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Nutrition Facts label update includes added sugar, serving size changes

The changes include listing added sugar on the labels, as well as more clearly indicated serving sizes.

February 27, 2014

The changes include listing added sugar on the labels, as well as more clearly indicated serving sizes.

Azodicarbonamide in nearly 500 US foods, according to environmental health research and advocacy group

Azodicarbonamide, or ADO, is a chemical foaming agent that came under fire after a successful campaign to remove it from Subway breads.

February 27, 2014

Azodicarbonamide, or ADO, is a chemical foaming agent that came under fire after a successful campaign to remove it from Subway breads.

FDA gives sneak peek at new Food Defense Plan Builder tool

Listeria-related cheese recall expanded

Roos Foods expanded the recall to include part-skim ricotta and fresh curd cheese.

February 26, 2014

Roos Foods expanded the recall to include part-skim ricotta and fresh curd cheese.

Nutrition label overhaul to be announced Thursday

First Lady Michelle Obama will introduce the changes, according to media reports.

Shane O'Halloran

February 25, 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama will introduce the changes, according to media reports.

Taco Bell seeks fast food breakfast presence with waffle taco

The chain's breakfast menu will be launched March 27.

Shane O'Halloran

February 25, 2014

The chain's breakfast menu will be launched March 27.

Cheese responsible for deadly Listeria outbreak recalled

One death and a handful of illnesses have been reported.

Shane O'Halloran

February 24, 2014

One death and a handful of illnesses have been reported.

EU regulators launch inquiry into British 'traffic light' food labels

The European Commission announced the preliminary investigation on Friday.

Shane O'Halloran

February 24, 2014

The European Commission announced the preliminary investigation on Friday.

FSIS says poultry producers must reassess their HAACP plans within 90 days

USDA FSIS alleges Rancho Feeding Corp circumvented federal rules

The Petaluma, CA-based processor was accused of introducing animals into the human food supply without inspection.

Shane O'Halloran

February 21, 2014

The Petaluma, CA-based processor was accused of introducing animals into the human food supply without inspection.

Danone reports 15 percent drop in profits

The company blamed a recall at infant food company Fonterra as a main culprit.

Shane O'Halloran

February 21, 2014

The company blamed a recall at infant food company Fonterra as a main culprit.

Caffeine loving bacteria hold promise for wastewater treatment

European Food Safety Authority rejects caffeine and plant sterol claims

EFSA says less than 75 mg of caffeine is not an alertness aid, and the cholesterol-reduction benefits of plant sterols may not be communicated in food supplements.

February 20, 2014

EFSA says less than 75 mg of caffeine is not an alertness aid, and the cholesterol-reduction benefits of plant sterols may not be communicated in food supplements.