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FDA Seeks to Ban Pig Antibiotic Citing Life-Long Carcinogenic Risk

While FDA is initiating legal procedures to ban the use of pig antibiotic carbadox, its maker, Phibro Animal Health Corp vows to vigorously defend the drug in court.

By Mark Jason Alcala

Unusual McDonald's Outlet Offers No Seating For Patrons

A new McDonald's concept outlet has to dining area. Instead, it offers a 'walk up" window to serve customers on foot. Food from this particular McDonald's store are all ordered to go.
Chocolate and Wine: A New Weight Loss Approach

While most dieting approaches prohibit wine, chocolate and cheese, a scientist is saying that these food items are actually necessary if one wants a healthier body weight in the long term.
Nestle Goes Meat-Free In Spain, Introduces Vegan Garden Gourmet

Nestle tests Spanish market for the reception of its new meat-free Garden Gourmet selection. Nestle, through its Garden Gourmet brand, has recently introduced in the Spanish market plant-protein based frozen dishes to answer country's increasing demand for meat-free meal options.
Pineapple & Bubblegum Flavored Strawberries Launched in Australia

Raintree Nursery has launched pineberries (or pineapple flavored strawberries) and bubblegum flavored strawberries in Australia, which are absolutely "fabulous".
Subway Introduces Carved Turkey As Permanent Menu

Good news awaits foodies. Subway has recently announced two new additions to their menu - namely the Carved Turkey Sandwich and the Applewood Smoke Bacon Sandwich for a limited time.
Food Safety News: Glass Fragments Prompt Recall Of Cashews

Emerald Cashews recently recalled a carton of Emerald 100 Calorie Packs Roasted & Salted Cashew Halves & Pieces due to possible contamination with glass fragments,
The NoWait App: Because Queuing and Waiting is So Passé

Why queue when one can arrive at a restaurant with a ready table waiting? Such is the allure of the app NoWait, who also now offers mobile payments so one no longer need to wait for the check as well. No waiting indeed.
Morning Coffee in Space and Other Daily Routines of NASA Astronauts

Ever wondered how astronauts start their day? Surprisingly, it's almost the same routine when they were still on earth.
Five Months After Its Opening, Can Domino's Really Compete In Italy?

Domino surprised many last year when it decided to open shop in Milan, Italy. Apparently, it is a risky move as no major American pizza brand dated to enter the Italian market before, being pizza's birthplace.
Court Says Coca Cola's Sugary Vitaminwater Can't Claim It's Healthy

Ending a lengthy legal batter, Coca Cola is forbidden to make any health claims for its Vitaminwater as part of an approved settlement agreement.
Eating Salmon During Pregnancy May Reduce Asthma Risk in Kids

Eating salmon while pregnant reduces the child's asthma risk. Pregnancy is an arduous stage for aspiring mothers, especially if you consider that there are a lot of things you can't eat since the next thing you put in your mouth might not bode well for your baby.
US Beef Exports Poised To Reclaim Market Share In Japan

United States beef exports are poised to reclaim their market share in Japan. Despite the tariff gap, United States' beef exports are projected to have a bright future in Japan in 2016.
Introducing the Raindrop Cake: A Zero-Calorie Dessert

The raindrop cake is currently taking the Internet by storm, and for good measure: it's a zero-calorie dessert!
Wasting Food Can Lead To Climate Change

According to numerous studies, food waste is one of the leading factors contributing to climate change.