Health Dec 06 Panel calls for stronger leadership, clearer mission of FDA foods program A panel is calling for changes at the federal agency that oversees most of the nation's food supply, saying revamped leadership, a clear mission and more urgency are needed to prevent illness outbreaks and to promote good health. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Nation Nov 27 Watch 8:25 In the U.S., 30 to 40 percent of food is wasted. California aims to change that In the U.S., 30 to 40 percent of food produced never makes it to a dining table. Much of that waste ends up in landfills. But some companies are pursuing new techniques to reduce and redistribute surplus -- plus process… By Allison Aubrey, NPR, Mary Beth Durkin, Food4Thought Producer
Agents for Change Oct 16 Watch 5:47 Traditional Native foods are the key ingredient in the Sioux Chef’s healthy cooking Chef Sean Sherman, founder of the company The Sioux Chef, uses ingredients native to the Americas to draw attention to the long-forgotten Native culinary tradition. His research and cooking are also a way to push back against processed foods that…
Health Jul 03 5 ways to avoid food poisoning during your summer barbecue Steer clear of gastrointestinal fireworks during your summer festivities with these tips. By Laura Santhanam
Apr 02 How confusing labels contribute to our food waste problem By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline Inconsistent and unclear date labels are causing U.S. consumers to discard tons of food that is safe to eat. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch 5:52 Is the government shutdown making American food unsafe? Due to the shutdown, the Food and Drug Administration has stopped safety inspections of foods such as fruits, vegetables and seafood, while inspectors overseeing meat and poultry production remain on the job without pay. What does this reduced monitoring mean… Continue watching
Dec 13 FDA identifies a farm linked to the romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak By Laura Santhanam Adams Bros. Farms, the producer linked to the pre-Thanksgiving outbreak, has not shipped lettuce since Nov. 20 and has cooperated with the investigation, the FDA said in a statement. Continue reading
Nov 26 It’s safe to eat some romaine again, U.S. health officials say By Candice Choi, Associated Press Just check the label. Continue reading
May 23 What is mechanical tenderizing, and why is it hazardous to your steak? By Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News A new label on some of the steaks in your grocery store highlights a production process you may have never heard of: mechanical tenderizing. Continue reading