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Why won't the FDA name the manufacturer of E. coli-contaminated soy butter?
A civil lawsuit from a victim's family is the only public document to name Dixie Dew Products and SoyNut Butter as the sources of the outbreak.
By Keith Loria • March 22, 2017 -
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Bird flu cases become more widespread
Guinea fowl in Alabama and another Tennessee chicken flock have strains of the virus, which is likely being spread by migrating waterfowl.
By Keith Loria • March 22, 2017 -
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USDA steps up testing of Brazilian beef amid scandal
The European Union, South Korea and Chile have suspended imports of Brazilian meat products this week.
By Keith Loria • March 22, 2017 -
Arkansas 'ag-gag' bill advances to governor's desk
The state is the latest to try to get the type of protective law on the books that critics say punishes whistleblowers.
By Keith Loria • March 21, 2017 -
Bird flu hatches on a second Tyson poultry farm
The fourth overall case of the virus is in a flock in Lincoln County, TN, and is the same strain as another chicken farm less than two miles away.
By Keith Loria • March 17, 2017 -
US dairy leaders reassure Mexico of trade commitments
With potential changes to trade policy between the two nations, strong support of the relationship is most likely reassuring.
By Keith Loria • March 17, 2017 -
Associations and manufacturers ask Congress to fully fund FSMA
There is no indication in President Trump's budget proposal that food safety funding will be cut, but the plan has a long way to go before it is approved.
By Keith Loria • March 17, 2017 -
How retailers can turn rising labor costs into innovation opportunities
Smart companies are using the opportunity to do things like maximize their existing labor and refine pricing promotions.
By Jeff Wells • March 17, 2017 -
USDA
Changes to immigration enforcement may mean higher food prices
The Pew Research Center estimated that in 2014, there were 8 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. labor force.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Southeastern Grocers' customers fuel up on cheap groceries, not cheap gas
The grocery parent is replacing its Fuelperks reward program with a Plenti food savings discount at SEG's, Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo and Fresco Y Mas retail locations.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
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 -
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 -
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
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