Government tests have found high levels of potentially harmful chemicals used in nonstick surfaces and firefighting foams in foods that are produced near contaminated sites, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The latest research, presented at a conference in Helsinki and circulated among advocacy groups, highlights the growing concerns by the government and […]
With more consumers, and therefore more companies, seeking to eliminate the presence of acrylamide in food and beverage products due to carcinogenic concerns, two companies have introduced a new yeast ingredient that can help formulators reduce acrylamide content by up to 90%. Flavors and ingredients firm Kerry (Naas, Ireland) has partnered with Renaissance BioScience, a […]
Health Canada has published final regulations permitting the sale of fresh and frozen raw ground beef treated with irradiation. The agency developed the new regulations after conducting a thorough assessment, and concluded that irradiation is a safe and effective treatment to reduce harmful bacteria in ground beef. The United States has permitted the irradiation of […]
