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Sanderson Farms recalls 550K pounds of chicken
A processing facility reported finding metal shavings in the chicken.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 27, 2015 -
'Humane Economy' event brings together investors to discuss food sourcing initiatives
Cage-free eggs and similar humane food-sourcing practices have been increasing industry talking points.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 25, 2015 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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GMO labeling bill could soon head to Senate
The bill still needs a Democratic co-sponsor and widespread support before it is introduced.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 22, 2015 -
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Egg trade group not raising money to battle MA proposal for caged eggs
United Egg Producers already lost that fight in California, the UEB president told Politico.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Judge sentences former Peanut Corp executive to 28 years in prison in salmonella case
Stewart Parnell, 61, convicted on 68 federal felonies, could have received life in prison.
By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 21, 2015 -
FDA
New high-pressure processing machine comes to Cornell
The pressure is on: The method could be more appealing for killing foodborne pathogens than high temperatures.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 16, 2015 -
FDA
What a closer look at the food supply's DNA could mean
Clear Labs, a food analytics company, has spent the last few years compiling what it says is the world’s largest database of food genetic markers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Obama to nominate Califf as next FDA head
The nomination intention does not come as a shock.
By David Oliver • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Protein-producing GE plants could reduce E. coli on food
The researchers are seeking FDA approval for their gentically engineered plants, which could help control E. coli outbreaks, particularly in meat.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 15, 2015 -
FDA
FDA publishes final FSMA rules on preventive controls for human, animal food
President Obama signed off on the Food Safety Modernization Act in January 2011, but two final rules were just released Thursday.
By David Oliver • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Perdue Farms to purchase antibiotic-free Niman Ranch's parent co.
The company reaffirms its commitment to cutting out antibiotics from the meat supply with this acquisition.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 9, 2015 -
USDA
Solution to bird flu could come in GMO chickens — that glow in the dark
... though that likely won't become commonplace in production.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 9, 2015 -
California EPA pushing to label glyphosate as carcinogenic
Under Proposition 65, Monsanto would have to warn consumers about glyphosate's potential to be carcinogenic.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Are academics the key role in the GMO debate?
Both sides of the GMO debate have enlisted the expertise and reputation of academics to promote their causes, though this has ignited controversy.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Faster E. coli detection tests in development: report
Earlier this year, news of faster testing methods for listeria contaminations arrived.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Kraft Heinz expands Singles recall by 335,000 cases
The second round totaled 10 times the original amount of cases recalled at the end of July.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Soda industry still fighting back against health claims
Major cities have started campaigns against sugary drinks, which the industry says shouldn't single out any one type of product.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Inside the Blue Bell recall — and what happens next
Products are returning to retailers more than four months after the full recall.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Chemicals in food bigger concern for consumers than foodborne illness: survey
Consumers' food safety concerns are shifting, but one food industry group warns that foodborne illness is still the bigger threat.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015 -
USDA signs off on second generation GMO potato
The J.R. Simplot Co. silenced existing genes or added genes from other potatoes to make a spud resistant to late blight and that can be stored longer.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 31, 2015 -
Swanson recalls 20K pounds mislabeled beef product
Ingredients that could cause allergic reactions if consumed were omitted from the products' labels.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 30, 2015 -
USDA faces lawsuit for allegedly not providing GMO records
The is the fourth time the Center for Food Safety has sued the USDA over records law compliance.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 28, 2015 -
Kraft Heinz recalls over 2M pounds of turkey bacon
This is its second recall as a combined company.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Irradiated food? Experts say it's safe to eat, kills foodborne illness
Consumers are still put off by combining radiation with food, even to prevent foodborne illness.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 24, 2015 -
FDA
FDA: Frito-Lay plant in poor condition, machine leaking cookie dough
Peeling paint, among other concerns, wasn't up to FDA standards.
By David Oliver • Aug. 21, 2015
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