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'Major Food Corporations Agree To GMO Labeling, But to What Extent?

Contrary to the efforts of some of the biggest names in the food world, who have reportedly spend millions of dollars to avoid labeling that their products contain genetically engineered ingredients, from July 1, consumers will come to know of whether the packaged foods they are purchasing any genetically modified plants.
By Chandan Das

  • 'Does Your Chocolate Contain Lead? Your Sweet Treats Might Be Killing You

    Who doesn't love chocolates? It's one of the most popular foods all over the world. But health watchdog As You Sow released a report that says a dangerous amount of lead and cadmium are found in some popular chocolate brands.

  • 'E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Fresh Sprouts Over, Says CDC

    If the federal officials are to be believed, the E. coli outbreak that was traced to fresh sprouts seems to be over. Earlier, they said that 11 people from two states had fallen ill following consumption of E. coli infected alfalfa sprouts made by Jack & The Green Sprouts.

  • 'Food Fraud Rampant In UK Supply Chain: Fake Meat, Alcohol Still Sold In Groceries

    Believe it or not, fake and adulterated meat, alcohol blended with methanol and, worse still, pet foods are mixed in products meant for human consumption are still be sold in many stores and malls across the United Kingdom. In fact, food crime continues to wreck havoc even three years after the notorious horsemeat scandal in the country.

  • 'California Delays State Rule Requiring BPA Labels On Products

    Food manufacturers are not yet requried to place warning labels on products that contain BPA liners. However, stores are required to post general notices by May 11 informing the public on the dangers of BPA as well as the possibility that some products could contain the chemical.

  • '27 Infected With Salmonella After RAW Meal Organic Shake & Meal Consumption

    Federal health officials have declared that Salmonella found in a food product called RAW Meal Organic Shake & Meal and marketed by Garden of Life has infected as many as 27 people in eight states.

  • 'How Microwaves Affect Food: Find The Answers Here

    Microwave radiations are widely used not only in cooking but also in TV Broadcasting, radar and mobile phones. Reheating your food in the microwave, however, is a bit controversial. Others say it is not healthy to heat your food in the microwave oven. But according to an article by Forbes, microwaves don't really affect the nutritional contents of your food, except for some losses in its water content.

  • 'Top 10 Drinks Worse Than A Can Of Coke

    Classified as an ultra-processed food item, people have leared to be wary of soft drinks, or at least, control the amount they consume. However, there are actually far worst drinks than sodas in terms of sugar content. Though tea, coffee and chocolate have proven health benefits, it would be best to steer clear of these drinks due to their high sugar content which would make the regular soda look almost "healthier" by comparison.

  • 'Are Avocado Seeds Safe To Eat? Find Out Here

    One of the world's most favorite fruit is probably the avocado. Its mushy, greenish and tasty mash is equally healthy and nutritional. It can be turned into smoothie, ice cream, salad, pancake, toast and many more. But lately there were videos and recipes going around claiming that the avocado seeds are good for your body. But can we really eat avocado seeds? Experts say, you probably shouldn't.

  • 'Fed Lawyers Halt NAE Food Distribution In Schools Amid Overwhelming Positive Listeria Results

    Following several years of inspections, warnings as well as notices by the Food and Drug Administration Federal, federal attorneys led by the Consumer Protection Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint on Monday last seeking to immediately stop the Native American Enterprises LLC from distributing adulterated food.

  • 'Inspections Underway For Food Service Industry

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ultimate goal to be achieved by a food establishment inspection is to prevent foodborne diseases. Hence, inspections from state to state are underway to all food service operations.

  • 'California Health Officials Warn Against Mexican-Style Soft Cheese Following Rise in Salmonella Infections

    The dramatic increase in Salmonella infections since 2015 has led the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to issue a warning to the public last week regarding the consumption of illegally produced Mexican-type soft cheeses, which are mainly sold by street vendors.

  • 'Your Guide To Buying Eggs And Why You Should Care

    Cage-free, range-free, or pasteurized eggs. Does it matter?

  • 'Raw Milk Consumers: CDC Warns Against Miller's Organic Farm

    The advice is suggested after the 2014's finding that confirmed the presence of bacteria in Miller's Organic Farm products in Pennsylvania

  • 'Soylent-Only Liquid Diet: The Future of Weight-Loss or Another Fad?

    Soylent is a pre-mixed beverage which promises to provide the required dietary nutrients for a healthy body. Complete vitamins and minerals are present in this drink which led some people to believe it is enough to live on soylent-only diet even without the consumption of solid food. With the release of the new and improved Soylent 2.0, people are asking is the Solent-only liquid diet good for you?
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