Food
An Antibiotic Scorecard For Your Favorite Fast Food Joints
The 25 largest fast food chains in the United States are getting schooled -- not surprisingly, the report card doesn't look so good.The meat sold by the nation's major fast food providers has been analyzed for its antibiotic content. The scorecard expo...
Academics Pulled Into Battle For G.M.O Labeling
The sale of genetically modified seeds is booming. Monsanto, the largest seed producer in the world, wants to keep it that way.
Critics continue to attack genetically modified products, which has prompted the food producing giant to call upon academics and ...
Food Safety Recall: A&W Cucumbers Contain Salmonella
Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce (A&W) has issued a voluntary recall of Limited Edition® label cucumbers that may be the source of a recent salmonella outbreak.A&W is located in San Diego, California, but the contaminated cucumbers have been...
Food Safety Recall: Undeclared Sulfites In Western Beef Sun Dried Tomatoes
Western Beef, a low-cost supermarket chain, is recalling sun dried tomato packages that contain sulfites. The labeling doesn't inform the customer that the product contains sulfites, which is a violation of FDA law.According to the FDA, one out of 100 ...
McDonald’s Ditches Abusive McNugget Supplier
Most people know how animals are treated in the American meat industry... even if they would prefer to pretend that they don't. But if you haven't ever seen an animal abuse video, you're in for a wake-up call.Mercy For Animals, a non-profit o...
Choking Hazard Causes Kraft Cheese Recall
Kraft Singles, a famously fast snack, has been removed from store shelves. But unlike most food safety recalls, the decision was voluntary.Customers complained that the plastic packaging posed a choking hazard, and The Kraft Heinz Company listened. On ...
Executives Responsible For Peanut Butter Recall To Be Sentenced
Peanut butter has been a snack time favorite for kids and adults since its was invented in the 19th century. It’s chock full of protein, potassium, fiber, magnesium, healthy fats, Vitamin E and antioxidants. But if contaminated with salmonella, it can pois...
America’s Attitude On Calorie Consumption Is Finally Changing
As America’s waistline grew, the nation’s eating habits continued to worsen. In previous decades, statistics reflected a trend that showed a larger number of overweight and obese people in the population, which coincided with increasing instances of chroni...
Whole Foods RECALL: Raw Macadamia Nuts Health Risk
The large chain store has issued a recall of these macadamia nuts due to the potential of contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is a type of infection that is known to cause serious and potentially life threatening symptoms. Common symptoms include vom...
Chicken outbreak poses threat to American tourists, but not to the United States
If you’re planning a vacation to the United Kingdom, consider getting a jet card membership at Jettly and most importantly be careful of what you eat.That’s right. The food in Europe is usually known for being fresh and safe, but right now, there’s a b...