Archives for September 3, 2002

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FSA stands by Quorn

Britain's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a statement rejecting claims by an American organisation that the mycoprotein Quorn is unsafe. The organisation says that it should remain on sale.

Study proves contamination of prostate cancer supplement

A chemical analysis of PC-SPES, the herbal supplement used to treat advanced prostate cancer which was recalled in the US and Canada earlier this year, has shown that the supplement was contaminated with the synthetic drugs warfarin,...

Biotech company to tap nutrition market

US biotech company Interleukin Genetics said it has signed an agreement with an undisclosed major consumer products company to develop and market proprietary genomics-based nutritional and skincare products.

High-starch diet could raise risk of pancreatic cancer

A diet high in starchy foods such as potatoes, rice and white bread may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer in women who are overweight and sedentary, according to a new study. Historically, cigarette smoking had been the only proven risk factor...

Biotech soybean prevents allergic reactions

Soybeans are being developed to turn off a protein that triggers allergic reactions in some children and adults, US Agriculture Department scientists said yesterday.

Modest wine drinking may reduce risk of second heart attack

Middle-aged French men who drank two or more glasses of wine regularly after a recent heart attack were less likely to have a second heart attack or other cardiovascular complications compared to nondrinkers, according to a study investigating the...

Labelling issues: trans fatty acids

In Europe and the US consumer groups are keen to see food manufacturers reduce the use of trans fatty acids in foods, a type of fat linked to heart disease. A move this week by fast food giant McDonalds is will be seen as a step in the right direction.