Editor’s Note: The following commentary is in recognition of National Dairy Month
Milk and milk products like yogurt and cheese have many healthy nutrients. However, raw milk, or unpasteurized milk, can contain harmful germs that could lead to foodborne illnesses. Protect yourself from illnesses caused by unpasteurized milk and milk
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Farmers Market season is in full swing, and shoppers are out in full force. Smiles are abundant, and for good reason. From watermelons in Texas to fresh greens in the northern climes, this is the season that puts local agriculture in the spotlight.
Food safety is also in the spotlight. At
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Update: Lesser Evil announced on June 13 that it would phase out the use of cassava flour in its Lil’ Puffs line of products, saying it was “dismayed by the recent news” that some of its products had concerning levels of lead.
A new study by Consumer Reports has found
Continue Reading Consumer advocacy group finds dangerous levels of lead in some snacks for small children
Sometimes referred to as “the next big thing in agriculture,” the gene editing of meat animals extends from research labs, livestock farms, and even the federal government’s right to our dinner plates.
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration announced it would lead the regulatory process to bring gene-edited meat
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The FDA is warning consumers against consuming Apricot Power products because of the presence of the toxic compound amygdalin, which can lead to cyanide poisoning.
Following receipt of a complaint and sample results, the Food and Drug Administration notified Apricot Power of the results and initial concerns. On May 8
Continue Reading Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning
The U.S. and EU bans on food cultivated from cells will not likely slow that industry. The latest to weigh in is Israel-based Wanda Fish Ltd., out with its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi.
It is said to create the buttery sensation of a true Bluefin Toro. The cultivated
Continue Reading Israel-based Wanda Fish rolls out first cell-cultivated fish
It’s unknown if humans can become infected with the Avian Flu virus from unpasteurized, raw milk, but we’ve certainly set up the experiment to find out.
That’s because several state legislatures in recent years have eased up on raw milk restrictions, mostly to permit the direct transfer of it at
Continue Reading More raw milk caution required during avian flu crisis
Public health officials in Michigan are again warning against drinking unpasteurized, raw milk, this time because of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that has been found in dairy herds.
The virus has been found in dairy cattle in eight states, including Michigan. It has also been detected in wild
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The FDA has been investigating certain supplements since September and has found some tejocote root products to be substituted with toxic yellow oleander, which can cause serious reactions and death.
Most of the products are sold online. As of April 4, the Food and Drug Administration had received reports of
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The Environmental Group is out with its annual Dirty Dozen fresh fruits and vegetables and the Alliance for Food and Farming is countering the message as usual.
The EWG generally pushes consumers to buy organic fruits and vegetables while the AFF says it is important to eat fresh produce whether
Continue Reading Non-profit groups duel about ‘clean’ fresh fruits and vegetables
