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FDA's 10-Year Plan to Curb Salt Intake
The Food and Drug Administration will initiate a 10-year plan to gradually reduce the amount of sodium in packaged and processed foods such as sauces, crackers and soups. For many years, there has been debate over the increasing amounts of sodium in the American diet. Research has linked sodium con... (Join Food Discussion) |
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Kosher Meat Supplier Continues Inhumane Ways
The largest seller of kosher meat in the U.S. obtains supply from a South American supplier that continues to kill its cattle using the "shackle and hoist" method, which experts deem as cruel and inhumane. However, officials from the Orthodox Union, the largest Jewish dietary certifying agency in t... (Get Food News) |
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Deducting Business Meals
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) supports recent efforts by Congress to increase the business meal tax deduction. With the April 15 tax deadline quickly approaching, H.R. 3333, a new bill cosponsored by Shelley Berkley (D-Nevada) and Reps. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), and Sam Farr (D-Calif.), seek... (Join Food Discussion) |
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Explore Filipino Food and Culture
Join the Asian Culinary Forum's presentation of Filipino Flavors: Tradition and Innovation on May 15-16 in San Francisco for a deeper understanding of the food and culture of the Philippines. Food lovers can take a lesson in the art of souring foods or learn to pair Filipino dishes with wine. Local... (Get Food News) |
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Senate Passes Child Nutrition Bill
Last month, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry passed the Healthy-Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, a $4.5 billion, 10-year reauthorization of child nutrition programs that provide school breakfast, lunches and snacks. The bill now moves to the full Senate for approval. "For fa... (Join Food Discussion) |
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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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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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