Congress Moves to Create a Single Food-Safety Super-Agency From FDA and USDA Components
Lawmakers say consolidation would make it easier to prevent foodborne illness.
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‘Pink Slime’ Beef No Longer in Schools
But some say the ammonia-treated product deserves more respect.
Schumer Speaks Out Against Plan to Import Chicken From China
The New York senator says USDA documents signify a new era of Chinese chicken.
How the Government Shutdown May Affect the Way You Eat
SBA loans, meat inspections, and food stamps are all affected.
U.S. Officials on Chinese Chicken Processing: It’s Totally Cool, Trust Us
The Chinese processors that were issued permits are in compliance with food-safety rules, the USDA says.
Really? USDA Says It’s Fine If China Processes America’s Chickens
Some chickens are about to take a long walk off a very short pier.
Omission Beer Can Now Officially Call Itself ‘Gluten-Free’
The beer company will now make its labels much clearer.
FDA Standardizes ‘Gluten-Free’ Food Labels
The new, technical definition allows gluten up to twenty parts per million in food labeled "gluten-free."
Meat Groups Sue USDA Over Point of Origin Labels
It's a renaissance age of meat labels, but that doesn't mean everyone's happy.
New ‘GMO-Free’ Label Approved by Agriculture Department
Did your chicken ever eat transgenic alfalfa sprouts? Now you'll know.
Whoa: Horse Slaughter Starting Up Again in Two States
Seabiscuit may eventually be inside your biscuits.
Will the Sequester Really Halt Meat Production?
The White House says it could. The meat industry says no.
USDA Shutters Central Valley Slaughterhouse Over Animal Abuse Allegations
Even worse, the USDA was buying its beef for school lunch and emergency food programs.
Molotovs Crash the Cocktail Party in West Philly; How About an 'Unhappy Meal' to Go With Your Depression?
Plus: FDA passes on a BPA ban; and BK rolls out smoothies, chicken strips and more as part of its new menu lineup, all in our morning news roundup.
Possibly Feeling Left Out, Jamie Oliver Launches a Stop Pink Slime Website
The Naked Chef reminds you that he opposed the meat filler long before you did.
Very Low-Grade Beef: USDA Still Buying Pink ‘Slime’ for School Lunches
Two former microbiologists speak out against the potential hazards of the gross "meat" product.
USDA Awards Grant Money to Local Farmers Markets Groups; Margarine Ban’s Repeal Churns Up Controversy in Wisconsin
Plus: LivingSocial gets ready to launch exclusive food events; and sustainable meat supply might hinge on an overwhelming mass embrace of tripe, all in our morning news roundup.
Dems Blame Boenher and the GOP for Listeria and E. Coli Outbreaks
Recent listeria and E. coli outbreaks are being called a "wake-up call."
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