http://www.generef.com/ GeneRef - Science News, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, A Global Resource en-us Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:35:01 PDT kcowing@spaceref.com (Keith Cowing) mkboucher@spaceref.com (Marc Boucher) Copyright 2009, SpaceRef Interactive Inc. http://www.generef.com/images/generef.sm.jpg http://www.generef.com/ 100 25 GeneRef - Science News, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, A Global Resource http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77135 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77135 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned health care providers and consumers about counterfeit surgical mesh being distributed in the United States under the C. R. Bard/Davol brand name. Surgical mesh products are used to reinforce soft tissue w Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:21:01 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77132 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77132 McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is expanding a March 5, 2010 recall to include additional "Best By" dates of products manufactured with HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada, because the ingred Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:21:01 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77124 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77124 March 11 Update - As part of the Salmonella Montevideo investigation, the Food and Drug Administration has been actively investigating the supply chain of black and red pepper supplied to Daniele International Inc., Pascoag, R.I. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:21:01 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77125 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77125 Austinuts of Dallas, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for Honey Mustard Pretzels, Lot number 61150/0280 because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young ch Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:21:01 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77121 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77121 By studying the hydra, a member of an ancient group of sea creatures that is still flourishing, scientists at UC Santa Barbara have made a discovery in understanding the origins of human vision. The finding is published in this week's issue of the Procee Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:17:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77117 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77117 Orval Kent announced today that it is voluntarily recalling multiple dips as a precautionary measure because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The Orval Kent dips are being recalled because they contain HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) ma Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77108 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77108 In most animal species, males and females show obvious differences in body size. But how can this be, given that both sexes share the same genes governing their growth? University of Arizona entomologists studied this conundrum in moths and found clues th Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:17:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77109 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77109 Recent petitions from several African nations to "downlist" the conservation status of elephants should be denied because no adequate monitoring of the impact of ivory sales or enforcement of the ivory trade exists, according to recommendations published Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:17:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77104 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77104 A shipment of seed sent by the Agricultural Research Service earlier this month to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway included a wild Russian strawberry that an expeditionary team braved bears and volcanoes to collect. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:17:19 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77099 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77099 In response to a recall commenced by its supplier, Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Dayton, New Jersey, Frontier Natural Products Co-op, is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with non-organic black pepper that were sold under the Fr Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77087 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77087 No longer found in 90 percent of its previously occupied habitat, the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog is further threatened by cumulative impacts of a changing climate, introduced non-native trout and site fidelity habits, hampering the breeding success Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:17:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77085 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77085 Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. of Albert Lea, MN has been notified by a supplier that a certain seasoning ingredient it supplied to Mrs. Gerry’s contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organis Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77086 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77086 Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. of Albert Lea, MN has been notified by a supplier that a certain product it supplies to Mrs. Gerry’s contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can c Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77084 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77084 Mandated increases in the production of maize-derived ethanol will lead to land-use changes that boost carbon dioxide emissions enough to make the fuel a worse environmental option than burning gasoline, according to an analysis published in the March iss Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:17:03 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77082 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77082 Olde Westport Spice announced that it is voluntarily recalling 5- and 10-oz. jars and 20-oz. bags of Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning because an ingredient used in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an or Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77083 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77083 Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is being voluntary recalled after Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada initiated a recall of their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to potential Salmonella contamination. HVP is a very minor ingredient in the Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77078 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77078 Seaweed extract may eventually emerge as a lymphoma treatment, according to laboratory research presented at the second AACR Dead Sea International Conference on Advances in Cancer Research. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:17:03 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77075 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77075 Ventura Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling seven of its Dean’s® Dip products, with specific production dates, because a flavor enhancer may be contaminated with salmonella. The flavor enhancer is made by an ingredient supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:21:01 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77076 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77076 Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for four (4) varieties of seasoning mixes. The products have been manufactured with HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada. The HVP may be contaminated with Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:21:01 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77064 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=77064 The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in some of its retail stores because the Company has been made aware by a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminate Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:21:01 PDT