Archives for October 20, 2009

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Lactose intolerance lower than thought: study

By staff reporter

Lactose intolerance rates are much lower than previously thought with prevailing estimations as much as 400 percent greater than results derived in a new study sponsored by the National Dairy Council.

US meat industry failing on E.coli testing - Senator

By Rory Harrington

The lack of corporate responsibility shown by the US meat industry in failing to follow its own guidelines over E.coli testing of ground beef has forced Congress to act, according to one senator.

Rating foods on nutrition and cost

By staff reporter

A nutrition rating system that takes into account cost as well has nutritional value has been developed by nutrition expert Dr Adam Drewnowski.

FDA to examine front of pack labeling claims

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will consider using its regulatory tools if front of pack nutrition labeling is not used in a common, credible way, it said in a letter to industry on Tuesday.