News tagged with meat production
High levels of MRSA bacteria in retail meat products
Retail pork products in the U.S. have a higher prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA) than previously identified, according to new research by the University of Iowa College of Public Health ...
Jan 20, 2012 |
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'Meating' a solution: Research finds that LED lights extend meat shelf life, save retailers money
A switch to LED lights in refrigeration units could save the retail meat industry millions of dollars each year, according to research from Kansas State University.
Jan 17, 2012 |
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New findings about unwanted fungal growth on dry-cured meat products
The growth of yeast and mold fungus often poses a threat to the quality of dry-cured meat and is a problem facing producers all over the world. Fungal growth can lead to bad quality products, increased production ...
Nov 29, 2011 |
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Schnitzel is bad for the environment
If you want to protect the environment, you should first of all think about eating less meat. An Austrian study done at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna) unveils the remarkable ecological advantages ...
Aug 16, 2011 |
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Tips for protecting your family from Salmonella in ground turkey
As officials track a recent salmonella outbreak from ground turkey, consumers can take some simple precautions to protect their families, advises a food-safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural ...
Aug 09, 2011 |
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Study reveals cost of nitrogen pollution
Nitrogen pollution costs Europe between 70 and 320 billion euros ($100bn-$460bn) per year in its impact on health and the environment, according to a major European study launched in Britain on Monday.
Apr 11, 2011 |
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Ready-to-eat meat products contain few cancerous compounds: study
(PhysOrg.com) -- If given the choice between eating a hot dog or enjoying some rotisserie chicken, consider the hot dog.
Mar 22, 2011 |
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Earth Hour: from switching off to taking action
The Earth Hour global movement to help fight climate change is going beyond asking people to turn off their lights to making firm commitments to protect the environment, organisers said Wednesday.
Mar 02, 2011 |
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Climate tax on meat and milk results in less greenhouse gases
A climate tax corresponding to $80/ton CO2eq on meat and milk could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from European agriculture by around seven per cent. If the land made available is used for bioenergy production, the decrea ...
Jan 25, 2011 |
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Replace cattle? Edible insects produce smaller quantities of greenhouse gases
(PhysOrg.com) -- Insects produce much smaller quantities of greenhouse gases per kilogram of meat than cattle and pigs. This is the conclusion of Dutch team of scientists at Wageningen University, who have joined forces with ...
Jan 11, 2011 |
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Tracking the true tale of turkeys
The turkey dinner is a staple part of Christmas Day, but new research at the University of Leicester reveals that the history of the much loved poultry is in fact rather varied and unexpected.
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Jun 11, 2010 |
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Ready-to-Eat: Imaging System Monitors Oven Loading in Fully Cooked Meat Operations to Ensure Quality
(PhysOrg.com) -- Fully cooked, ready-to-eat products continue to increase in popularity among consumers because of their convenience. However, cooking these products requires careful control to ensure that ...
Apr 29, 2010 |
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Japan reports more suspected foot-and-mouth cases
Japanese officials reported more suspected cases of foot-and-mouth disease on Sunday, days after announcing the country's first outbreak in a decade.
Apr 25, 2010 |
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Research explores edible film that kills pathogens for meat packaging
(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of food scientists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has shown that an edible film can be used for wrapping ready-to-eat meat products to deliver a slow release of a ...
Apr 14, 2010 |
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Eating less meat and dairy products won't have major impact on global warming
Cutting back on consumption of meat and dairy products will not have a major impact in combating global warming — despite repeated claims that link diets rich in animal products to production of greenhouse ...
Mar 22, 2010 |
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