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FDA Issues Massive Food Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered the recall of a common flavor enhancer in packaged food products after tests indicated possible salmonella bacteria contamination. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein is a common ingredient in sauces, soups, dips, dressings, luncheon meats, and other packaged ... (Join Food Discussion) |
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FDA Targets Food Labels
Questionable food claims alluding to health and wellness have led to a crackdown by Food and Drug Administration officials. Seventeen producers received warning letters from the FDA admonishing them for making misleading claims about health and benefits on their food packaging. Under current laws, ... (Join Food Discussion) |
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Tasting the Heart of Latin America
Los Angeles, CA—Exploration of a city as diverse as Los Angeles often unveils immigrant communities that preserve the culture of their homelands so perfectly that stepping into these neighbors is like whisking away to another continent. These experiences remind us of our differences, but also how co... (Read Food Article) |
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Crafting New Meaning for Organics
Though items carrying the "100% organic" or "organic" tag come at a premium, consumers know very little about the methods and practices used to bring those goods to market. But recent rules announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture may change that for organic meat and dairy. Last year, the US... (Join Food Discussion) |
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Costly Food-Borne Illnesses Call for Safety Reform
A new study released on Wednesday estimates health-related costs of food-borne illnesses total $152 billion annually. This encompasses direct medical costs, lost wages and lower productivity. These figures are over four times larger than previous estimates by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The... (Join Food Discussion) |
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California Beef Recall Shines a Light on Food Safety
Among the ambitious legislative targets for 2009 was food safety reform after unprecedented outbreaks and product recalls in recent years. However, since the House and Senate passed respective bills that would grant the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") greater oversight powers, lawmakers have be... (Join Food Discussion) |
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FDA Admits BPA Concerns
Showing a shift from its current position, the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") recently issued a statement expressing "some concern about the potential effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate gland in fetuses, infants and young children." BPA, or bisphenol-A, is a chemical found in ... (Join Food Discussion) |
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Petri Dish Pork Raises Questions
Dutch researchers reportedly have grown half-inch strips of pork meat using stem cells from pig muscles according to the Associated Press. Some estimate it could take up to 30 days to create a pork chop. Researchers admit they have yet to duplicate the protein content of regular pork, leading to a ... (Join Food Discussion) |
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Citrus Crops Take a Beating
Unseasonably cold weather along the east coast, particularly in Florida, left a damper on the winter citrus season. Some estimates suggest Florida may lose anywhere from five to 20 percent of its citrus crops. Although the losses do not appear catastrophic, some farms in central Florida suffered t... (Join Food Discussion) |
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GMO Corn May Cause Organ Damage
According to a new study published in the "International Journal of Biological Studies," genetically modified ("GM") maize can cause liver and other organ damage in mammals. Compared to rats fed non-GM corn, rats on a GM-corn diet showed signs of toxicity in the kidney and liver. Other areas such a... (Join Food Discussion) |
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