After Food and Drug Administration inspectors found salmonella bacteria in “critical areas” of a Setton Pistachio plant in California, the company expanded its recall to include the majority of its 2008 crop, an estimated 60 million pounds of product. Its initial recall affected only 2 million pounds of nuts. And even though roasting should kill salmonella bacteria, the recall includes pistachios roasted by Setton Pistachio, as there is evidence that the company mixed raw nuts with roasted ones, against good manufacturing practices.
The hero of the ordeal is the Georgia Nut …

What exactly is Mr. Clean made of? Come January, consumers should have a better idea, when Procter & Gamble goes live with a Web site revealing ingredients of many its household products.
 
Under some pressure from environmental groups, consumers and others, Cincinnati-based P&G is joining other manufacturers in offering more information about what’s in widely used household cleaning products.
Although consumers have long had label information about food ingredients, a list of what’s in cleaners and detergents used around the house has not been readily available. P&G has chosen the Internet to …

A trip down the pet food aisle these days will boggle the mind with all the wonderful claims made by manufacturers for their particular products. But what’s the truth behind all this marvelous hype? You might be very surprised…let’s take a look.
1. Niche claims. Today, if you have an indoor cat, a canine athlete, a Persian, a Bloodhound, a Yorkie, or a pet with a tender tummy or itchy feet, you can find a food “designed” just for your pet’s personal needs. Niche marketing has arrived in a big way …

The word arthritis comes from “arth” which means joint, and “itis” which means inflammation. There are over 100 different types of arthritis that mainly affect the joints. Most types of arthritis affect the elderly but there are some kinds that can affect children as well. It is one of the main causes of disability in the world.
One of the most common symptoms of arthritis is joint pain and it can happen in any of the joints on the body. A for sure sign that you have arthritis would be pain …

A dominant global producer of enzymes is arguing that enzymes in biotechnology can make a significant contribution to global environment improvement, but this effort comes with heavy patenting by the company.
A representative of Danish biotechnology company Novozymes recently spoke on industrial uses of enzymes. Novozymes holds 47 percent of the global market share and are developing enzymes and microorganisms for a number of different applications such as detergents, starch, fuel ethanol, textile, food and animal feed.
The presentation came at a 31 March event in Geneva sponsored by the Biotechnology Industry …

The results of a safety study to be published in the May issue of Food and Chemical Toxicology demonstrate that the probiotic strain, GanedenBC30(TM) (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), is safe for human consumption, even in massive amounts. Many experts recognize the health benefits of probiotics, but some have stressed that probiotic strains must first demonstrate safety before recommendations can be made about their widespread use. The new study also sets the stage for the incorporation of GanedenBC30 into a wide variety of foods. Unlike many other probiotic strains, GanedenBC30 easily …

So-called food baits are very effective for modern carp fishing; especially where extreme fishing pressure on many waters means that using quality nutritional bait equals success instead of failure! But how would you make an effective homemade carp bait by using the optimal proven nutritional protein food ingredients levels? What is the starting point for working out what ideal bait protein levels are?
Carp have essential carp dietary requirements for proteins, and the aim is to provide a balanced profile of amino acids in your bait. This sounds technical, so a …

CHICAGO, April 6 /PRNewswire/ — Ajinomoto Company Inc., the leading global supplier of aspartame, has applied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval of Advantame, an innovative sweetener for use in foods and beverages.
 
Advantame has a sweet, clean sugar-like taste. Because it is much sweeter than most low and non-calorie sweeteners currently available, it is anticipated to be a top candidate for food and beverage formulations. Heightened attention to the importance of healthy body weight has significantly increased demand for ingredients that deliver a good, sweet taste without …

With the help of the L-series amino acid many HGH supplements are manufactured. They also have the property of that amino acid that is naturally synthesized in the body. Have a look at the supplements discussed here and you will be out of confusion about the supplement to use.
Natural HGH supplements are used moderately than the artificial products like pills and injections. They have grown in popular because of the time it takes to produce a result. The main use of supplements is for anti aging and longevity in life. …

Heartworm, or roundworm, is very serious can affect all types of gun dogs. With gun dogs, working dogs, and other outdoor dogs, you must be especially concerned because they are more susceptible to heartworm. The worse case scenario is that an affected dog can pass it on to humans, as well as other dogs. In turn, you can also pass on heartworm to your own dog.
Roundworm is a parasitic disease that is spread through mosquito bites or by getting it from other animals which have it. Animals like other dogs, …