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A new study estimates 20,000 cancer cases per year could be prevented in the United States if half of the US population increased its fruit and vegetable consumption by just one serving each per day. In contrast, the study also examined the potential relationship between pesticide residues and cancer, and calculated that an upper-bound estimate of 10 cases (i.e. likely over-estimated) or less per year could be the result of residue. …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed three producers to serve on the Mushroom Council. …

RedLine Solutions, the leader in inventory and traceability solutions, has announced new Value Modules with pricing models that include investment protection. …

Litehouse® Foods, long known for their nationally acclaimed salad dressings, has announced the launch of three new dressings:  Garlic Blue Cheese, Sweet Onion with Dijon, and Tuscan Herb with Lemon.  These innovative flavor combinations join their full line of refrigerated salad dressings, which feature the award winning Pear Gorgonzola and Lite Ranch.  The new dressings will begin to ship within the United States on October 29th. …

Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of Dole American Blend salad in 12 oz. bags, coded A275208A or B, with Use-by date of October 17 and UPC 7143000933, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. …