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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), or Mad Cow Disease, continues to be in the news worldwide. Surveillance programs are in place to assure consumers that American beef and other food products derived from cattle are safe.
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Have you ever heard that it is important to “eat a rainbow” of foods? This is may be a good way to think about your diet because numerous functional foods can be recognized and grouped together by their color. Functional Foods are foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. Examples can include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fortified or enhanced foods and beverages and certain dietary supplements.
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Low-calorie sweeteners (sometimes referred to as non-nutritive sweeteners, artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes) are ingredients added to food to provide sweetness without adding a significant amount of calories. Low-calorie sweeteners have been the subject of extensive scientific research looking at a variety of health conditions, including weight.
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Carbendazim is fungicide that is used in a number of crops to help control the growth of unwanted fungus and mold. There is no reason for you to be concerned at this time. The low levels of carbendazim found in a number of beverages are well below any level of concern. FDA is not taking any action at this time because the low levels of carbendazim currently detected do not pose any health risk. There is no reason for you to change your diet at this time.
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Enterobacter sakazakii, or E.sak, is a pathogen. It is a bacterium within the Enterobacteriaceae family that is characterized by its yellow pigmentation. It has the ability to grow on very simple bacteriological media and may be a causative agent to such diseases as meningitis in particularly vulnerable individuals.
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This fact sheet discusses the animal antibiotic regulatory approval process, which ensures the safety of milk, meat and eggs from animals treated with antibiotics. Human safety is a key component of the approval process and all antibiotics intended for use must pass a food safety test prior to approval.
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The International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2011 Food and Health Survey takes an extensive look at what Americans are doing regarding their eating and health habits and food safety practices.
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From helping you stay full longer to contributing to a healthy body weight, foods and beverages can provide benefits beyond basic nutrition, and helping you manage your weight is one of these benefits.
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