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FDA proposes FSMA rule on sanitary transportation
The rule is part of the implementation of the Sanitary Food Transportation Act, and is the final major rule of FSMA.
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Snacks now half of all eating occasions, according to researchers
As the rhythm of daily life changes, so do individual eating preferences.
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FDA to overhaul nutrition facts panel
The panel was last update 20 years ago, and the new look will reflect advances in knowledge about nutrition.
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FDA to investigate caramel coloring in soda following Consumer Reports study
The study showed varying levels of 4-methylimidazole in 12 brands of soda from 5 companies.
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California drought could mean higher food prices
A Sacramento newspaper reports farmers are idling thousands of acres, selling cattle stock prematurely and bulldozing hundreds of trees.
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Renewable fuel standard moving in the right direction
A new EPA proposal would mean less ethanol be blended into gasoline than last year.
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DuPont Packaging announces call for entries in Awards for Packaging Innovation
New judging categories for the 26th annual awards include technological advancement, responsible packaging, and enhanced user experience.
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At least 2 dead, 10 injured in Nebraska feed plant accident
Omaha's fire chief says the cause of the disaster remains unclear, but OSHA will investigate.
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Listeria scare spurs ham recall
Gusto Packing is recalling around 67 thousand pounds of spiral-sliced ham due to potential contamination.
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Walmart joins Florida tomato grower fair pay initiative
The company will join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, which will require Florida suppliers to pay higher wages and provide other worker protections.