Monsanto says that the discovery of unapproved genetically modified wheat found in an Oregon field could have been the result of sabotage.
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Fonterra recalls processed cheese
Fonterra is recalling a slice cheese product in New Zealand, amid reports plastic is sticking to the cheese once it's unwrapped.
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Allergy information portal now available for food manufacturers
Food Standards Australia New Zealand, together with government, industry and consumer groups, has launched a new portal providing manufacturers with information on how to manage food allergies.
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Man dies in meat blender accident
A 41 year old man died on Friday night at a meat distribution plant in Oregon, USA following a fatal fall into a running meat blender.
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Oyster crop hit by disease
An unknown flesh-eating disease has killed millions of dollars worth of Pacific oysters in Port Stephens, and has caused financial devastation for many growers.
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Securing the safety of genetic modification
A growing number of genetically modified crops are now based on intentionally changing RNA. However this new technology may prove to be risky business.
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Breaking the gluten-free fad
For people with coeliac disease, gluten can set off a toxic reaction that harms the lining of the guts and kills the little hairs that absorb nutrition.
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Cheese company recalls feta products
A South Australian cheese company recalled several feta products after failing an E. Coli bacterium test.
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Australian seafood safe to eat: CDC
The Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre (Seafood CRC) has found Australian wild and farmed seafood is safe and healthy to eat.
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GoScan hopes to improve life for food allergy sufferers, those on diets
GoScan, a mobile phone app for those wanting quick, easy-to-understand, detailed information about the foods they’re eating has been launched.
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Living to tell the tail: how and why Australia survived the horse meat scandal
The horse meat scandal was devastating for a number of international brands, forced to pull their products from the shelves and deal with the subsequent loss in consumer confidence. Australia stands unscathed from the whole incident. How? And why?
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Diseased pigs dumped in Shanghai river
More than 6,000 dead pigs have been recovered from the Huangpu river, with swine farmers said to be dumping the diseased animals following a police crack-down.
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Another food recall at IKEA
It's been a tough couple of weeks for IKEA, which has now recalled its almond and butterscotch cake from in-store restaurants in 23 countries, including Australia, after the discovery of a type of bacteria typically found in faeces.
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Moving with the times: King Island Dairy
After a seven year hiatus, the renowned King Island Dairy brand has kicked off 2013 with two new product releases, bolstered by the more refined cheese palette of today's consumer.
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Roo lands in Russia after four year ban
The first shipment of kangaroo meat in four years has reached Russia, representing a potential revival in the sector.
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The hosemeat saga explained [infographic]
This infographic goes back to basics, explaining how this whole sorry story started, and which countries have been hardest hit.
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IKEA cuts meatballs after horsemeat finding
Furniture shop IKEA is the latest retailer caught up in the horse meat scandal, stopping nearly all sales of its meatballs across Europe.
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Horse meat scandal is about breach of consumer trust
The issue at the heart of the horse meat scandal is a breach of trust for economic gain rather than being fed something unthinkable.
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Food mag awards in focus: Food Safety and Innovation in Non-Food
The Food Magazine awards will return in 2013 and with entries closing on 24 April, now's your chance to have your product recognised by industry peers!
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Food contamination – a weighty issue
Looking out for certain features of weighing equipment can help food manufacturers maximise their return on investment, and minimise the risk of contamination. Isaac Leung writes.
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