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Pregnant women and children should avoid raw milk, say pediatricians
A doctor's group says pregnant women who drink raw milk face a fivefold increased risk of toxoplasmosis.
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Raids of illegal French horse meat trading ring nets 21 arrests
Investigators say veterinarians, butchers and meat industry workers were among those arrested.
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House of Representatives passes stopgap dairy cliff legislation
The measure would extend current law until January 31, but is opposed by Senate Democrats.
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FDA announces phase out of antimicrobials in food production animals
The plan will engage veterinary oversight in determing appropriate therapeutic uses for the drugs.
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FSIS releases 2014 Annual Performance Plan
The plan describes how FSIS will carry out its work of decreasing the risk of and preventing foodborne illness.
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Chilled strawberries lose most of their antioxidants, study finds
The study found freeze-drying fruit did not produce similar results.
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Chobani Twin Falls reaches full capacity milestone in less than a year
The company says sales are up 32 percent year-to-date and are expected to grow further.
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Nestle joins global food waste reduction initiative SAVE FOOD
The initiative now includes 100 industrial companies, associations and media working across the food value chain.
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Sysco to buy US Foods in $3.5 billion deal
The deal has been approved by boards of both companies and is expected to close in the third quarter of next year.
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Colorado could be next in GMO labeling fight
A pro-GMO labeling group has filed preliminary paperwork to put the issue on the ballot.
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