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PepsiCo to remove controversial ingredient from Gatorade
Brominated vegeteable oil was patented as a flame retardant.
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Food Safety
TECH FLASH
Caffeine stirs up Congressmen
Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals?
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TECH FLASH
FDA increases irradiation levels in poultry, beef products
The increased levels are expected to kill more pathogens.
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TECH FLASH
Don't bring pathogens into your plant
There’s no telling what may be coming in your door riding on the outside of cartons, buckets and bulk containers.
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FSA issues statement on bute in horsemeat
Contrary to reports, no horsemeat in recent scandal tested positive
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Tennessee wins federal grant for food safety center
The $200,000 loan comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Seafood, clouding agents and lemon juice among new food frauds
US Pharmacopeial Convention has added almost 800 new products to its list
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Annie’s Inc. to recall pizzas over metal shards in dough
The recall is voluntary and no issues have been reported
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