U.S. Courts News Reporter
With Valentine’s Day on its way, thoughts are turning to love . . . and chocolate.
For many, dark chocolate is the chocolate of choice, and those who prefer dark chocolate will quickly tell you it’s healthier than milk chocolate. Why? Because studies suggest that its rich supply of antioxidants may improve heart health and other conditions. That and its relatively low levels of sugar.
Even the USDA gets into the act, saying that a typical 1-ounce serving size of … Read the rest
Dutch authorities have stressed the need to keep a focus on Salmonella despite restrictions because of avian flu outbreaks.
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is causing a lot of concern among companies and within the poultry farming sector.
Efforts are being made to prevent further infections by taking steps such as limiting visitors in the yard and in stables as much as possible.
Need to maintain Salmonella control
However, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) … Read the rest
High Brucella contamination rates have been found in ricotta, cheese, and raw milk samples in Tunisia, posing a serious risk to consumers.
A study investigated the occurrence of Brucella in 200 raw milk, ricotta, and artisan fresh cheese samples, collected from four districts in Tunisia. Results are based on Brucella DNA detection and don′t differentiate between live or dead bacteria.
Brucellosis is a significant public health threat for urban and rural populations of endemic countries, particularly the Middle East and North Africa region as … Read the rest