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Fast food worker strike against minimum wage continues
Low wage workers in more than 100 cities walked off the job on Thursday.
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Video challenges claims about 'superbugs' on meat and poultry products
One professor of microbiology and food safety says USDA indicates 'superbugs' are not on the rise.
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UK aspartame study finds no action needed to protect public
The Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer products and the Environment peer reviewed the double-blind, randomized crossover study.
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Humans eating more meat overall, according to global study
Fast growing economies in China, India and elsewhere are offsetting decreases in consumption elsewhere.
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California egg producers fight for rule on out-of-state hen houses
An Iowa congressman has added a provision to the House of Representatives' Farm Bill opposing the measure.
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Study links energy drinks to increased heart contraction rates
Energy drink maker Monster Beverage Corporation called the report alarmist and misleading.
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Journal article linking GMO foods to cancer retracted
A statement called the article's results inconclusive but not incorrect.
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Sriracha factory partially shut down as source of smell is sought
Officials in Irwindale, CA brought a suit claiming the facility's emissions were irritating residents.
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Vilsack says farm bill delay could cause prices to rise
Milk prices could rise, while retaliatory tariffs from Brazil could cause further pain.
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Mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meat goes into effect
The rules took effect Saturday, Nov. 23, but challenges are ongoing.
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