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Scientists Debate New Study on GMO-Fed Pigs

(FoodSafetyNews) Science commentators involved in the genetically modified food debate have weighed in on a new study that says pigs fed genetically modified grains suffered a higher rate of severe stomach inflammation and developed heavier uteri.

Room for Improvement in Biosecurity on Spanish Pig Farms – The Pig Site

You Say Potato, I Say Double-Stranded RNA

(ScientificAmerican) Amidst the outrage, puzzlement and theories caused by the finding of genetically-modified wheat in an Oregon field, USDA is considering whether to commercialize another dinnertime staple–the potato. Last month, Idaho-based J.M. Simplot asked the Agriculture Department to grant a deregulated status for a new variety of potatoes genetically engineered to reduce bruising and develop  Read More »

Townsend Farms Hepatitis A Outbreak Hits 87

(FoodSafetyNews) At least 87 people in eight states are now known to have been sickened with hepatitis A in the outbreak connected to Townsend Farms frozen berries sold at Costco stores, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 36 people have been hospitalized. Based on known information, roughly 66 percent  Read More »

NBAF pits Obama vs. House Republicans in budget battle

(BovineVeterinarian) An epic budget battle between President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans escalated this week as the White House threatened to veto H.R. 2217. According to Lawrence-Journal World, the bill would make appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year starting on Oct. 1. It also contains $404 million for the $1.15  Read More »

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