Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
16 sick in 5 states; linked to ground beef recall
(AP)—Federal health officials say at least 16 people in five states have been sickened by salmonella food poisoning linked to ground beef.
Jan 28, 2013
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Horsemeat found in ground burger sold in UK and Irish grocery stores
(Medical Xpress)—The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has found evidence of horsemeat in ground meat marketed as beef (meat from cows) and sold in grocery stores in Ireland and the UK. The agency stressed that the ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Canadian beef recall plant to be taken over
(AP)—A subsidiary of a Brazilian-based company is taking over management of XL Foods, the Alberta plant at the heart of one of the largest beef recalls in Canada's history.
Oct 18, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Packing plant linked to tainted beef ordered shut
(AP)—The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Friday that it has temporarily shut a meatpacking plant linked to contaminated beef products that have been distributed across Canada and the United States.
Sep 28, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Albertsons recalls some ground beef in 3 states
(AP)—Alberstons is recalling a number of ground beef products sold at stores in Oregon, Washington and Idaho, due to risk of E. coli contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
Sep 24, 2012
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Medical research
Global research team yields new health insights into different types of trans fats
Canadian scientists are joining with international colleagues to lead new insights into the health implications of different types of trans fat.
Jun 1, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reports increasing incidence of Clostridium difficile infection
A study presented by Mayo Clinic researchers during Digestive Disease Week 2012 provides clear evidence that the number of people contracting the hard-to-control and treat bacterial infection Clostridium difficile (C. difficile ...
May 21, 2012
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Healthy eating can cost less, study finds
Is it really more expensive to eat healthy? An Agriculture Department study released Wednesday found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
May 16, 2012
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Taiwan to step up checks on US beef after mad cow case
Taiwan plans to step up checks of US plants that process beef exported to the island, the government said Sunday, following the discovery of a new mad cow disease case in the United States.
Apr 29, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Quick response averts market scare in mad cow case
(AP) -- The announcement that mad cow disease was spotted in a California cow drew a rapid response this week from the beleaguered American beef industry, which has been enduring one crisis after another for more than a ...
Apr 26, 2012
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