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Five New Forms of Listeria

Cornell University researchers have identified five new species of Listeria.
April 2, 2014
One of the new finds is named after the researchers' university.
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Consumers and Food Labels

A new poll shows the single most beneficial change to the nutrition label to be a radical design change as opposed to what information is shared.
March 3, 2014
Data show missed opportunities, as the top three most beneficial changes are not addressed in new design proposal.
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FDA on the Revised Nutrition Labels

The agency has long been considering changing the Nutrition Facts label.
February 27, 2014
Among other things, FDA is proposing to change some of the nutrients of public health significance that must be declared on the label.
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SQF Certification for Ticklebelly

Steven Roberts Original Desserts and Ticklebelly Desserts announced its Pembroke, N.C., bakery has earned SQF Level 3 Certification.
February 26, 2014
SQF Level 3 is the most stringent and highest level certification awarded by SQFI.
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Ecolabels on Food Purchase

Ecolabels rarely influence food purchases, according to a study.
February 24, 2014
Sustainability had no meaningful impact on food choice, across all product categories.
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Deadline Set for U.S. Food Safety Update

The largest American food safety update in 70 years will be complete by spring 2016.
February 21, 2014
Seven separate rules will be designed to shift the national food safety net from a system geared to respond to illness outbreaks to one designed to prevent them.
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Health Canada Approves Flaxseed Claim

Health Canada accepted a health claim linking ground whole flaxseed to cholesterol lowering.
February 12, 2014
The daily consumption of five tablespoons (40g) of ground flaxseed will help to reduce cholesterol levels.
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Revamping Nutrition Labels

The Food and Drug Administration says that updating nutrition labels is a priority this year.
January 27, 2014
Nevertheless, it is unclear exactly when any label changes would take effect.
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FDA Revising Proposed Rules

The FDA will revise sweeping new food safety rules proposed earlier this year.
December 23, 2013
The move comes after farmers complained the rules could hurt business.
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