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EFSA says wild birds spread avian flu to E.U. member states

By News Desk on October 26, 2017

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says migratory wild birds are spreading avian influenza around the globe. The Parma, Italy-based food safety agency figures migration routes crossing the north-eastern and eastern EU borders are the…
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Inspector General again finds weaknesses in organic imports

By Dan Flynn on September 20, 2017

Consumers buying pricey organic produce would likely be upset if they knew the imported fruits and vegetables they pay premium prices for are sometimes doused with chemicals when they reach the United States.

A new…
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Puppies from Petland stores linked to Campylobacter outbreak

By News Desk on September 12, 2017

A year-long outbreak of Campylobacter infections has been traced to puppies sold by Petland Inc., according to a Monday notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Ohio Department of Health, several other…
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Evanger’s and Against the Grain Recall additional products

By Phyllis Entis on March 4, 2017

Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food on March 4 announced a voluntary expansion of its earlier dog food recalls due to potential adulteration with pentobarbital.

recalled Evangers and Against the Grain dog foodThe expansion of the company’s February 3rd recall of five production…
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Beach Beat: Del Monte’s pretty in pink with OK for GMO

By Coral Beach on December 20, 2016

You’ve gotta give it to those marketing magicians at Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. Back in the 1990s when they introduced the phrase “golden extra sweet pineapple” they stated the obvious with fabulous flair. I…
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Three new GMO spuds earn permission from USDA

By Coral Beach on November 1, 2016

Two companies have green lights from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for their non-browning potato varieties that have had their genes altered.

Simplot logo with seedlingsCalyxt, a company based in New Brighton, MN, got the go ahead for…
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Arctic Fuji apple gains approval despite anti-GMO opposition

By Coral Beach on October 5, 2016

A third genetically modified apple variety, the Arctic Fuji, has gained U.S. approval and the grower responsible for it plans next to seek approval for genetically modified Arctic Gala apples. Neal Carter founded Okanagen Speciality Fruits in 1996 in Summerland, British Columbia. The company has developed and gained approval for genetically modified apples that have non-browning properties. Neal…
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Public comments so far show support for third GMO apple

By News Desk on August 26, 2016

There are 18 days remaining in the public comment period on the Arctic Fuji as Okenagan Specialty Fruits Inc. seeks permission to market its third variety of genetically modified, non-browning apple. …
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USDA Permits Foreign Reindeer To Enter Without Testing

By News Desk on December 24, 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Claus of the North Pole, a broker with Worldwide Gifts, Unlimited. The permit will allow…
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USDA Gives GE Potato ‘Nonregulated’ Status

By News Desk on August 31, 2015

Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, that they had made a determination of “nonregulated status” for the Innate potato, which is genetically…
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