Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

S. Korea bans imports of French poultry

South Korea has imposed a ban on imports of French poultry and live birds after the European country reported a bird flu outbreak.

Health

Suspect Danish meat also sold in Germany

German authorities say meat products from a Danish firm that has been closed over a listeria outbreak also were sold at a store in Germany.

Medications

25 drug companies to phase out animal antibiotics

The Food and Drug Administration says 25 pharmaceutical companies are voluntarily phasing out the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in animals processed for meat.

Health

US company recalls 8.7 million pounds of meat

A northern California company is recalling more than 8.7 million pounds (3.95 million kilograms) of beef products because it processed diseased and unhealthy animals without a full federal inspection, U.S. officials said ...

Health

Q&A on the science of growing hamburger in the lab

(AP)—At a public tasting in London Monday, Dutch scientists served hamburgers made from cow stem cells. Some questions and answers about the science behind the revolutionary patty.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Haiti paper says authorities note human flu in DR

(AP)—A Haitian newspaper reported Saturday that a government official acknowledged authorities erred when they said the neighboring Dominican Republic had an outbreak of avian flu.

Health

Less salt in our food

It is entirely possible to reduce the salt content in a range of foods by up to 30% without reducing the taste.

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