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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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