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fromEmptywheel
2 months ago
Public health

Rule of Law, Food Safety Edition

Federal food safety law criminalizes adulterated or misbranded food and authorizes felony and misdemeanor penalties, but enforcement and prosecution are inconsistently applied.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago
Food & drink

10 Of The Biggest Chocolate Recalls In History - Tasting Table

Chocolate products can pose safety risks—Salmonella, undeclared allergens, and choking hazards—leading brands like Spring & Mulberry, Mars, and Cadbury to quickly recall affected items.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
9 hours ago

Federal government scraps plan to close CFIA food testing lab

The Canadian government reversed its decision to close a food safety lab in Quebec, crucial for allergen detection and nutritional analysis.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK looked at ways to open doors' to US chlorinated chicken, FoI request shows

British officials considered allowing chemical-washed chicken into the UK amid US trade negotiations, despite previous denials and EU bans.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The One Container You Should Never Use For Raw Meat, According To A Food Scientist - Tasting Table

Plastic food storage containers are porous and harbor bacteria more readily than glass or stainless steel, making them less safe for storing raw meat and other foods.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 day ago

ALDI Eliminating an Additional 44 Ingredients from Private Label Food Assortment by the End of 2027

"At the heart of our private label products is a commitment to listening to our customers and continually improving the products they bring into their homes," said Scott Patton, Chief Commercial Officer, ALDI.
Alternative medicine
#usda
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Legal Fat Limit For Ground Beef In Grocery Stores, Explained - Tasting Table

USDA emphasizes whole foods while clarifying differences between ground beef and hamburger regarding fat content regulations.
Dining
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Don't Buy Rotisserie Chicken Until You Check For This Red Flag On The Bag - Tasting Table

Check for cook time on rotisserie chicken to ensure freshness and safety.
#food-additives
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
SF food

Arby's Bread No Longer Contains A 'Yoga Mat Chemical' Banned From Food In Multiple Countries - Tasting Table

Everyday cooking
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Disgusting ingredients hidden in favourite foods - including MAGGOTS

Highly processed foods may contain unsettling additives like L-cysteine from feathers and hog's hair, raising health concerns despite being deemed safe individually.
Everyday cooking
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Disgusting ingredients hidden in favourite foods - including MAGGOTS

Highly processed foods may contain unsettling additives like wood, maggots, and L-cysteine from feathers and hog's hair, raising health concerns.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Arby's Bread No Longer Contains A 'Yoga Mat Chemical' Banned From Food In Multiple Countries - Tasting Table

Arby's removed azodicarbonamide (ADA), a bread additive that breaks down into semicarbazide, a known carcinogen, from its products by 2026, following similar actions by Subway and pressure from consumer advocates.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Rat poison found in baby food, extortion suspected

"HiPP is the victim of blackmail. Over the weekend, jars of baby food contaminated with rat poison were found in Austria and two neighboring countries."
Germany news
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

My family tried to eat fewer ultra-processed foods for five years. Here's what we learned

Grocery shopping has shifted towards farmers' markets, focusing on fresh foods while spending more to avoid ultra-processed foods.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

12 Common Foods That Are Dangerous To Eat Raw - Tasting Table

Food safety education is essential in culinary training, emphasizing the importance of proper food handling to prevent food-borne illnesses.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Attention, Vegans: This Red-Flag Ingredient Might Be Hiding In Your Favorite Chewing Gum - Tasting Table

Lanolin, derived from sheep, is often an undisclosed ingredient in chewing gum, posing concerns for vegans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Government steps in to clarify post-Brexit marmalade naming rules

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Food Label That Often Misleads Even Savvy Shoppers - Tasting Table

'Multigrain' labels can be misleading, often containing little to no whole grains, while 'x-free' labels do not necessarily indicate harmful ingredients.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Marmalade may need to be relabelled as part of post-Brexit deal with EU

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#product-recall
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers seek FDA expansion of ingredient types to include peptides and probiotics, potentially increasing marketing opportunities.
SF food
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How the Whole-Grain Trend Went Wrong

Refined grains can lead to health issues, while whole grains are promoted for their benefits, though their actual health impact is debated.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

CFIA delays new labelling requirements for bulk fertilizer until 2027

CFIA delays new labelling requirements for bulk fertilizer to July 31, 2027, allowing more time for industry discussions.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

New Bill Would Force Protein Powders to Disclose Toxic Metals | KQED

"So, hedge your bets," wrote Gardner in an email to KQED. "Eat foods, not protein supplements. What have you got to lose - and what do you have to gain?"
Public health
Exercise
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

All Kinds of Drinks Have a Strange New Number on Their Label. Here's What It Means-and Why You Should Take It Seriously.

Protein-enhanced beverages are rapidly expanding across all drink categories, from coffee and smoothies to alcoholic beverages, targeting health-conscious consumers seeking convenient nutrition.
#ultra-processed-foods
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This State Has The Most Food Recalls In The US - Tasting Table

Food recalls have increased significantly, with California being the most affected state due to its large agricultural output.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why These US Foods Are Banned In Europe - Tasting Table

Europe bans food additives and ingredients that America permits, resulting in many U.S. food products being unavailable in European markets due to differing regulatory philosophies on food safety.
#infant-formula
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If plant-based foods must be more honest, let's do the same for meat fancy some cow muscle'? | Deirdra Barr

European regulations restricting plant-based food terminology lack logical consistency and set a problematic precedent for food naming standards.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Half of Top-Selling Supplements Don't Contain What's on the Label. This Company Has a Solution.

When you purchase the top-selling creatine gummies on Amazon, you expect to get what you pay for. But a recent study found that four out of six popular brands contained virtually no creatine at all. In the case of the worst offender, customers would need to consume 2,000 gummies to get the advertised 5-gram dose. Still, combined these products sell over 50,000 units monthly and boast 4.4+ star ratings.
Public health
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pesticide cocktails' polluting apples across Europe, study finds

Most apples sold across Europe contain multiple pesticide residues and often PFAS, creating health concerns and encouraging purchase of organic or peeled conventional fruit.
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Counterfeit honey is widespread, difficult to detect, economically damaging to beekeepers, and often indistinguishable from genuine honey using current testing methods.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Supermarket Valentine's meal recalled over allergy risk

The Independent seeks donations to fund on the ground journalism, and Co-op recalls Irresistible Triple Cook chips because they contain undeclared milk posing allergy risk.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Pink Slime Problem

Anger spreads rapidly when speed and certainty replace reflection; modern systems amplify small-group survival instincts, yet collective emotional climates can be intentionally redirected.
Cooking
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

The egg storage mistake almost everyone makes that affects freshness - Silicon Canals

Store eggs in their original carton on a middle or lower refrigerator shelf toward the back to maintain stable temperatures and preserve freshness.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Food firms urge Europe not to ban calling non-meat products sausages'

Food companies urge EU not to ban terms like 'sausage' and 'burger' for plant-based products, saying labels inform consumers and a ban harms producers.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK junk food ad ban so diluted it may be largely ineffective, experts say

A UK junk food advertising ban affecting only 1% of food advertising spend will prove largely ineffective due to industry lobbying that created numerous loopholes and exemptions.
Food & drink
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The popular supermarket SOUPS that contain dangerous amounts of salt

Nearly one-quarter of supermarket soups exceed the government's maximum salt target; some single packs contain over half an adult's recommended daily salt.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

From Cereals To Soda: 2,000 Products Recalled Over Potential Animal Waste Contamination - Tasting Table

No food recall is good news, but the last news you want to hear is that food in your home may have been exposed to bird and rodent droppings. Unfortunately, that's exactly the case for a major new recall just issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which says thousands of products, ranging beyond food into cosmetic products and medical devices, may have been exposed to animal waste.
Food & drink
Public health
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France tightens infant formula rules after toxin scare

France will lower the allowable cereulide level in infant formula to 0.014 µg per kg body weight following widespread recalls linked to potential contamination.
Public health
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Food Safety Changes You Can Expect In 2026 - Tasting Table

The FDA plans significant food safety reforms in 2026, including stricter regulations on artificial colors, additives, and chemicals to align U.S. standards more closely with international practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Almost a quarter of soup on sale in UK supermarkets has too much salt, study finds

The analysis of nearly 500 varieties of tinned and chilled soups sold in supermarkets found that 23% contained too much salt. Of the 481 soups Action on Salt and Sugar (AoSS) tested, nearly half (48%) of branded soups and 6% of supermarket own-brand soups still exceeded the government's voluntary salt target of 0.59g per 100g serving. The saltiest was Soup Head's Tom Yum soup, with 3.03g in a 300g pack more than half an adult's recommended total daily limit and saltier than eating two McDonald's cheeseburgers.
Food & drink
Public health
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

Danone recalls baby formula in several European countries

Danone expanded infant formula recalls across multiple European countries over possible cereulide contamination linked to ARA supplied by Cabio Biotech.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Subtle Food Packaging Red Flag Is Easy To Overlook - Tasting Table

Many food marketing terms are vague, unregulated, and can mislead consumers; trust ingredient and nutrition panels over comparative or subjective marketing claims.
#fda
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

10 Best High-Fiber Items At Aldi - Tasting Table

Most Americans consume less than 10% of recommended dietary fiber; choosing fruits, vegetables, whole grains and Aldi's fiber-rich staples can help reach 25 grams daily.
Food & drink
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Let them eat steak? Experts roast inverted US food pyramid

US dietary guidelines reverse the food pyramid, raising protein and animal-fat recommendations, promoting red meat and full-fat dairy, and diverging from WHO guidance.
Food & drink
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Eilish O'Regan: How worried should parents be after yet another recall of baby formula?

Products currently on store shelves are safe despite recent baby formula recalls over potential toxin contamination.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Those Jumbo-Sized Vegetables In The Grocery Store Should Ring Alarm Bells - Tasting Table

Oversized supermarket vegetables often grow quickly, become watery, and lose flavor; choosing average-sized produce yields better taste and tenderness.
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