Health May 13 USDA to require safety labels on mechanically tenderized beef The government will soon require labels on packages of beef tenderized by machines so shoppers know to cook it thoroughly.
Nation May 07 Investigators say Blue Bell ice cream had evidence of listeria in 2013 Blue Bell ice cream had evidence of listeria bacteria in its Oklahoma manufacturing plant as far back as March 2013, a government investigation released Thursday says. The company then continued to ship ice cream produced in that plant after what…
Health Apr 24 Two Listeria recalls raise questions about ice cream manufacturing Blue Bell Creameries of Texas and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams of Ohio — extremely popular brands in their home states — took all their products off shelves this week. Blue Bell ice cream is linked to 10 illnesses in four…
Health Apr 23 Jeni’s ice cream recalls all products for possible listeria contamination A second ice cream company has shut down production this week after health officials found listeria in a sample of its frozen treats.
Politics Apr 16 USDA to propose standards for organic seafood raised in U.S. After more than a decade of delays, the government is moving toward allowing the sale of U.S.-raised organic fish and shellfish. But don't expect it in the grocery store anytime soon.
Nation Apr 15 Consumers buying more organic products, new data show WASHINGTON — Consumer interest in the organic label continues to grow. The organic industry says U.S. sales of its products jumped 11 percent last year alone, to more than $39 billion, despite tight domestic supplies of organic ingredients.
Health Apr 10 What is listeria and how did it get in my hummus? WASHINGTON — Large food recalls have forced consumers to throw away hummus and ice cream that may be contaminated with the same potentially deadly bacteria — listeria.
Nation Apr 01 Next-generation GMOs: Pink pineapples and purple tomatoes WASHINGTON — Cancer-fighting pink pineapples, heart-healthy purple tomatoes and less fatty vegetable oils may someday be on grocery shelves alongside more traditional products.
Nation Mar 20 States to test ways to get food stamp recipients back to work WASHINGTON — Ten states will test new ways to get food stamp recipients back to work, using Agriculture Department grants aimed at helping some of the 46 million Americans who receive benefits move off the rolls.
Health Feb 20 New diet guidelines: Drop the sugary drinks; coffee and eggs are OK WASHINGTON — An extra cup or two of coffee may be OK after all. More eggs, too. But you definitely need to drink less sugary soda. And, as always, don't forget your vegetables. Recommendations Thursday from a government advisory committee…