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'California Health Officials Warn Against Mexican-Style Soft Cheese Following Rise in Salmonella Infections

The dramatic increase in Salmonella infections since 2015 has led the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to issue a warning to the public last week regarding the consumption of illegally produced Mexican-type soft cheeses, which are mainly sold by street vendors.

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'Oprah Winfrey Suggests Five Diet Tricks To Lose Weight

Since the former talk-show titan Oprah Winfrey acquired a part of Weight Watchers some five months back, the company has witnessed a 20 percent increase in its share prices. In the meantime, 62-year-old Winfrey herself lost 26 pounds, just eating bread all this time!
'Nearly All Fish Contaminated With Mercury: Study

Not long back, fish was considered to be among the healthiest foods available. However, what is concerning is that latest findings of the United States Geological Survey study have found all the fish they sampled from almost 300 streams across the country were contaminated with mercury!
'Six Healthy Alternatives to Olive Oil

Extra-virgin olive oil is a very healthy choice, because it contains rich amounts of monounsaturated fats promote healthy levels of cholesterol, while polyphenols found in olive oil helps to reduce blood pressure, thereby lessening the chances of developing heart disease. However, it is not only expensive, but sometimes even difficult to find genuine extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO). Therefore, it is essential to know which other plant-based oils can offer a healthy alternative to olive oil,
'Drinks and Cocktails for Diabetics

Frankly speaking, diabetes and alcohol are complex topics. Alcohol has a number of adverse effects, which people with diabetes ought to be aware of. However, contrary to the common belief that alcohol is a strict no-no for diabetics, most people with this disease can enjoy some alcohol. However, they need to follow some rules need to be followed by all -- one drink daily for women and two for men.
'Alibaba Accused of Fudging Online Sales, Food Delivery Figures

Having condemned foreign companies, including multinationals like Apple Inc. and McDonald's Corp. during the past, China's state broadcaster has now targeted Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., to increase pressure on the native e-commerce giant to deal with fraudulent sales on its various shopping platforms.
'Memphis Meats Introduces Meat Without Killing Animals: Details Here

In a latest development in culinary science, a team of scientists at Memphis Meats, located in San Francisco Bay Area, has successfully developed contamination-free meat in a laboratory using animal cells. The best part of this cultured meat is that it can be harvested anything between 9 to 21 days.
'French Going Crazy Over Pizza, Second Highest Consumer Worldwide

Their disinclination toward fast food as well as their smugness over Gallic gastronomy notwithstanding, the French seems to be getting addicted to a simple foreign dish popular globally. It may seem to be incredible to many, but the fact is that currently the French are consuming more pizza than anyone else, except the Americans!
'Natural Products Expo West 2016 Forecasts Strong Growth in Consumer Demand

Till date, the natural, organic and functional food industry is a very small segment, but it is certainly growing at a faster pace compared to total food. This is evident from the fact that natural and organic foods as well as beverages sales increased by 11 percent in the United States in 2015, reach $67.2 billion.
'Insects: Our Food For The Future?

While "insect foods" are yet to become a trend in North America, many people are gradually changing their menu and consuming insects in view of the soaring prices of animal protein and food security becoming an increasing problem.
'Study Finds Parents’ Food Habits Influence Offspring’s Health

Findings of a recent study published in "Natural Genetics" suggest that to a large extent one's health is dependent on what their parents ate. For instance, scientists have demonstrated that obesity induced by diet as well as diabetes can be inherited epigenetically by an offspring both via the sperm and oocytes.
'Watch Out For These Things That Damage Your Liver

Liver is one of the most vital organs in our body. It not only filters our blood, but also helps to cleanse the systems by removing toxins and waste products. Any damage to this organ affects our entire system. There are various things that may cause damage to the liver including alcohol, hepatitis viruses, poor diet, toxins as well as genetic defects and autoimmune disorders.
'Is Juicing Good For Your Health?

Few years back, juicing was a sort of fad and mostly used by people who were more conscious about their health. Today, juicing much more popular, as more and more people are juicing to lose weight, cleanse their system and for more nutrients intake. While juicers are easily found in department stores, several juice bars have come up not in trendy California neighborhoods but also in the Midwest.
'Researchers Successfully Grow 10 Crop Species on Mars, Moon Stimulant Soils

Scientists in the Netherlands have been successful in growing more crop species on Mars and moon soil stimulant. Applying what they learnt from their first experiments in growing crops on such soil, the researchers successfully grew and harvested a variety of crops, including tomatoes, radish, peas, cress, rye, quinoa, chives and garden rocket during their second experiment, which was undertaken at the Wageningen University & Research centre in the Netherlands.
'USDA IG Investigates Possible Sabotage At Wayne Farms Lauren Poultry Processing Plant

Often there are reports of chicken products like nuggets and sausages containing small wayward plastic pieces. But here is a case at a poultry processing facility in Missouri, which is being suspected of being an incident of deliberate sabotage, rather than an everyday accident.