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'Calorie Labelling In Menu Items Postponed

FDA will move the implementation of the calorie labeling on menu items next year as it is still finalizing guideline for retailers.

By Mark Jason Alcala

'Athens Kroger Explains Unisex Bathroom Move

An Athens Kroger gives a reason for its decision to provide a unisex bathroom to customers and employees with a sign that’s gone viral online.
'South Korea Slaughters 11, 000 Ducks: Bird Flu Fears Revived

South Korea has culled more than 11,000 ducks as a preventive measure against the bird flu.
'Food Stamp Recipients Show High US Unemployment Rate

The number of people receiving food stamps are quite high and determined the rate of unemployment in America. This also includes people who are underemployed or work for fewer hours than they would.
'Consumers' Trust In Food Authorities Decreases: Survey

According to a study by Sullivan Higdon & Sink, consumers' trust in government food authorities has decreased in recent years.
'10-Year-Old Inventor Served White House Easter Candy

Zollipops is a sweet that should be beneficial for one's teeth and was invented by a 7-year-old, and was the only treat at the White House Easter Egg Roll this year.
'Food Safety News: Hershey's, Whole Foods, Trader's Joe & More Blamed of Lead Poisoning

Ecological advocacy group As You Sow has some awful news for those who celebrated Easter by chocolate treats. In addition to cacao, some chocolate items have trace measures of toxic substantial metals, similar to lead and cadmium.
'Ballparks Releases Gut-Busting Food as Baseball Snacks

Baseball is an important American leisure activity that flags the start of spring. And a tour to the ballpark wouldn't be complete without some great grub.
'Trader Joe’s Recall Chocolate Sticks for Containing Traces of Milk

Trader Joe's reported a review of two of its chocolate stick flavors in light of the fact that the snacks might contain milk, yet the labels don't contain it.
'GMO Labeling Update: Vermont Got Big Food Companies to Label GMOs

Over the previous week, several companies such as General Mills, Mars and Kellogg have reported plans to mark genetically modified items despite the fact that they don't believe it's a smart thought.
'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.
'“Food Festival” Scam: Beware! Scammers Prey On Your Appetites

Here is a caution for all food aficionados. If you have an appetite for good food, even the scammers do. In fact, scammers across the world are preying on your appetites. A recent report states that some scammers are advertizing fake food festivals on sites like Facebook and Groupon as well as in local radio stations and print media.
'The Fight For Homemade Foods’ Legalization Still Running In New Jersey

A New Jersey state senator says he will continue to block the proposed bill to legalize homemade food.
'Iowa's Hy-Vee Store To Sell Recycled Food Waste For 'The Right Thing'

The table scraps and unsold cabbages dumped to landfills are no longer reaching the end of their use as they're now put into recycled mode.
'California To Vote On $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage Proposal

An initiative calling for a $15 an hour minimum wage is set to be voted on by November. The increase will span 5 years with a $1 an hour increase each year until 2021.