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EU Considers Benefits of New Genomic Techniques

Posted on April 30, 2021

On April 29, 2021, the European Commission published a study considering the status of “new genomic techniques” (NGTs) under EU law. The study defined NGTs as techniques for altering genetic

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High-Tech Illness Investigations

Posted on June 28, 2016

FDA highlights its use of whole genome sequencing to track foodborne illness outbreaks.

FDA has a host of tools at its disposal to help track the causes of foodborne illness

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Hot Dog Hubbub

Posted on October 27, 2015

Food analytics startup company uses genetic sequencing technology to test hot dog products.

The food industry continues to develop new technologies to test for, monitor, and improve product quality and

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Proteins vs. Pathogens

Posted on September 15, 2015

Researchers engineer plants to produce antimicrobial proteins for potential application in E. coli reduction.

Genetic engineering or genetic modification (GM) refers to the use of a host of technologies to

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Almond Joy

Posted on September 8, 2015

Almond Board of California validates a new chemical-free process to pasteurize almonds.

Since 2007, the Almond Board of California (ABC) has enforced an industry-wide pasteurization program intended to reduce the

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Give Us Your Germs

Posted on August 31, 2015

To help combat outbreaks, FDA wants food companies to send in samples of pathogens detected in plants.

For the past few years, FDA has been investigating and deploying the use

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Mystery Meat

Posted on August 24, 2015

DNA bar coding used to detect mislabeled meat.

“DNA bar coding” made headlines earlier this year when the New York Attorney General’s office launched a probe into major retailers and

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Paving the Way for RNA Spray

Posted on August 17, 2015

RNA spray is touted as an alternative to GMOs.

The cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops and the use of GM ingredients in foods continue to be sources of worldwide

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News on New Technology

Posted on April 17, 2015

FSIS releases guidance on new technology notifications.

Under a longstanding policy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has requested that meat, poultry, and egg

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