Friday, January 30, 2015

January 31, 2015 at 02:10AM Grill-Phoria LLC Recalls Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Grill-Phoria LLC of Loveland, Colorado is recalling approximately 200, 3.5 oz bags of Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These bags were distributed and manufactured between September 20, 2014 through January 2, 2015, and do not have lot codes.



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January 31, 2015 at 02:49AM Flowers Foods Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary Recall on Market Basket Original English Muffins Sold in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire

Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling Market Basket Fork Split 6 count Original English Muffins with the UPC code 0 49705 82137 4 and best by dates of November 27, 2014 through February 6, 2015 because they contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to dairy products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date.



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January 31, 2015 at 02:10AM Grill-Phoria LLC Recalls Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Grill-Phoria LLC of Loveland, Colorado is recalling approximately 200, 3.5 oz bags of Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These bags were distributed and manufactured between September 20, 2014 through January 2, 2015, and do not have lot codes.



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January 31, 2015 at 01:36AM Hamchorom, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk and Egg In HAITAI Tayo and HAITAI Gyeran Crackers

Hamchorom, Inc. of Buena Park, CA is recalling 1,200 boxes of HAITAI Tayo Crackers 2014.08.26 2015.08.25 and 1,000 boxes of HAITAI Gyeran Crackers 2014 06.12 2015 06.11 because it may contain undeclared milk and egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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January 31, 2015 at 01:04AM Aloha Voluntarily Recalls Line Of Premium Protein Products Due To A Possible Health Risk

Project Healthy Living, Inc. of New York, New York (d/b/a Aloha, Inc.) is voluntarily recalling all packages of Premium Protein powder in chocolate and vanilla blends because it has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus enterotoxin.



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January 30, 2015 at 08:34PM Spiceco Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in 5 Oz. Containers of Pride of Szeged Sweet Hungarian Paprika Lot # 091617PAHU05PS

Spiceco of Avenel, NJ is recalling PRIDE OF SZEGED SWEET HUNGARIAN PAPRIKA because it may contain undeclared Peanut Allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Peanut Allergen run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



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January 30, 2015 at 07:40PM Georgia Company Recalls Certain Pecan Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain pecan products for potential health risk. The products were distributed only in the State of Georgia, directly to consumers at the retail level from the Stone Mountain Pecan Company, located in Monroe.



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Obama Asks Congress For $1.2 Billion To Battle Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

President seeks additional federal dollars to develop new drugs and diagnostics



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January 30, 2015 at 06:28PM Guidances Under Development for 2015

CVM Guidance Documents Under Development(expected to publish as drafts or finals by the end of December)



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January 30, 2015 at 05:42PM Freeland Foods Voluntarily Recalls Sunflower Seed Due to Potential Health Risk

Freeland Foods, Inc. of San Jose, CA is voluntarily recalling the Go Raw Organic Sunflower Seed, UPC number 8 59888 00009 7 with lot number “Enjoy before August 22, 2015 R5,” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.



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January 30, 2015 at 09:56AM Diversité des agricultures familiales

L'ouvrage Diversité des agricultures familiales a pour objectif d’expliquer la nature et la force des liens entre la famille et l’exploitation agricole. Il est construit autour d’une vingtaine d’études de cas menées dans divers pays de l’Asie, de l’Afrique, de l’Amérique latine et de l’Europe. Les auteurs précisent « ce qui fait famille », analysent les adaptations du caractère familial et les mettent en perspective avec le contexte territorial et les politiques publiques de chaque pays.






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January 30, 2015 at 09:47AM L'ouvrage Agricultures familiales et mondes à venir disponible en anglais

Produit par les chercheurs du Cirad à l'occasion de l'Année internationale de l'agriculture familiale, qui vient de s'achever, l'ouvrage Agricultures familiales et mondes à venir est disponible en anglais sous le titre Family Farming and the Worlds to Come . Il revisite les approches les plus utilisées pour analyser et comprendre l’agriculture familiale qui est au cœur des agricultures du monde.






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January 30, 2015 at 09:18AM Le site du laboratoire d'analyses des eaux, sols et végétaux du Cirad

Des analyses de sol, d'eau ou de matériel végétal à effectuer ? Une méthode d'analyse à améliorer ou adapter ? Vous souhaitez vous former à l'analyse de sols, des eaux ou des végétaux ? Retrouvez toutes les informations utiles sur le site du laboratoire d'analyses des eaux, sols et végétaux du Cirad.






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January 30, 2015 at 09:18AM Le site du laboratoire d'analuses des eaux, sols et végétaux du Cirad

Des analyses de sol, d'eau ou de matériel végétal à effectuer ? Une méthode d'analyse à améliorer ou adapter ? Vous souhaitez vous former à l'analyse de sols, des eaux ou des végétaux ? Retrouvez toutes les informations utiles sur le site du laboratoire d'analyses des eaux, sols et végétaux du Cirad.






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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Protein Arginine Deiminases Come Into Focus

Chemical Biology: Scientists home in on drug targets for cancer, inflammation



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January 29, 2015 at 10:59PM Aron Streit, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In "Streit's Dark Chocolate Coins"

Aron Streit, Inc. of New York, NY is recalling its .5 ounce packages of "Streit's Dark Chocolate Coins" because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.



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January 29, 2015 at 10:51PM Aleias Gluten Free Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Protein in Parmesan Croutons and Classic Croutons

Aleias Gluten Free Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary and precautionary recall of certain lots of its 8 ounce Parmesan Croutons and Classic Croutons because they may contain undeclared peanut protein. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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January 29, 2015 at 10:18PM Arcadia Tradings Inc. Recalls Red Thread Fish Due To Possible Health Risk

Arcadia Trading Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y. is recalling all packages of Red Thread Fish because they are uneviscerated. The product comes in a 7 oz. heat sealed plastic bag.



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Restoring Threatened Mussels To Freshwater Could Cut E. Coli Contamination

Water Quality: In a lab experiment, one bivalve species removed nearly all fecal indicator bacteria from urban lake water



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January 29, 2015 at 03:31PM Clôture de l’Année internationale de l’agriculture familiale : le Cirad engagé dans plusieurs projets

L’Année internationale de l’agriculture familiale est désormais close, mais des actions concrètes doivent suivre. C’est ce que souligne le rapport sur l’engagement de la France durant cette année remis au gouvernement le 26 janvier 2015. Le Cirad, pour qui l’agriculture familiale représente 30 ans de travail et de convictions, est partie prenante de plusieurs projets majeurs listés dans le rapport.






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January 29, 2015 at 03:22PM Une plate-forme pour valoriser et soutenir l’innovation paysanne locale

Une nouvelle plate-forme collaborative fait le pari d’identifier, étudier et valoriser les innovations paysannes locales au sein des pays du Sud. L’étude de ces innovations veut contribuer à dessiner de nouveaux systèmes de connaissances et d’innovations agricoles, pour accompagner le développement des agricultures familiales.






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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

January 28, 2015 at 10:30PM InterSol Solution/Platelet Additive Solution 3

InterSol solution is an isotonic solution designed to replace a proportion of the plasma used in the storage of AMICUSâ„¢-derived leukoreduced apheresis platelets. Posted: 12/10/2009



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January 28, 2015 at 10:12PM September 23, 2013 Approval Letter - GAMMAGARD S/D





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Protein Arginine Deiminases Come Into Focus

Chemical Biology: Scientists home in on drug targets for cancer, inflammation



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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

January 27, 2015 at 11:45PM Dairy Recall

Elevated Ice Cream Co. advises our customers that our dairy, Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream Dairy in Maltby, has issued a voluntary recall of all dairy products processed in their plant. Elevated Ice Cream uses dairy products processed by Snoqualmie Gourmet, therefore we are asking all of our customers not to eat any ice cream which may be in your home freezers.



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January 27, 2015 at 11:26PM Lime Green Grocer, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in the Thai Delight Burrito

Lime Green Grocer, Inc. of Seattle, Washington is recalling 783 individually wrapped Thai Delight Burritos, because it may contain undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



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Bacteria May Remain Dormant After UV Disinfection

Public Health: Study finds that water treatment facilities using only ultraviolet light could release some dormant microbes



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Bacteria May Remain Dormant After UV Disinfection

Public Health: Study finds that water treatment facilities using only ultraviolet light could release some dormant microbes



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January 27, 2015 at 07:43PM 7345.848 - Inspection of Biological Drug Products





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January 27, 2015 at 07:13PM Probar LLC Recalls Probar Base Frosted Peanut Butter Bars Due to Possible Presence of Undeclared Milk Allergen

PROBAR LLC of Salt Lake City, UT has initiated a voluntary recall of its PROBAR Base Frosted Peanut Butter Bars due to the possible presence of an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other PROBAR products are affected.



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Why Sodium And Potassium Really Explode In Water

Inorganic Chemistry: High-speed photography and modeling reveal that classic reaction gets its oomph from sudden repulsion between alkali ions



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January 27, 2015 at 07:27PM Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd Untitled Letter

Evicel Fibrin Sealant, Evithrom Thrombin, and Biological Active Component 2 (Human Fibrinogen) (BAC2)



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January 27, 2015 at 07:26PM CSL Biotherapies Untitled Letter

Deviations from current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) requirements in the manufacture of licensed biological vaccine products and monovalent influenza bulks.



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January 27, 2015 at 04:12PM Transferts sol-plantes des éléments traces : un test biologique normalisé

Le RHIZOtest vient d’obtenir une normalisation ISO. Développé par le Cirad et l’Inra, ce biotest mesure le transfert des éléments traces du sol à la plante afin d’en évaluer le risque écotoxicologique. Cette norme valide à la fois l’outil et la méthodologie, et devrait ouvrir la voie à de multiples applications.






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January 27, 2015 at 02:00PM Pancreatic Cancer: Targeted Treatments Hold Promise

Scientists are working to develop breakthrough therapies for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers that affects both men and women. FDA has approved three treatments for advanced pancreatic cancer to help patients live longer.



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Monday, January 26, 2015

January 26, 2015 at 09:29PM Influenza Virus Vaccine for the 2010-2011 Season

Cumulative 2010/2011 Season Lot Release Status (Updated 10/20/2010)



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January 26, 2015 at 07:09PM Comunicado Actualizado: Quesería Bendita LLC Retira Quesos Frescos Y Crema Agria Debido a Posibles Riesgos Para la Salud

Quesería Bendita LLC, de Yakima, Washington, está retirando todos los lotes de productos de queso panela, queso fresco, requesón, queso Cotija y crema agria que incluyen TODAS las fechas de caducidad debido a la posibilidad de que estén contaminados con la bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, un organismo que puede causar infecciones graves y a veces hasta mortales en infantes, personas mayores o con una salud delicada y otras personas con un sistema inmunológico debilitado. Aunque las personas sanas quizás sólo sufran síntomas a corto plazo, tales como fiebre alta, dolor de cabeza intenso, rigidez, náuseas, dolor abdominal y diarrea, la infección por listeria puede causar abortos y mortinatos (nacimiento muerto del bebé) entre las mujeres embarazadas.



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January 26, 2015 at 05:10PM Korean Food Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shrimp in Mak Kimchi

Korean Food Co. in Irving, Texas is recalling Mak kimchi in 32oz and half gallon glass jars, because it may contain undeclared shellfish (shrimp). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish (shrimp) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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Mobile Test Could Detect Viral DNA Without PCR

Bioengineering: Simple test strip removes background DNA, allowing researchers to use PCR alternative to detect HIV



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Mobile Test Could Detect Viral DNA Without PCR

Bioengineering: Simple test strip removes background DNA, allowing researchers to use PCR alternative to detect HIV



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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Cone Snails Jolt Fish Into Insulin Shock

Specialized form of insulin in cone snail venom lowers blood sugar of fish, making them easy targets



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Methane-To-Methanol Converter’s Diamond Core Clarified

Active intermediate of soluble methane monooxygenase has a diamond-shaped core



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Human Proteome Remapped

Antibody-based analysis allows protein mapping in individual tissues at the single-cell level



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Methane-To-Methanol Converter’s Diamond Core Clarified

Active intermediate of soluble methane monooxygenase has a diamond-shaped core



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Fluorinated Nanoparticles Enable Multimodal Imaging

Laser-induced baldness of hairy nanoparticles allows imaging techniques to work nicely together



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Reading Ancient Texts With X-Ray Vision

A nonintrusive method reveals the writing on brittle, burned ancient scrolls



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Human Proteome Remapped

Antibody-based analysis allows protein mapping in individual tissues at the single-cell level



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Friday, January 23, 2015

January 23, 2015 at 11:02PM J.J. Fuds, Inc. Issues Recall of Pet Food Because of Possible Health Risk

J.J. Fuds in Valparaiso, IN is recalling a select lot and product of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.



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January 23, 2015 at 10:54PM Cox Veterinary Laboratory, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of “Gastroade Xtra”

Cox Veterinary Laboratory, Inc. is voluntarily recalling the lots of Gastroade Xtra identified below down to the consumer level distributed nationwide. Gastroade Xtra was previously marketed by Cox Veterinary Laboratory as an OTC drug for use in horses, and contains Omeprazole.



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January 23, 2015 at 11:02PM J.J. Fuds, Inc. Issues Recall of Pet Food Because of Possible Health Risk

J.J. Fuds in Valparaiso, IN is recalling a select lot and product of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.



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Thursday, January 22, 2015

January 23, 2015 at 03:08AM Freeland Foods Voluntarily Recalls Spicy Seed Due To Potential Health Risk

Freeland Foods, Inc. of San Jose, CA is voluntarily recalling the Go Raw Organic Spicy Seed Mix, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.



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Rosetta Reveals Details About Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Space: Initial data shows the comet is covered with a polymeric, organic material



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January 22, 2015 at 06:01PM Gonnella Baking Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Jewel Brand Gourmet Sandwich Rolls and Gonnella Brand Sub Buns

Gonnella Baking Company (GBC) of Schaumburg, Illinois is voluntarily recalling 20 oz. packages of Jewel brand Gourmet Sandwich Rolls (Product Code 11563) and 20 oz. packages of Gonnella brand Sub Buns (Product Code 15840) due to undeclared milk. Whey, which is derived from milk, is not listed as an ingredient on the labels.



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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

January 21, 2015 at 10:35PM Tarrier Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts and Egg in Chopped Twix

Tarrier Foods of Columbus, OH is recalling 316 cases of Chopped Twix item 0807, because it may contain undeclared peanuts and eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts and eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.



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Synthetic Biology Puts A Leash On GMOs

Synthetic Biology: Researchers create genetically engineered bacteria that depend on synthetic amino acids to survive so the microbes can’t escape the lab



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Micromotors Take Their First Swim In The Body

Drug Delivery: Researchers demonstrate microsized tubes that can swim in a mouse’s stomach and deliver cargo



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January 21, 2015 at 05:24PM November 5, 2013 Approval Letter - Cervarix





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January 21, 2015 at 05:20PM Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships for Pre-Breeding

Séminaire international coorganisé par le Cirad.






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January 21, 2015 at 04:12PM Que mangeait-on hier ? Que mangera-t-on demain ?

4e colloque annuel organisé par la Chaire Unesco « Alimentations du monde » dont le Cirad est un des principaux partenaires. Avec la participation du Cirad.






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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

January 20, 2015 at 08:58PM Northern Tier Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Potential Undeclared Peanut in Product

Northern Tier Bakery LLC of St. Paul Park, MN is voluntarily recalling Twix Bismarck doughnuts due to the possibility of an undeclared peanut allergen in the Twix topping sourced from a third party.



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Self-Assembling Carbohydrates Trap Cancer Cells In A Cage

Biomaterials: The molecules form a deadly nanofiber web around bone cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone



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January 20, 2015 at 02:53PM Les bioproduits de la canne à sucre

Du sucre aux bioénergies en passant par l’isolation de bâtiments, les bioplastiques, les médicaments : la canne à sucre multiplie les atouts avec une très forte productivité alliée à de nombreuses variétés et multiples potentialités encore à exploiter.






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Monday, January 19, 2015

January 15, 2015 at 12:28PM AFD and CIRAD are partners in research and innovation in favour of farming systems in the South

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD), represented by its CEO, Anne Paugam, and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), represented by its President Managing Director, Michel Eddi, in the presence of Annick Girardin, Secretary of State for Development and French-Speaking Countries, signed a general partnership agreement in Paris on 14 January that is intended to foster the generation of knowledhge and promotion of innovations in favour of agricultural supply chains and rural areas in developing southern countries.






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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Immobilized For Hydrophobic Interactions

Chemical heterogeneity could be used to tune forces in molecular recognition or self-assembly



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Beating Back Bacterial Meningitis

Chemical heterogeneity could be used to tune forces in molecular recognition or self-assembly



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Ascension To Queendom

Some wasps claim royal status through aggression but rely on chemical cues to maintain it



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January 19, 2015 at 04:43AM Inventure Foods, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall Of Its Rader Farms Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, Sunrise Refresh Fusion, And Daily Power Fusion Due To Possible Health Risk

Inventure Foods, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona, has issued a precautionary recall of its RADER FARMS Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, Fresh Start Sunrise Refresh Fusion, and Fresh Start Daily Power Fusion because of a potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.



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Friday, January 16, 2015

January 17, 2015 at 04:46AM Queseria Bendita LLC Recalls Fresh Cheeses and Sour Cream Because of Possible Health Risk

Queseria Bendita LLC of Yakima, Washington is recalling all lots of Panela, Queso Fresco, Requeson, Cotija fresh soft cheese products and Sour Cream to include those with best by dates up to 4/16/2015 because of a potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.



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January 16, 2015 at 04:40PM Franklin Farms Issues Allergy Alert for Chili-Bean Veggiburgers Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Franklin Farms is issuing a voluntary recall of certain code dates of Chili-Bean Veggiburgers because they may contain undeclared peanut.



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Absorbent Polymer Inflates Tissue To Give Microscope A Better View

Microscopy: Swellable polymers physically magnify samples to achieve nanoscale resolution



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Absorbent Polymer Inflates Tissue To Give Microscope A Better View

Microscopy: Swellable polymers physically magnify samples to achieve nanoscale resolution



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Thursday, January 15, 2015

January 15, 2015 at 08:42PM FluMist





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January 15, 2015 at 08:31PM Influenza Virus Vaccine, H5N1 (for National Stockpile)





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January 15, 2015 at 08:07PM FluLaval Quadrivalent





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January 15, 2015 at 07:49PM Fluarix

For active immunization against influenza for individuals 3 years of age or older and to include the data from pediatric clinical studies with revision of the prescribing information.



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January 15, 2015 at 07:08PM DigiFab





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January 15, 2015 at 06:37PM CroFab





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January 15, 2015 at 04:58PM Hizentra





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January 15, 2015 at 04:53PM Gammagard Liquid





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January 15, 2015 at 04:50PM Privigen





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January 15, 2015 at 04:42PM Gamunex-C





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January 15, 2015 at 04:40PM OCTAGAM





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January 15, 2015 at 04:36PM Gammaplex

October 7, 2009 letter corrects the storage temperature stated on page 1, paragraph 5. Posted: 12/11/2009



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January 15, 2015 at 03:58PM ABBOTT PRISM HTLV-I/HTLV-II

The ABBOTT PRISM HTLV-I/HTLV-II assay is an in vitro chemiluminescent immunoassay (ChLIA) for the qualitative detection of antibodies to human T-lymphotropic virus Type I and/or human T-lymphotropic virus Type II (anti-HTLV-I/ HTLV-II) in human serum and plasma specimens. The ABBOTT PRISM HTLV-I/HTLV-II (ChLIA) is intended to screen individual human donors, including volunteer donors of whole blood and blood components, and other living donors for the presence of anti-HTLV-I/HTLV-II. It is also intended for use in testing blood and plasma specimens to screen organ donors when specimens are obtained while the donor’s heart is still beating. It is not intended for use on cord blood specimens.



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January 15, 2015 at 02:56PM ABBOTT HIVAB HIV-1/HIV-2 (rDNA) EIA

HIVAB HIV-1/HIV-2 (rDNA) EIA is an in vitro enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative detection of antibodies to human immunodeficiency viruses type 1 and/or type 2 (HIV-1/HIV-2) in human serum, plasma, or cadaveric serum



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January 15, 2015 at 02:30PM Procleix HIV-1/HCV Assay





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Absorbant Polymer Inflates Tissue To Give Microscope A Better View

Microscopy: Swellable polymers physically magnify samples to achieve nanoscale resolution



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January 15, 2015 at 05:29PM H-E-B Issues a Voluntary Precautionary Recall on Specific H-E-B Homestyle White Corn Tortillas Due to the Possible Presence of Foreign Material

H-E-B has issued a voluntary and precautionary recall specifically for the H-E-B Homestyle White Corn Tortillas due to the possible presence of foreign material. There have been no reported illnesses related to this precautionary recall.



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Raman Technique Reveals Protein Synthesis In Live Tissue

Biological Imaging: Method could be used to track protein metabolism related to memory formation or disease



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Raman Technique Reveals Protein Synthesis In Live Tissue

Biological Imaging: Method could be used to track protein metabolism related to memory formation or disease



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January 15, 2015 at 01:30PM Need Relief From Overactive Bladder Symptoms?

Have an overactive bladder? FDA-approved treatments can help adults of any age control their symptoms and live an active life.



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January 15, 2015 at 12:28PM L’AFD et le CIRAD partenaires pour la recherche et l’innovation au bénéfice des agricultures du Sud

L’Agence Française de Développement (AFD), représentée par Anne Paugam, Directrice générale, et le Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement (Cirad), représenté par Michel Eddi, Président directeur général, ont signé ce jour à Paris, en présence d’Annick Girardin, Secrétaire d’Etat chargée du développement et de la francophonie, un accord-cadre de partenariat destiné à favoriser la production de connaissances et la promotion d’innovations, en faveur des filières agricoles et des zones rurales des pays du sud en développement.






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January 15, 2015 at 12:15PM Varioles et peste des petits ruminants : un vaccin bivalent à l’épreuve de l’immunité acquise

En Afrique, au Moyen-Orient et en Asie, les varioles et la peste des petits ruminants induisent de lourdes pertes au sein des troupeaux de chèvres et de moutons. Un vaccin bivalent, efficace à la fois contre les varioles et la peste, a été développé par l'équipe de virologie du Cirad. Cependant, comme c’est le cas avec d’autres vecteurs vaccinaux, son efficacité peut être limitée par la pré-immunité, à savoir l’immunité préalablement acquise contre l’une de ces deux maladies dans les régions où elles sont endémiques. Pour explorer cette hypothèse, les virologistes du Cirad et leurs partenaires ont mené une série d'épreuves virulentes sur des chèvres pré-immunisées pour l’un ou l’autre des virus, puis vaccinées. Leurs résultats montrent, dans le cadre de cette étude, que si la protection vaccinale contre les varioles ne varie pas dans le cas d’animaux pré-immunisés contre la PPR, celle contre la PPR chute significativement lorsque les animaux sont pré-immunisés contre les varioles. Face à ces résultats, les virologistes du Cirad cherchent actuellement à développer de nouvelles générations de vaccins ainsi que des stratégies pour pallier le problème de la pré-immunité.






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January 09, 2015 at 05:24PM Tribute to Charlie Hebdo: Michel Eddi stresses CIRAD's commitment to democratic values and international solidarity

A call for collective action in the face of brutality and in support of democratic values and international solidarity. This was the message delivered by Michel Eddi, CIRAD President Managing Director, to mark the day of national mourning that followed the attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris. His message to CIRAD's staff follows.






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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

January 14, 2015 at 11:39PM NAC Foods Co. Issues An Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Protein on Ground Cumin Product

NAC FOODS of Palisades Park, NJ is recalling Ground Cumin, because it may contain undeclared Peanut Protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Peanut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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January 14, 2015 at 05:37PM Sociologie des grandes cultures - Au cœur du modèle industriel agricole

Les grandes cultures ont longtemps constitué un laboratoire pour l’élaboration d’un modèle industriel en agriculture. Dans une perspective sociologique, cet ouvrage étudie les transformations contemporaines des grandes cultures, et montre en quoi elles constituent encore, dans un contexte de globalisation des marchés agricoles, un foyer d’innovations hétérogènes, aussi bien productives, que marchandes ou politiques, mais aussi la cible privilégiée de la critique de l’agriculture productiviste. Les grandes cultures, comme pratique et comme objet politique, constituent ainsi un ressort essentiel des mutations actuelles de l’agriculture.






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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

January 13, 2015 at 10:12PM Whole Foods Market Cranston Recalls Salted Caramel Crispies Due to Undeclared Allergen

Whole Foods Market is recalling “Salted Caramel Crispies” produced and sold only in the Cranston, Rhode Island location due to an undeclared tree nut allergen. The product has a “Sell By” date of January 22, 2015.



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January 13, 2015 at 07:51PM Procleix Ultrio Assay





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January 13, 2015 at 07:27PM Ducord, HPC Cord Blood





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January 13, 2015 at 06:55PM HepaGam B





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January 13, 2015 at 06:49PM Nabi-HB





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January 13, 2015 at 06:41PM VAQTA





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January 13, 2015 at 06:35PM Havrix

Package Insert Updated December 2009 to include additional adverse events.



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January 13, 2015 at 06:10PM Twinrix

Update for Hepatitis A, Inactivated and Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine, Twinrix®, Package Insert to include additional adverse events. Posted: 12/11/2009



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January 13, 2015 at 02:36PM Current Animal Food GRAS Notices Inventory

Current inventory of GRAS notices for animal food. This table is provided on an interim basis, until the Animal Food GRAS Notices Inventory database is launched.



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Monday, January 12, 2015

January 12, 2015 at 11:34PM Zenobia Company LLC. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Protein in "My Spice Sage Cumin Ground”

Zenobia Company LLC. Of Yonkers, NY is recalling MY Spice Sage Cumin Ground in its 1 oz, 4 oz, 4.9 oz, 16 oz and 50 pound packages, because they may contain undeclared peanut protein. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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January 12, 2015 at 06:34PM La Flor Products Co., Inc. is Issuing an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “La Flor–Ground Cumin”

La Flor Products Co., Inc. of Hauppauge, NY, is recalling its 2-oz, 6-oz, and 5-lb packages of "La Flor–Ground Cumin” because they may contain traces of undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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January 12, 2015 at 03:36PM Ohio City Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shellfish in Ravioli

We discovered through customer emails that some of our cheese pasta products were mislabeled and may contain seafood ravioli. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.



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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Sleep Aid Has Antituberculosis Activity


Ambien’s imidazo scaffold makes good starting point for finding novel antituberculosis agents



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How Gut Bacteria Dodge Friendly Fire

Discarding a phosphate group on their cell’s exterior helps friendly gut bacteria survive immune system strikes against pathogens



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Method Identifies Novel Enzymes And Metabolites

Scientists use solute-binding proteins to characterize bacterial systems in metabolic pathways



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Illuminating Crystal Nucleation

The first step of crystal growth is more multifaceted than researchers thought, studies reveal



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Nanoscale NMR Advances

Technique detects various nuclei, structural features



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Polymer Beads Improve Detection Limits Of Absorption Spectroscopy


Polystyrene beads suspended in samples increase optical path length and sample sensitivity



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Method Identifies Novel Enzymes And Metabolites

Scientists use solute-binding proteins to characterize bacterial systems in metabolic pathways



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ACS Award In Analytical Chemistry





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ACS Award In Chromatography





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Saturday, January 10, 2015

January 11, 2015 at 01:58AM The Santa Barbara Smokehouse Inc Voluntary Recall Because of Possible Health Risk

The Santa Barbara Smokehouse Inc. of Santa Barbara, CA, is voluntarily recalling the following brands and batches of cold smoked salmon produced and packed between December 17th and December 24th 2014 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.



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Friday, January 9, 2015

January 10, 2015 at 04:11AM Taj Ethnic Gourmet® Brand Issues a Voluntary Recall for Certain Retail Lots of Indian Sauces Due to Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Taj Ethnic Gourmet® brand has issued a voluntary and precautionary recall of certain lots of Indian Sauces due to undeclared peanut allergen in a spice provided by a third-party supplier. There have been no reported illnesses related to this voluntary recall.



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January 10, 2015 at 03:48AM Morningstar Farms Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary, Precautionary Recall of Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers in The U.S. Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

MorningStar Farms is issuing a voluntary and precautionary recall of certain code dates of Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers because they may contain undeclared peanut. MorningStar Farms was notified by a third party supplier that one of the spice ingredients used in Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers may inadvertently contain peanut, an allergen that is not declared on the products’ ingredient statements.



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January 10, 2015 at 01:20AM Con Yeager Spice Company Issues a Voluntary Recall for Ground Cumin and Seasoning Blends (containing Ground Cumin) Due to Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergens

New Castle, PA and Zelienople, PA - Con Yeager Spice Company has issued a voluntary recall for multiple sized packages under multiple brand names of ground cumin and multiple seasoning blends (containing ground cumin) due to undeclared Peanut allergens in the ground cumin.



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January 10, 2015 at 01:11AM Bidart Bros. Works with Federal and State Officials to Determine Source of Listeriosis-Associated Outbreak

Today, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the results of findings from additional tests performed on samples collected from Bidart Bros. apple processing plant. Test results confirm two strains of Listeria monocytogenes were found at the apple processing facility and are believed to be the same strains associated with the outbreak.



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January 09, 2015 at 09:12PM Winn-Dixie Recalls Bakery Sour Cream Lemon Pies

Winn-Dixie today announced an immediate recall of the Winn-Dixie Sour Cream Lemon Pies in select Winn-Dixie stores in Florida and Louisiana. According to the supplier of the pies, the reason for the recall is that the product is mislabeled.



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January 09, 2015 at 05:24PM Hommage à Charlie Hebdo : Michel Eddi rappelle l’attachement du Cirad aux valeurs républicaines et de solidarité internationale

Un appel à la mobilisation collective face à la barbarie autour des valeurs communes de la République et de solidarité internationale. Tel est le message délivré par Michel Eddi, PDG du Cirad, dans le cadre de la journée de deuil national ayant suivi l’attentat contre la rédaction de la revue Charlie Hebdo à Paris. Retrouvez l’intégralité du discours qu’il a adressé à tous les membres du Cirad.






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January 09, 2015 at 03:31PM AFLURIA





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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Method Identifies Elusive Antigens

Immunochemistry: Synthetic peptoids ferret out protein targets of autoimmune diseases



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Immunosuppressants Pack Powerful Punch

Natural Products: Researchers identify triterpenoids with unprecedented ring system



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Method Identifies Elusive Antigens

Immunochemistry: Synthetic peptoids ferret out protein targets of autoimmune diseases



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Why Graphene Oxide Thin Films Are Water Stable

Materials: Overlooked metal contamination strengthens membranes



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Neural Membrane Inspires Improved Brain And Spine Implants

Bioengineering: Flexible polymers and metals could be the backbone of future neural prosthetics



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DNA Glues Particles Together

Biomaterials: Complementary DNA strands act as an adhesive to hold polymer microparticles together in 3-D-printed gels



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January 06, 2015 at 02:34PM Urban farming in Benin: the risks have been assessed for the first time

With the growing demand for market garden products in the towns of sub-Saharan Africa, urban farmers are tending to intensify production, which has increased the environmental and health risks. This was confirmed by a study of tomato production in urban areas of Benin, by researchers from CIRAD and their partners in the country.

The study was the first quantified assessment of the performance of this type of production system and the associated environmental risks. The researchers gathered information on the inputs used in farming systems ― fertilizers, pesticides, water, energy ― and their outputs ― yields and all the various flows into the environment. The results showed that yields were very low, and also highly variable. Pesticide use was also seen to be highly variable, and above all excessive, as were nutrient applications, whether nitrogen or phosphorus. Over and above these results, the study served to validate a method for collecting reliable, representative inventory data, which could be used as the basis for comprehensive environmental assessments of market gardening systems in Africa.






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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

January 08, 2015 at 12:19AM H-E-B Issues a Voluntary Precautionary Recall For Certain Single Serving Soups Due to Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergens

H-E-B has issued a voluntary and precautionary recall for H-E-B Single Serving Tortilla Soup and H-E-B Single Serving Poblano Corn Chowder due to undeclared peanut allergens in seasoning provided by Southern Style Spices. There have been no reported illnesses related to this precautionary recall.



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Novel Bacteria-Fighter Unearthed

Antibiotics: Uncultured bacteria yield teixobactin, a pathogen killer lacking detectable resistance



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January 07, 2015 at 06:27PM Veterinary Master Files





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January 07, 2015 at 11:00AM Fruits Vol. 69, No. 6

Un nouveau numéro de la revue Fruits, éditée par EDP Sciences et le Cirad.






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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

January 06, 2015 at 10:46PM Whole Foods Market Voluntarily Recalls Assorted Cookie Platters Sold in Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii and Nevada Due to Undeclared Nut Allergens

Whole Foods Market is recalling its Assorted Cookie Platters, All Sizes for the presence of an undeclared nut allergens. The recalled cookie platters were sold in Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii and Nevada in a round, clear plastic container with black plastic base and Whole Foods Market label beginning November 24, 2014



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January 06, 2015 at 04:14PM Eillien's Candies Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Various Sizes and Brands of Walnut Pieces Because of Possible Health Risk

Eillien's Candies Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling various sizes and brands of Walnut Pieces because some of these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.



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January 06, 2015 at 02:34PM Agriculture urbaine au Bénin : des risques pour la première fois évalués

Avec une demande accrue en produits maraîchers dans les villes d’Afrique subsaharienne, les paysans urbains ont tendance à intensifier leur production. Conséquence : un accroissement du risque pour la santé et l’environnement. C’est ce que confirme une étude, réalisée par les chercheurs du Cirad et leurs partenaires béninois, sur la production de tomates dans les jardins urbains du Bénin.

L’étude permet pour la première fois de quantifier les performances et les risques environnementaux associés à cette production. Les chercheurs ont recueilli des informations sur les intrants des systèmes agricoles ― engrais, pesticides, eau, énergie ― et leurs « sortants » ― les rendements et l’ensemble des flux vers l’environnement. Les résultats montrent que les rendements sont très faibles, mais aussi très variables. L’usage des pesticides est également très variable, mais surtout excessif de même que l’apport en nutriments, qu’il s’agisse d’azote ou de phosphore. Au-delà de ces résultats, l’étude a permis de valider une méthode de collecte de données d’inventaire fiables et représentatives. Cette méthode pourra servir de base pour réaliser des évaluations environnementales complètes des systèmes maraîchers en Afrique.






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Monday, January 5, 2015

January 05, 2015 at 09:22PM Happy Apple Company Expands Voluntary Recall of Caramel Apples To Include Kroger Brand Caramel Apples

Out of an abundance of caution and concern for consumer safety Happy Apples is expanding their voluntary recall of caramel apples to include Kroger Brand caramel apples produced by Happy Apple Company with a best use by date between September 15th and November 18th 2014, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.



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Sniffing Out Hydrogen Sulfide In Cells

Chemical Biology: Researchers develop a fluorescent probe that selectively and rapidly detects hydrogen sulfide production in living cells



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Sniffing Out Hydrogen Sulfide In Cells

Chemical Biology: Researchers develop a fluorescent probe that selectively and rapidly detects hydrogen sulfide production in living cells



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January 05, 2015 at 01:30PM Beware of Products Promising Miracle Weight Loss

Many so-called miracle weight loss supplements and foods (including teas and coffees) don't live up to their claims. Worse, they can cause serious harm.



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January 05, 2015 at 11:45AM Microorganisms and Fermentation of Traditional Foods

The first volume in a series covering the latest information in microbiology, biotechnology, and food safety aspects.






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Sunday, January 4, 2015

Single Glycoproteins Caught In Motion

Fluorescence-labeling technique could aid understanding of cancer growth



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Biobased Lactic Acid Gets A Tad Greener

Chemical engineers develop a process to take waste glycerol from biodiesel production and make the key chemical intermediate



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Antibody Mimics Incite Immune Responses

Small synthetic molecules with appendage binding groups target cancer cells and spark macrophage responses



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Eye Exam For Chaperone

Molecular Biology: NMR study of protein fragment reveals sequential binding mechanism



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