Another cancer-causing toxin in fish has been discovered in Hong Kong. This
has been the latest in a string of food-related health scares in the territory.
Health experts finally agreed to remove shellfish from the cholesterol "bad
list". New advice on the NHS Direct website emphasises the importance of low fat
foods in the diet and states that this is more important than the cholesterol
they naturally contain.
The Federation of the Belgium Chemical Industries (Fedichem), the Federation
for the Food industry (Fevia) and the cooperative of the Belgium feed producers
(Bemefa) have developed a code of conduct regarding the use of chemicals in food
and feed. This code was established in close cooperation with the Belgium Food
Agency (FAVV).
Two thousand mallard ducks in the state of Idaho, USA likely died after they
ate mouldy grain and contracted a fatal infection, according
to scientists.
The European Feed Manufacturers Guide (EFMC) has been accepted by the EU
Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health – Section Animal
Nutrition. This means that from now, the guide is suitable for European compound
feed and premix producers to ensure compliance with the new EU Feed Hygiene
Regulation.
A fire that broke out Sunday in a three-story section of a feed mill of
Zeigler Bros. Inc was still burning in places Monday afternoon, fire officials
said. Because of the collapsing involved, certain hot spots were unreachable
until the cleanup process started.