December 30, 2017 at 02:56AM New Seasons Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Packaged Macaroni and Cheese

New Seasons Market has initiated a voluntary recall of its New Seasons Market Grab and Go pre-packaged Macaroni and Cheese because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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December 28, 2017 at 11:10PM Daisy’s Bakery Inc. Issues Alert On Undeclared Milk In “Gourmet Concha”

Daisy’s Bakery Inc. of Clifton, New Jersey is recalling 4 ounce packages of Gourmet Concha, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Immune cells aid spread of Alzheimer’s protein

Protein released during inflammation acts as a seed for aggregation of amyloid-β in mice

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Genome editing protects hearing in mice

CRISPR-Cas9 technique reduces progressive hearing loss caused by rare genetic disease

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December 23, 2017 at 05:29PM Nodine's Smokehouse Inc. is Recalling Smoked Salmon 1.5 lbs, 8 oz Packages Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Nodine's Smokehouse, Inc. of Torrington, Connecticut is recalling Smoked Salmon 1.5 lbs, 8 oz packages. Lot numbers 40173 and 33173 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, with high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and nausea as its primary symptoms. In rare cases, listeriosis is fatal; it can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. Pregnant women the very young, elderly, and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible.

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December 23, 2017 at 03:35AM Voluntary Recall on Harris Teeter’s HT Traders Mama Biscotti Mini Biscotti – Triple Chocolate

Harris Teeter is notifying 153 shoppers who purchased HT Traders Mama Biscotti Mini Biscotti – Triple Chocolate since Dec. 8, 2017. The company’s supplier, Mom’s Best Gourmet Foods, Inc., is issuing a voluntary recall due to potential undeclared almonds and hazelnuts. The company has notified the shoppers for which it has customer data via telephone and email; the company hopes this statement will reach any shoppers for which the company does not have customer data.

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December 22, 2017 at 10:21PM Fresh Pak Inc. Recalls Lot Specific Sliced Apple Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Fresh Pak Inc. of Detroit, MI is announcing a voluntary Lot specific recall of red/green apple slices. Jack Brown Produce, Inc. (supplier) requested Fresh Pak Inc. to perform a recall for the reason that they could have potentially been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that 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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December 22, 2017 at 01:27AM Corrected: Springfield Smoked Fish Expands their Recall of Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk

Springfield Smoked Fish of Springfield, MA is expanding their voluntary recall to include additional smoked fish and cream cheese products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious 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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December 21, 2017 at 06:24PM Meijer Voluntarily Recalls Select Meijer Brand Fresh Packaged Products Containing Apples Due to Potential Health Risk

As a result of the Fresh-Pak Inc. recall, Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of select Meijer brand packaged products due to sliced apples within the products being potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, there have been no known illnesses reported in connection with this recall.

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December 21, 2017 at 05:28PM Le Cirad vous souhaite de bonnes fêtes et une heureuse année 2018

En 2018, le Cirad vous donne rendez-vous sur le thème de l'agro-écologie. Meilleurs vœux pour cette nouvelle année !

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December 21, 2017 at 04:58PM Transition agro-écologique | Le partage d’expériences réussies s’intensifie en outre-mer

Environ 150 personnes du monde agricole ultra-marin ont participé aux deuxièmes rencontres AgroEcoDom à La Réunion-Mayotte du 21 novembre au 1er décembre 2017. Coordonné par le Cirad et financé par le Réseau Rural National et l’Europe, ce projet vise à accélérer l’innovation agro-écologique en outre-mer, en renforçant les liens inter-DOM par l’intermédiaire des Réseaux d’Innovation et de Transfert Agricole (Rita). Il contribue au projet agro-écologique pour la France initié par le Ministère de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation.

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December 20, 2017 at 11:04PM FDA Clarifies Approved Free-Choice Feeding Options for Anaplasmosis Control in Cattle

FDA provided Question and Answers to assist with the appropriate selection and use of approved VFD free-choice medicated feed products for the control of active infection of anaplasmosis in cattle.

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December 20, 2017 at 11:28AM Les huiles végétales au cœur du Demeter 2018

Le Demeter 2018 consacre la majeure partie de son rapport 2018 aux enjeux, marchés et controverses liés aux huiles végétales dans le monde. Le Cirad, fort d’une expérience de longue date dans le domaine des oléagineux tropicaux, a assuré la coordination de ce dossier, en y intégrant notamment l’expertise de chercheurs issus de diverses disciplines mais aussi d’acteurs de la société civile et d’institutions internationales.

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December 20, 2017 at 05:47AM Springfield Smoked Fish Expands their Recall of Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk

Springfield Smoked Fish of Springfield, MA is expanding their voluntary recall of smoked fish products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious 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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December 19, 2017 at 10:12PM Gel Spice Company, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy And Wheat In Beef Flavored Bouillon Cube Products.

Gel Spice Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain Spice Time and Spice Supreme Beef Flavored Bouillon Cube products (identified below) because they contain undeclared soy and wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy and/or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction(s) if they consume these products.

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US-North Korea tensions ratchet up over WannaCry attack - The Hill

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US-North Korea tensions ratchet up over WannaCry attack The Hill Tensions between the Trump administration and North Korea ratcheted up further on Tuesday after the U.S. publicly blamed Pyongyang for a global cyberattack that crippled Britain's National Health Service and damaged systems at government agencies in ... US Says North Korea Was Behind WannaCry CyberattackBloomberg Press Briefing on the Attribution of the WannaCry Malware Attack to North KoreaWhitehouse.gov (press release) Trump administration goes on media blitz to blame North Korea for massive WannaCry cyber attackBusiness Insider BBC News -WIRED -Foreign Policy (blog) -Voice of America all 273 news articles »

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December 19, 2017 at 05:57PM Jack Brown Produce, Inc. Recalls Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious Apples Due to Possible Health Risk

Jack Brown Produce, Inc. of Sparta, MI is recalling Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples processed and shipped by one of its suppliers, Nyblad Orchards, Inc., on December 11 through December 16, 2017, 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.

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December 19, 2017 at 01:00PM What Is Gene Therapy? How Does It Work?

Gene therapy is the process of replacing defective genes with healthy ones, adding new genes to help the body fight or treat disease, or deactivating problem genes. It holds the promise to transform medicine and create options for patients who are living with difficult, and even incurable, diseases. Learn how this innovative therapy works.

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December 19, 2017 at 10:48AM La France participe-t-elle à la mondialisation agricole ?

Co-organisée par le Club Demeter et l’Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques (Iris) à l’occasion de la parution du rapport Le Déméter 2018.
Avec la participation du Cirad.

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December 18, 2017 at 05:01PM FDA Provides Information on the Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Bees

FDA announced the availability of a Question and Answer document about the use of medically important antimicrobials in bees to provide information to beekeepers and veterinarians.

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December 18, 2017 at 12:05PM Regulatory Submissions in Electronic Format for Biologic Products

FDA has started the transition to a more automated electronic review process for these submissions.

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Artificial ovary uses cells to deliver hormone replacement therapy

Health benefits are achieved in rats with lower hormone doses than current estrogen-based drug treatment

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Electric eel inspires soft power source

Stacked miniature hydrogel compartments generate electricity via ion gradient

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December 15, 2017 at 09:06PM Guidance for Industry: Enforcement Policy Regarding Investigational New Drug Requirements for Use of Fecal Microbiota for Transplantation to Treat Clostridium difficile Infection Not Responsive to Standard Therapies

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December 13, 2017 at 05:21PM Climate and development | Investing in knowledge to support effective decisions

How can funding be mobilized for work on climate and development in an effective, relevant way? According to the participants in a seminar on "Research and innovation: cooperation for finance mobilization" held on 11 December alongside the One Planet Summit*, it is necessary to invest in knowledge. That knowledge, which is key to understanding the factors to be modified in relation to cyurrent development models, in both North and South, should contribute to a new form of prosperity that is resilient, low-carbon and fairer. The seminar was organized by IDDRI, under the auspices of the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and with the support and commitment of CIRAD, the IRD and the Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international (FERDI).

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December 13, 2017 at 05:56PM Springfield Smoked Fish Recalls Smoked Salmon Because Of Possible Health Risk

Springfield Smoked Fish of Springfield, Ma.is recalling its 1lb. packages Prescliced Nova Salmon because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious 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.

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December 13, 2017 at 05:46PM Evolving Data Mining System is Designed to Speed Identification of Adverse Events Following Vaccinations

This page is about Evolving Data Mining System is Designed to Speed Identification of Adverse Events Following Vaccinations

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December 13, 2017 at 05:21PM Climat et développement | Investir dans la connaissance pour des décisions efficaces

Comment mobiliser les financements en faveur du climat et du développement de manière efficace et pertinente ? Selon les participants au séminaire « Recherche et innovation: coopérer pour mobiliser les financements » qui a eu lieu le 11 décembre dernier en marge du One Planet Summit*, il est nécessaire d’investir dans la connaissance. Brique fondamentale pour mieux comprendre quels sont les facteurs à modifier par rapport aux modèles de développement actuels, au Nord comme au Sud, cette connaissance contribuera à une nouvelle forme de prospérité, à la fois résiliente, décarbonée et plus juste. Le séminaire était organisé par l’Iddri, sous les auspices de la ministre française de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Innovation et avec le soutien et l’engagement du Cirad, de L’IRD et de la Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international (Ferdi).

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December 11, 2017 at 05:37PM Eighteen institutions have signed up to the Tropical managed Forests Observatory

The Tropical managed Forests Observatory was recently formalized by a collaboration agreement signed by 18 institutions, including CIRAD. The confirmation of this unique network will enable it to continue monitoring the world's logged tropical forests and drafting recommendations for sustainable silviculture. This is a crucial challenge in the light of biodiversity erosion and climate change.

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December 12, 2017 at 02:00PM Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards

From tinsel to table scraps, holiday hazards for pets abound. Here are some tips to help you keep them safe.

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December 11, 2017 at 05:37PM Dix-huit institutions signent pour l’Observatoire des forêts tropicales aménagées

L’Observatoire des forêts tropicales aménagées vient d’être officialisé par un accord de collaboration entre 18 institutions, dont le Cirad. La montée en puissance de ce réseau unique va lui permettre de poursuivre le suivi des forêts tropicales exploitées et de formuler des recommandations pour une sylviculture durable. Un défi urgent dans un contexte d’érosion de la biodiversité et du changement climatique.

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Detergent-based artificial tongue identifies bottled water brands

An assembly containing a single type of fluorescent sensor can detect 13 different metal ions

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December 11, 2017 at 01:30PM Want to Quit Smoking? FDA-Approved Products Can Help

If you want to quit smoking, you may want to use a smoking cessation product proven to help. Data has shown that using cessation medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can double your chance of quitting success. Here’s what to know about these over-the-counter and prescription products.

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December 09, 2017 at 03:26AM Harvesters Issues Safety Alert on Bibi Frutix Candy Possible Chemical Contamination

On Tuesday, December 5, a partner food pantry agency in Wamego, Kansas notified Harvesters—The Community Food Network of potentially contaminated Bibi Frutix candy product it received through Harvesters' distribution program. The candy product is likely contaminated with a chemical substance and is potentially harmful if eaten.

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December 08, 2017 at 05:25PM ALDI Voluntarily Recalls Choceur Dark Chocolate Bar Due to Undeclared Nut Allergen Products Could Contain Almond Pieces Not Listed on Packaging

In cooperation with Hofer KG ZNL Schokoladefab, ALDI has voluntarily recalled Choceur Dark Chocolate Bars as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of almond pieces not listed on packaging. The recall was initiated after an ALDI employee identified almond pieces in the product. This product may cause an allergic reaction in customers who have a nut allergy.

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December 08, 2017 at 03:03PM Recent Animal Drug Approvals

Animal drug approval information including name, species and indications for use from the last six months.

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December 07, 2017 at 03:00PM Cold and Flu: Prevention, Symptoms, Treatments

In much of the Northern Hemisphere, this is prime time for colds, influenza (flu), and other respiratory illnesses. While contagious viruses are active year-round, most infections occur in the fall and winter.

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December 07, 2017 at 02:56PM Animal Drugs at FDA Phase 3 Implementation

With the completion of Phase 3 on December 6, 2017, Animal Drugs @ FDA will now display animal drug information using the FDA Structured Product Labeling style sheet.

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December 01, 2017 at 04:18PM Paris International Agricultural Show

With the participation of CIRAD.

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December 06, 2017 at 04:54PM Creative Contract Packaging LLC Issues An Allergen Alert Regarding 4 Ounce Jars Of Herb-Ox® Beef Flavor Granulated Bouillon Due To Potential Presence Of Undeclared Milk

Creative Contract Packaging LLC is voluntarily recalling 4,412 cases, or 13,236 total pounds, of two code dates of HERB-OX® Beef Flavor Granulated Bouillon, due to the potential presence of an undeclared milk allergen.

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December 06, 2017 at 04:09PM FDA Animal Drug Safety Communication: FDA warns of eye injuries reported with the use of certain ear medications for dogs

FDA alerts pet owners and veterinary professionals about reports of eye injury and irritation in both people and dogs following application of the canine ear medications Osurnia® or Claro® to dogs.

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December 04, 2017 at 03:21PM Bonn Challenge | CIRAD is committed to restoring forest landscapes

CIRAD is now a technical partner in three forest restoration initiatives covered by the Bonn Challenge. This target, which is vitally important in alleviating poverty and mitigating climate change, is a unique opportunity for CIRAD to put its multi-disciplinary expertise and field experience to good use.

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December 04, 2017 at 10:28PM FDA Alerts Consumers to Recall of Certain Comforts FOR BABY Water with Fluoride

The Kroger Company has recalled Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride Added 1 GAL (3.78 L) with sell by dates from 4/26/2018 to 10/10/2018, after receiving complaints about mold in the product. Testing by Kroger has identified the mold as Talaromyces penicillium. The water is sold in clear containers, but the mold may not be visible with the naked eye.

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Luminescent nanoparticles leave a glowing fingerprint

New material could improve the resolution of fingerprint patterns detected at crime scenes

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December 04, 2017 at 03:21PM Bonn Challenge | Le Cirad s’engage pour la restauration des paysages forestiers

Le Cirad est désormais partenaire technique de trois initiatives de restauration forestière inscrites dans le Bonn Challenge. Cet objectif, capital pour la lutte contre la pauvreté et le réchauffement climatique, est une occasion unique pour l’organisme de recherche de mettre à profit ses compétences pluridisciplinaires et ses connaissances de terrain.

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December 01, 2017 at 04:22PM Fruit Logistica 2018

Avec la participation du Cirad.

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December 01, 2017 at 04:18PM Salon international de l'agriculture

Avec la participation du Cirad.

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