Archives for September 19, 2001

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Flax for human consumption: seed or oil?

Lately, numerous studies have been published regarding the health benefits of flaxseed otherwise known as linseed, one of the oldest cultivated plants used by man.

FMD-free status for 3 European countries

The OIE, Foot and Mouth Diseases (FMD) and Other Epizootics Commission meeting on September 18-19 in Paris, replace France, Ireland and the Netherlands in the list of FMD-free countries.

FDA allows antimicrobial agent on poultry

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of anti-microbial agent on poultry carcasses, parts and organs.

Self-heating containers interests the army

Ontro, Inc. announced on September 19 that it received a directive from the United States Army to begin the prototyping and delivery of the group ration packages.