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california tuna wars could affect public health, says fda
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two months before it goes to trial, the fda has told california attorney general bill lockyer that his lawsuit against the canned tuna industry over mercury warnings could cause consumers to eat less fish and miss out on the health benefits. lockyer filed a suit against three californian tuna producers - tri-union seafoods, del monte and bumble bee seafoods - in june 2004, for failing to label their albacore and light tuna products with warnings over potential mercury content. he claims that the omission is in violation of proposition 65, a 1986 law requiring that companies provide "clear and reasonable" warnings before exposing people to known carcinogens or reproductive toxins. the case is scheduled to commence in a san francisco court october 19. the usda's dietary guidelines for americans contains the advice that people should eat two fish meals a week. a growing body of scientific evidence has linked fish consumption to a number of health benefits, including cognitive function, heart health, joint health and respiratory health, largely because of its high omega-3 fatty acid content. however all types of fish contain some amounts of mercury. for most people this is not a cause for concern, but a build-up in the blood stream can lead to reproductive problems in women and affect the development of the nervous system in children. the fda therefore advises that people eat up to 12 ounces (two average meals) a week of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury, such as canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish. as albacore tuna and fresh tuna steaks contain more mercury than light tuna, the agency says that consumption of this variety should be limited to 6 ounces per week. this advice is particularly important for children, pregnant women and women who might one day become pregnant. pregnant women and children are also advised to avoid eating shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish, as these are particularly high in mercury. in a letter sent to lockyer on 12 august, fda commissioner lester crawford said there is no scientific basis for the introduction of proposition 65 warning labels on tuna, and that the lawsuit could have "adverse public health consequences" . he claims that the existing warnings over mercury are sufficient and that the agency's approach has been carefully thought out to avoid scaring the public off eating fish altogether. the fda's stance on the matter has met with applause from the tuna industry. "we are pleased that the fda continues to recognize that canned tuna is a healthy food and provides many nutritional benefits to the public," said david burney, executive director of the us tuna foundation. "tuna should be treated as an important source of nutrition and an important food source for the low-income community, not a political football." at the time the lawsuit was filed, lockyer said: "this is a crucial public health issue. prenatal exposure to mercury can cause serious disabilities in infants and children. we're not trying to eliminate tuna from people's diets. we're trying to enforce the law and protect the health and safety of california women and children." the attorney general's office is reported to have responded to the fda, claiming that its comments are timed to quash california's case in the impending trial.
Source :foodqualitynews.com
Date :
22
August
2005
Category :
Ready Meals
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people in australia are becoming hooked on sustainable seafood, says the marine stewardship council (msc), with more fisheries, suppliers and retailers seeking msc certification to meet growing consumer demand for sustainably-sourced seafood products. “a growing number of fisheries in australia, and worldwide, want to show their commitment to sustainable fishing by getting certified to the msc environmental standard for sustainable fisheries.
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barring another financial crash, the uk sandwich market should continue to see solid growth this year as shoppers tire of making their own packed lunches and look to retailers and caterers to provide an affordable alternative, according to one leading supplier. var media_image=\"/var/plain_site/storage/images/publications/food-beverage-nutrition/foodmanufacture.co.uk/business-news/greencore-sandwich-market-has-solid-potential/2121623-1-eng-gb/greencore-sandwich-market-has-solid-potential.
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one of lion capital\'s portfolio companies, findus, is active in the supply of frozen food to the retail sector. after examining the operation, the commission concluded that the transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the european economic area (eea) or any substantial part of it. picard is a retailer of frozen food through a network of specialised shops (\"freezer centres\") under the picard brand mostly in france.
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operating overview strong performance in bakery with sales and margin progression frozen re-focused on core product strengths chilled sales growth driven by sandwiches & salads; change programme in ready meals to strengthen operating position investing for growth: brands: goodfella’s pizza re-launch during h1 2010/11 future cost efficiencies: major biscuits investment (project golden) on track with the majority of spend during h1 2010/11 new customers: commenced 10 year british airways supply contract; secured new costa coffee business stefan barden, chief executive, said: \" northern foods has traded solidly in challenging market condtions.
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the notion of going green, buying organic, and sourcing free trade products is gathering momentum in australia and around the world, but research released in australia suggests the added expense remains a significant deterrent. business information analysts ibisworld decided to test the theory that sustainable grocery shopping was too expensive, revealing that, while the ‘organic’ food shopping basket was 70% more expensive, there are a host of cost-effective ‘green’ options.
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marks & spencer's commitment to remove all hydrogenated fats from its entire food range by mid 2006 suggests that awareness of trans fats has now fully hit europe. the firm is the first major retailer in the uk to place a blanket ban on hydrogenated fats, and could set in place a trend that snowballs, with consumer choice increasingly informed by health and nutritional knowledge.
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marks & spencer's decision to 