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News & InformationNews and InformationDecember 19, 2008 Research: Nanotechnology may aid in food safetySource: Central Valley Business News - CA A tiny biological sensor has been developed by USDA scientists that detects Salmonella bacteria. Researchers for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) says the microscopically small sensor could be adapted to detect other... December 19, 2008 2009 Food Safety Summit Educational Program Brings Together Industry Leaders to Address Growing Global ConcernsSource: MSNBC In April, the "heroes" who protect the nation's and the world's food supply will meet in Washington, DC for the 11th Annual Food Safety Summit. Industry experts will lead discussions, explore concerns, and identify solutions that... December 18, 2008 Advocates Weigh In on FDA LeaderSource: The Wall Street Journal Health groups, some backed by the drug industry, have joined the heated lobbying battle in Washington over the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, sending a letter to Health and Human Services... December 16, 2008 FDA Will Continue To Study Chemical  Source: Washington Post The Food and Drug Administration, criticized by its own scientific advisers for ignoring available data about health risks posed by a chemical found in everyday plastic, said yesterday it has no plans to amend its position on the... December 16, 2008 FDA lists progress on food import safetySource: Pacific Shipper The Food and Drug Administration has given itself high marks on boosting the safety of food imports. “Every day, the FDA is working with foreign countries, states and local governments, regulated industry and consumer groups to... December 15, 2008 Food labeling has a busy, controversial yearSource: St, Louis Post Dispatch - MO The chicken at the grocery store might be labeled "naturally raised." The crackers might say "no GMOs" were used. The tomato could have a little green-and-white sticker that says "USDA Organic." The salmon might say "Wild Caught.... December 13, 2008 After China scandal, random melamine tests in U.S. are plannedSource: Seattle Times The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday ordered spot checks on baby food with meat and poultry, and such perennial kid favorites as breaded chicken nuggets, hot dogs and sausages, packaged meatballs and pizza snacks. The... December 10, 2008 Obama urged to fund watchdog agenciesSource: San Francisco Chronicle As George Bush's presidency draws to an end, watchdog groups are calling for President-elect Barack Obama's administration to fully fund federal agencies that relaxed monitoring of water, air quality and the safety of the food... December 9, 2008 China ups efforts to rid food of illegal additives Source: Associated Press China is launching a four-month food safety campaign Wednesday that will include inspections of food makers to weed out illegal or excessive chemicals in food, in the country's latest move to restore trust hurt by a tainted milk... December 7, 2008 China, U.S. agree to enhance capability of coping with food security emergency Source: Chinaview.cu China and the United States agreed on Friday to strengthen their capability of coping with emergencies on food security and product safety.
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