This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Click here to advertise in this news brief.   Mobile version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit Apr. 12, 2012 Home   Public Policy   Member Services   Industry Resources    Events    News & Media   About Us     Study: 48 percent of packaged chicken in small sample has E. coli The New York Times A recent test of packaged raw chicken products bought at grocery stores throughout the country found roughly half of them were contaminated with the bacteria E. coli, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which conducted the sampling. More Share this article >     Domino's school lunch program's participation triples PizzaMarketplace.com Domino's Pizza continues growing its Domino's Smart Slice school lunch program, which meets the recently revised USDA nutrition standards for school lunch. The program has nearly tripled the number of participating schools in the past year. More Share this article >     ConAgra petitions for whole grains health claim FoodBusinessNews.net ConAgra Foods Inc. has filed a petition with the Food and Drug Administration indicating there is "ample scientific evidence" to make a health claim about the relationship between whole grain consumption and a reduced risk of Type II diabetes. More Share this article >     Hilary Rosen throws Mitt Romney a lifeline in 'war on women' The Washington Post Mitt Romney was losing the so-called "war on women." Badly. Until Democratic operative Hilary Rosen appeared on CNN Wednesday and seemingly derided his wife's decision to stay at home and raise the couple's five boys. More Share this article >     Poll: Holes in Mitt Romney's GOP base POLITICO Mitt Romney has to mend gaps in the Republican voter base among Midwesterners, young voters, the highly religious and conservative Republicans, according to a Thursday Gallup poll. More Share this article >     Union super PAC unveils plans POLITICO The AFL-CIO's super PAC announced Thursday that it plans to strike out on its own in 2012, rather than support specific candidates or the Democratic party. More Share this article >     Mixed reviews for new FDA guidance Drovers Cattlenetwork The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a new guidance Wednesday on the use of antibiotics in livestock production, drawing mixed responses from livestock organizations and groups opposed to antibiotics in agriculture. Related articles: FDA antibiotics guidance problematic for producers (ThePigSite) Opponents' claims of excessive antibiotic use in livestock challenged (National Hog Farmer) Copy of FDA guidance document (Office of the Federal Register) Recommendations: Aligning feed guidance with livestock water guidance (Office of the Federal Register) Veterinary feed directive (Office of the Federal Register) More Share this article >     EFSA: Genetically modified maize safe for health, environment Food Navigator The European Food Safety Authority has found that Monsanto's MON810 genetically modified maize poses no risk to human health or the environment, based on data from the 2010 growing season. More Share this article >     Alaska to ease restrictions on farmers market foods Fairbanks Daily News-Miner The issues surrounding Alaska state Rep. Tammie Wilson's far-reaching food safety bill appear to be resolved, at least for now. The North Pole Republican indicated earlier this week that efforts to pass a bill to remove most of the state's oversight on certain foods sold at farmers markets will be put on hold as the state rolls out a new set of more relaxed standards. More Share this article >     Canada's food safety inspectors face severe budget cuts Calgary Herald Canada's food safety inspection force will shrink by as many as 100 inspectors — cuts the workers' union says will have an effect on the safety of food purchased by Canadians. More Share this article >     State agencies to get funding for federal truck safety study Federal Register In an effort to better understand the safety performance of heavier vehicles, the FMCSA and the FHWA are partnering to implement the Specialized Heavy Vehicle Inspection Study Cooperative Agreement, which provides funding to state agencies responsible for large truck roadside safety inspections. The purpose of the study is to collect safety data from roadside inspections on vehicles exceeding certain weight levels to determine if there are any associations between higher vehicle weights and motor carrier safety violations, particularly those with out-of-service conditions. More Share this article >     Opinion: Industry needs to champion food processing Food Navigator Industry needs to boast about achievements in food processing as it provides a key role in sustainability and nutrition, food science and technology professor Tiny van Boekel urged at the 2012 Annual Symposium of the International Life Sciences Institute Europe. More Share this article >     From Concept to Consumer! Move your product from the shelf to the cart with graphics that sell! Let Western Concord contribute to your sales efforts with vivid colors and higher resolution images! Western Concord knows how to utilize its’ 10 color capability to help bring your package to life! 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Trade gap in US narrows more than forecast as imports drop Bloomberg via The Washington Post The trade deficit in the U.S. narrowed more than forecast in February as imports fell by the most in three years, reflecting the smallest amount of crude oil purchases in 15 years and a drop-off in demand for Chinese goods. More Share this article >     McDonald's in franchising deal with Russia's Rosinter Reuters McDonald's Corp. will franchise out restaurants in Russia for the first time after picking Rosinter, the sector's largest restaurant holding company, as its partner in the fast-growing market. More Share this article >     Frito Lay plant snags environmental prize Food Engineering The Clean Water America Alliance awarded PepsiCo Frito-Lay a 2012 U.S. Water Prize for its Casa Grande, Ariz., snack food manufacturing facility. More Share this article >     ServSafe food safety program upgraded PR Newswire via MarketWatch The National Restaurant Association is rolling out the next generation of its ServSafe Food Safety manager program this month to meet the evolving needs of the restaurant and food service industries. More Share this article >     ConAgra processors save 300 million gallons of water EON ConAgra Foods Inc. said its 2012 Sustainable Development program, which awards employees for tangible results in sustainable production, reduced overall water usage by 300 million gallons, lowered carbon emissions by 43,600 metric tons and eliminated 61,000 tons of landfill waste and 4,800 tons of packaging material. More Share this article >     E. coli forces recall of ground beef USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Town and Country Foods Inc. is recalling roughly 1 ton of ground and tenderized beef products, including burger patties, stew meet and sirloin filets, after regular testing indicated a potential for E. coli contamination. All products were produced April 4-10 and shipped to wholesale and retail outlets in Maine. Editor's note: Members of the American Frozen Food Institute have access to AFFI's unique Product Recall Insurance Program. Ensure you're protected during a food safety crisis using AFFI's one-of-a-kind program. For more information, please click here. More Share this article >     Washing, storage conditions key to prevent salmonella rebound The Grower Salmonella can rebound in produce in humid storage before or after washing, according to a study in the April edition of "Foodborne Pathogens and Disease." More Share this article >     Fruit As It Should Be! 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