guilty plea to four counts of food contamination. He was ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal

    Changes to meet the challengesJul 8, 2005
    ...“The food (in a salad bar) is not totally protected from food contamination,� said Rafaelita Curva, the school district’s director of student nutrition ...
    - Capital Press (subscription)

    More of this FeatureJul 1, 2005
    This relatively new urban legend follows the form of other well-known food contamination tales, most notably "The Kentucky-Fried Rat," in which a "funny ...
    - Urban Legends and Folklore

    Dennis still causing problemsJul 13, 2005
    Agwunobi said health authorities are concerned about carbon monoxide poisonings from improper indoor use of power generators, food-contamination issues, as ...
    - Newsday

    Gas is scarce after DennisJul 14, 2005
    Agwunobi expressed concerns about carbon-monoxide poisonings from improper indoor use of power generators, food-contamination issues, and power-tool and heat ...
    - Newsday

    FYI: Some agencies using donated cellular phonesJun 30, 2005
    This keeps the paper dry and free of food contamination. Contaminated paper cannot be recycled. CardboardÉclean and flatten. Remove all packing material. ...
    - Lufkin Daily News

    Medina man who fed wife lies, poison sent to prisonJul 2, 2005
    ...way. Ehrenfeld, 38, had pleaded guilty to four counts of food contamination, which could have landed him in prison for 40 years. ...
    - Cleveland Plain Dealer

    How NOT to Launch a New ProductJul 5, 2005
    ...wrong. Develop a crisis plan that outlines what the team would do in case of a crisis, like a recall or food contamination. It's ...
    - MarketingProfs.com (subscription)

    KC health director now leads national groupJul 12, 2005
    ...more heavily on public agencies for protection from a growing list of diverse hazards, including potential flu pandemics, food contamination, tobacco smoke and ...
    - Kansas City Business Journal




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