FDA takes action against unsanitary cheese factory
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking action to halt production at a New York cheese manufacturing facility after numerous food safety failures.
Archives for February 1, 2012
Hawaiian task force to examine link between sugary drinks and health
Hawaiian governor Neil Abercrombie has said he won’t push for a soda tax this year – but he will establish a task force intended to reduce Hawaiians’ consumption of sugary beverages and try to find a solution to childhood obesity.
Blue Pacific Flavors partners with Wilmar International
Blue Pacific Flavors has partnered with Wilmar International, in a move it says will expand its global market and raw materials supply chain.
Study links Spam and diabetes in Native Americans
Consumption of processed meat, such as Spam, increases the risk of diabetes in Native Americans, research has found.
Canadian livestock industry hit by ethanol, finds study
A new report has revealed that Canadian ethanol production is costing the country’s livestock industry millions of dollars.
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act hits low-fat flavoured milk
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published regulations governing US school meal programmes that will eliminate low-fat flavoured milk from reimbursable meal options for children.
Florida bill to prohibit “junk” SNAP food purchases passes committee
A Florida State Senate Committee has passed a bill intended to restrict purchases of certain foods under nutrition assistance programs, such as Food Stamps, or SNAP (Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program).