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Who Won the Recession? McDonald’s.
Now that the recession is most likely over, it's time to start looking at which companies, institutions, and individuals thrived during this grim peri... continue reading »
NewStar Recalls Jumbo Green Onion Cartons
NewStar Fresh Foods has issued a voluntary recall of 772 cartons of iced jumbo green onions distributed by three companies due to the possible presenc... continue reading »
Farmworkers Sue for Protection from Heat Stroke
Several Central Valley farmworkers have filed a lawsuit against the state of California and its Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board for all... continue reading »
Editorial: Bad Food-Safety Bill in Pipeline for Salinas Valley Ag
Be careful what you wish for. Many people in California agriculture have said it isn't fair that the rest of the country isn't required to follow our ... continue reading »
Keeping Foods Safe and Bacteria Free
Eating food contaminated with bacteria can cause serious illness. In 2006, at least 276 people became ill and three deaths were attributed to an E. co... continue reading »
Organic Center Responds to Nutrition Study
An advance copy of a study will be published in the September edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The Organic Center
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Recall Training Course Offered
Syngenta is sponsoring the recall training course in Florida offered by United Fresh Research & Education Foundation. The course is designed to help p... continue reading »
House Passes Bill Giving FDA More Oversight of Food Safety
The House of Representatives passed legislation to give the Food and Drug Administration more authority and resources to prevent and stop food-borne i... continue reading »
PMA Reacts to New FDA Commodity Guidance, House Food Safety Bill Passage
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) noted the evidence of industry’s input in proposed new produce commodity-specific food safety guidance announ... continue reading »
Organic Food is no Healthier, Study Finds
Organic food has no nutritional or health benefits over ordinary food, according to a major study published Wednesday. MSNBC.com
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