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Irish foods low in trans fats, high in saturated: survey
09-May-2008 - The results of a survey by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) on the fat content and fatty acid composition of pre-packaged food products reveal that generally, levels of trans-fatty acids in the surveyed products are low.
Gut microflora and obesity - Nestle expands the possibilities
09-May-2008 - Modifying the population of bacteria in the gut may improve the regulation of glycemic control and reverse the insulin resistance that occurs with obesity, suggests a new study from the Nestlé Research Center.
Dairy foods not impacting on weight issue: study
07-May-2008 - Claims that consumption of dairy products and other high calcium goods may play a key role in weight loss or gain are not sufficiently supported by scientific testing, according to a new review of existing research.
Pregnancy group call for BPA labels over bottle fears
06-May-2008 - The use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in bottles and other food packaging continues to stir controversy, with calls this week from a UK-based pregnancy charity for mandatory labelling of the chemical when present in packs.
Trans-fats harm mechanism proposed
30-Apr-2008 - Trans fatty acids (TFA), an enfant terrible of the food industry, may promote cardiovascular disease by triggering inflammatory processes in the cells lining blood vessels, American scientists report.
BfR expands food safety role by increasing expertise
29-Apr-2008 - The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is tightening food safety measures by creating fourteen new committees to provide expert advice on food, feed and consumer product safety.
The dangers of selective science
21-Apr-2008 - Antioxidants are back under the microscope for all the wrong reasons. But the use of meta-analyses to pool data is controversial, and scientists need to keep perspective before publishing conclusions.
Raw milk feta may hold anti-Listeria key, say researchers
04-Apr-2008 - Feta cheese made from raw milk in Greece may hold secrets that could lead to new methods for battling food poisoning bacteria like Listeria, researchers at the University of Lincoln said yesterday.
EFSA adapting to increasing workload, says executive director
03-Apr-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) expects to process applications for 1000-2000 health claims, 900 food additives and 2800 flavours in the next 12 months, according to EFSA executive director, Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle.
Dairy Crest recalls spread amidst brand push
02-Apr-2008 - UK-based Dairy Crest has extended a product recall to another batch of its 2kg tubs of Vitalite brand due to incorrect packaging labeling claiming the product is 'soya free' and 'suitable for vegans'.
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