Links from the Foodiesphere for Friday, June 17th 2005

Scientist warns of salmonella risk from imported eggs - Britons are at risk of food poisoning from cheap imported eggs despite the success of British producers in curbing the threat from salmonella.

Fungus could make peanuts less allergenic - By simply baking peanuts with a harmless fungus, researchers can dramatically decrease their "allergenicity".

Foie Gras Bill Dies in House - Update on the current standing of the foie gras bill SB-861.

Starbucks shutting its Torrefazione coffee bars - Specialty-coffee giant Starbucks has decided to close its Torrefazione Italia cafes.

Rooibos routs colonial opportunists - Rooibos farmers in South Africa have finally won the legal right to call their product Rooibos in the USA and several other countries.

Australian Quarantine Regulations - The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service is known for being very strict.

Posted by Ant @ Friday, June 17, 2005 | Permalink