Whole Foods to drop Chobani The grocer says it wants to make room for smaller brands. Shane O'Halloran December 19, 2013 The grocer says it wants to make room for smaller brands.Read More
Type 2 diabetes may be mitigated with large breakfasts Protein and fat in the morning may lead to long-term glycemic control in overweight individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Shane O'Halloran December 18, 2013 Protein and fat in the morning may lead to long-term glycemic control in overweight individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.Read More
European Commission submits proposal for cloned meat regulation An earlier draft of cloned meat legislation was withdrawn in 2011 when parliament members were deadlocked with EU member states. Shane O'Halloran December 18, 2013 An earlier draft of cloned meat legislation was withdrawn in 2011 when parliament members were deadlocked with EU member states.Read More
Monster Beverage Corporation lawsuit dismissed by federal judge The suit would have blocked an investigation into the company's marketing practices. Shane O'Halloran December 17, 2013 The suit would have blocked an investigation into the company's marketing practices.Read More
FDA extends comment period for draft risk profile on pathogens and filth in spices The new deadline will be March 4, 2014. Shane O'Halloran December 17, 2013 The new deadline will be March 4, 2014.Read More
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. Shane O'Halloran December 16, 2013 A doctor's group says pregnant women who drink raw milk face a fivefold increased risk of toxoplasmosis.Read More
Raids of illegal French horse meat trading ring nets 21 arrests Investigators say veterinarians, butchers and meat industry workers were among those arrested. Shane O'Halloran December 16, 2013 Investigators say veterinarians, butchers and meat industry workers were among those arrested.Read More
House of Representatives passes stopgap dairy cliff legislation The measure would extend current law until January 31, but is opposed by Senate Democrats. Shane O'Halloran December 13, 2013 The measure would extend current law until January 31, but is opposed by Senate Democrats.Read More
FDA announces phase out of antimicrobials in food production animals The plan will engage veterinary oversight in determing appropriate therapeutic uses for the drugs. Shane O'Halloran December 12, 2013 The plan will engage veterinary oversight in determing appropriate therapeutic uses for the drugs. Read More
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. Shane O'Halloran December 11, 2013 The plan describes how FSIS will carry out its work of decreasing the risk of and preventing foodborne illness.Read More