UK public laboratory finds widespread food fraud Almost 40 percent of samples analyzed by the lab were mislabeled. Shane O'Halloran February 11, 2014 Almost 40 percent of samples analyzed by the lab were mislabeled.Read More
Kraft to remove artificial preservatives from Singles slices The company will replace sorbic acid with a natural mold inhibitor. Shane O'Halloran February 11, 2014 The company will replace sorbic acid with a natural mold inhibitor.Read More
California processor recalls 8.7 million pounds of meat due to lack of inspection That quantity represents about one year's production for Rancho Feeding Corp. Shane O'Halloran February 10, 2014 That quantity represents about one year's production for Rancho Feeding Corp.Read More
Canada launches food safety reference database The database is designed to help identify hazards in production and processing of food. Shane O'Halloran February 10, 2014 The database is designed to help identify hazards in production and processing of food.Read More
Food industry coalition seeks federal standards on genetically modified organisms The group includes representatives from almost 30 industry companies and non-governmental organizations as well as representatives from agriculture. Shane O'Halloran February 7, 2014 The group includes representatives from almost 30 industry companies and non-governmental organizations as well as representatives from agriculture.Read More
Fire, ammonia leak shut down Cargill beef plant Workers at the facility detected an ammonia leak at around 3:40 am and evacuated the plant. Shane O'Halloran February 7, 2014 Workers at the facility detected an ammonia leak at around 3:40 am and evacuated the plant.Read More
Coke eyes home soda market with new Green Mountain Coffee partnership The soft drink maker plans to produce single-serving Coca Cola pods for use with the forthcoming Keurig Cold system. Shane O'Halloran February 6, 2014 The soft drink maker plans to produce single-serving Coca Cola pods for use with the forthcoming Keurig Cold system.Read More
Subway to remove controversial chemical from bread Azodicarbonamide, a plastic-based additive, is also found in yoga mats and shoe soles. Shane O'Halloran February 6, 2014 Azodicarbonamide, a plastic-based additive, is also found in yoga mats and shoe soles.Read More
Chobani thanks Senator Chuck Schumer for support on delayed Sochi Olympic shipment Russian authorities have refused to approve a USDA safety certificate for the yogurt. February 5, 2014 Russian authorities have refused to approve a USDA safety certificate for the yogurt.Read More
Nearly three quarters of Americans want more governmental food safety oversight According to the Harris poll, the vast majority are at least somewhat concerned about food recalls. Shane O'Halloran February 5, 2014 According to the Harris poll, the vast majority are at least somewhat concerned about food recalls.Read More