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HR 875: The End Of Organic Farming?
A bill introduced by congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D), H.R. 875: Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009, has become the latest battleground for organic farming advocates. The controversy stems from the bill's vague language which organic farming advocates claim that allows the government to determine w... (Get Food Blog) |
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Boosting "Made in China"
A company from Norway is working with China's Shandong province to improve the traceability of items that carry the "Made in China" tag. China's role as a major supplier and manufacturer to the food industry is undeniable and here to stay. More efforts by the government and hopefully independent sou... (Get Food News) |
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What is There Left to Eat?
An animal rights group is suing fast food chains in California for not disclosing grilled chicken sandwiches may be a cancer risk. They argue restaurants need to disclose that chicken cooked at high temperatures contain a potentially cancer-causing chemical called PhIP. State officials say the lev... (Get Food Blog) |
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Nanotechnology Detects Salmonella
The USDA's Agricultural Research Center used nanotechnology to develop a biosensor that could detect salmonella in food. The biosensor can be modified to identify other food contaminants. Nanontechnology is the manipulation of materials at the molecular or atomic level. With these biosensors, are y... (Get Food News) |
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Antibiotics in our Food
Animals injected with antibiotics pose health risks to human consumers. Antibiotic use leads to super-resistant bacterial strains that remain in the animals and may infect humans. A lesser concern is whether humans end up eating antibiotics, which can also kill healthy bacteria in the body. Represe... (Get Food News) |
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More Food Contamination in China
Chinese officials have destroyed tons of tangerines infected by fruit flies in recent weeks. The price of tangerines have fallen and trucks full of tangerines sit untouched. Are you reluctant to purchase food products originating in China? Are you more confident in US food safety? (Read More) |
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Salmonella Risk For You and Your Pets
The Centers for Disease Control recently released reports showing humans have been getting infected by tainted pet foods. Bacteria spreads when the pet food comes in contact with kitchenware. Also, children have weaker immune systems so they are more susceptible to infection. How much do we really... (Get Food News) |
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That Wasn't Halibut?
A Seattle fish broker recently admitted to buying turbot from China and reselling it as halibut in the United States. Would you be able to tell the difference between turbot and halibut or any other species of fish? (Get Food News) |
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FDA Details Food Safety Progress
A year after the Food and Drug Adminstration outlined its Food Protection Plan, there have been incremental improvements, but lawmakers and consumer groups are calling for an overhaul of the agency. The FDA watches over 80 percent of the nation's food supply. Critics like Representative Rosa DeLaur... (Get Food News) |
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Dirtiest Foods
According to Men's Health, eggs, peaches, pre-packaged salads, melons, scallions, chicken, ground beef, ground turkey, raw oysters and cold cuts are the dirtiest foods. Are these in your refrigerator or kitchen? Are you handling and cleaning them properly? Follow the link to see how to deal with th... (Get Food News) |
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