FDA proposes long-awaited food safety rules
Two years after President Barack Obama signed into law a major overhaul of the nation’s food safety system, the Food and Drug Administration Friday proposed rules that will provide greater protections for consumers.
CSPI’s Michael Jacobson advocates to keep junk from our diet
The nation’s obesity epidemic has been fueled largely by the food we eat, says Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest and renowned nutrition and food safety advocate. We asked him about food deserts and how policy can improve America’s diet.
Talking turkey: Feds deliver progress on food safety working group
With the holiday season in full swing, a time when families gather around dinner tables across the country to enjoy home-cooked meals together, it is a prime opportunity to discuss food safety.
Salmonella investigation leads to turkey product recall
The investigation into the outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg that led to at least 76 illnesses and one death since March has resulted in a recall of 36 million pounds of turkey products.
Salmonella outbreak may be linked to turkey processor
Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella Heidelberg in 26 states that has sickened at least 76 people and killed one person since March. The illnesses may be linked to the use and consumption of ground turkey meat. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for frozen and fresh...
