Food Safety

Consumer education remains a food safety priority (Meat News)

15 May 2008

Eighty-two per cent of consumers surveyed by the International Food Information Council Foundation said they are confident in their ability to safely prepare food, but some do not follow simple procedures to reduce the spread of bacteria in their kitchen or ensure safe cooking temperatures.

National food safety week (di-ve)

15 May 2008

The first Maltese Food Safety Week will be held between May 15 and May 22 and is aiming at increasing awareness and inform the Maltese general public about the latest information on how to maintain food hygiene and safety at home.

New Scientific Studies Establish the Safety of Rebiana, a Sweetener . From the Stevia Plant (InfoBolsa)

15 May 2008

From the Stevia Plant 15/05/2008 13:00:00 Business Wire Research published electronically today in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Food and Chemical Toxicology clearly establishes the safety of rebiana (common or usual name for high-purity Rebaudioside A from stevia) for general use to sweeten foods and beverages, according to experts at Cargill and The Coca-Cola Company.