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FDA won't name grocery stores that sold contaminated food
Sales of I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter have led to 16 illnesses in nine states so far, but the agency says the names of stores that sold the product are trade secrets.
By Megan Poinski • March 14, 2017 -
USDA
Wisconsin turkey farm reports third case of bird flu
The strain is not related to the other two that have been reported, and is the less dangerous low-pathogen type.
By Keith Loria • March 14, 2017 -
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USDA
Another Tennessee poultry farm reports bird flu
The virus strain at the second location is less deadly and unrelated to the one found at a supplier to Tyson Foods earlier last week.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Local anti-soda campaigns hurting grocery beverage sales
Community policies aiming to lower sugary drink consumption were successful in reducing sales, researchers said.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What actually makes food 'healthy'?
At a public hearing, the FDA listened to manufacturers, nutritionists and consumers speak about how to best replace a dated definition.
By Megan Poinski • March 10, 2017 -
Strawberries again top the 'Dirty Dozen' list of produce contaminated with pesticides
The Environmental Working Group has long argued that consumers should purchase safer organic fruits and vegetables.
By Keith Loria • March 10, 2017 -
Consumer group sues EPA for glyphosate documents
More than 200 days after U.S. Right to Know asked the agency for records about a report saying the chemical is likely not carcinogenic, the documents have not been delivered.
By Megan Poinski • March 10, 2017 -
Are prepared food stations a health risk?
Looking back at a high profile case where items were contaminated, stores can invest in ways to make their offerings more secure.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
PA Food Merchants: More job cuts coming because of soda tax
The supermarket and c-store association estimates that beverage sales have dropped 27% since the tax took effect on Jan. 1.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
USDA
Asian countries ban US poultry following bird flu discovery
South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong have all imposed restrictions, and have no timetable for when the limits will be lifted.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
Bird flu outbreak hits Tyson chicken supplier
This is the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza to strike a commercial poultry flock in more than a year.
By Christopher Doering • March 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The world's food supply could feel the sting of declining bee populations
An estimated 75% of food crops depend on pollination, including coffee, apples and strawberries, according to the United Nations.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
FDA
Why trust and transparency are important to food safety
At a panel discussion, CEOs talked about issues they face in a post-truth world.
By Keith Loria • March 6, 2017 -
US and Mexico produce leaders say relations too strong for Trump to shake them
There's $1.5 million in trade per minute between the two nations, but will some of the more controversial policies mulled by the president damage the balance?
By Keith Loria • March 6, 2017 -
Grocery stores in Texas appealing to growing Hispanic population
Food retailers are adapting to local demographics by catering to their demand for authentic, ethnic offerings.
By Keith Loria • March 6, 2017 -
Retailer offers new home for expired, imperfect foods
A German supermarket called "The Good Food" was launched to help combat food waste, hunger and help the environment.
By Keith Loria • March 6, 2017 -
Why hasn't the CDC spread the word about E. coli contamination in soy nut butter?
Vague and slow information may make a multi-state outbreak worse.
By Doug Harris • March 3, 2017 -
Genetically engineered potato varieties approved by US
The new spud varieties — the Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet and Atlantic — can be planted as soon as this spring and sold in the fall.
By Doug Harris • March 3, 2017 -
Carrageenan set for slow growth due to perceived health risks
The additive derived from seaweed may not be able to distance itself from negative perceptions and regulatory recommendations.
By Megan Poinski • March 2, 2017 -
Wayne Farms' bird is undercooked: 6 tons of RTE chicken recalled
The poultry producer issued a recall for 5-pound bags of its Waffle Breaded Bites chicken products after consumer complaints.
By Keith Loria • March 2, 2017 -
Study: Excess sugar could lead to Alzheimer's
USDA estimates the average American consumes between 150 and 170 pounds of refined sugars each year, a level nutritionists said is too much.
By Keith Loria • March 2, 2017 -
Opinion
Litigation against food companies is increasing, but who benefits?
The grocery store aisles are where most Americans shop for food — and, explains U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform President Lisa A. Rickard, where some lawyers troll for lucrative class action lawsuits.
By Lisa A. Rickard • Feb. 28, 2017 -
FDA
Study: Salmonella could damage DNA
An estimated 1.2 million illnesses and 450 deaths occur annually in the U.S. from people eating foods contaminated with the bacteria.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Cheap organic imports anger farmers, but meet demand
U.S. farmers who went through the expensive process of transitioning to organic have reason to be upset that imports from other countries are affecting their prices.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
GMO market growing at 3.2% CAGR
Even though demand for genetically modified crops is increasing, more than three quarters of U.S. consumers are concerned about whether they are safe to eat.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017
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