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DuPont to Sponsor Global Food Security Index Developed by Economist Intelligence Unit

Created in collaboration with the Economist Intelligence Unit (Washington, D.C.), this interactive, first-of-its-kind tool will bring critical information to the public discussion on food security.

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USA: consumers prefer meat raised without antibiotics

24 percent of consumers said meat raised without antibiotics was not available at the supermarket where they usually shop. Of this group, 82 percent said they would buy it if it were available.

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USA: expanded testing for illegal drug residues in meat

Later this summer, the Department will launch a new approach to its testing to protect the public from exposure to harmful levels of chemical residues in meat, poultry, and egg products.

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A thermal imaging camera can be used for optimization of singeing to ensure adequate heating of all parts of the carcase, especially the front end, where Salmonella load is greatest

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Salmonella in pig meat: from the abattoir to the consumer

EFSA estimates that, across the EU, up to 27% of human Salmonellosis cases may be attributed to pig meat.

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China introduces measures to enhance food safety

The State Council, China's Cabinet, laid out measures to improve food safety, including tighter supervision and harsh punishments for violators.

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Canada: improved food inspection model

The aim of the improved food inspection model is a more effective and efficient food inspection system with clearly defined responsibilities for industry and government.

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European Union and China step up cooperation in agriculture and rural development

Priority sectors for cooperation may include: food security, international cooperation, environmental-friendly agriculture, organic farming, and food safety.

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Evolution of the prevalence in the carcasses during their slaughter operations.

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Importance of the abattoir on the control of salmonellosis (2/2)

In this article Salmonella critical contamination points in the abattoir will be analyzed, as well as the measures that can be taken with regard to them.

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Replacement of antibiotics with by-products of oriental medicinal plants

Oriental medicinal plants as positive alternative to antibiotics in fattening pigs.

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United Kingdom: Red Tractor meat processing scheme launched

The standard incorporates criteria for the eating quality of pork consistent with the long standing BQAP requirements.

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European Guide to good practice and the specific sector documents are available in the EU languages

The European Feed Ingredient Safety Certification Association is pleased to announce the translation of the European Guide to good practice for the industrial manufacture of safe feed materials in the EU languages.

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India: new rules for antibiotics use in farmed animals

The withdrawal period shall be 28 days for meat from poultry and mammals.

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European Union: new regulations requiring the control of dioxins in feed

The new regulation provides a specific control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs by different operators in the feed chain.

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EU: hormone and antibiotic residues in animals have stabilised

Only 0.33% of the total number of targeted samples on residues was detected in animals as being non-compliant with EU standards.

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Thailand: Government to probe 1,000 products including pork

The Department of Health (DOH) and local health authorities will conduct its largest scale tests to date from March 20-22 to check for the leanness enhancing drug ractopamine in 1,000 products.

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