Recall of Greek Yogurt by Chobani
Ninety-one UPCs of Greek yogurt products are voluntarily being recalled by Chobani Inc. This announcement was made by the United States Food and Drug Administration following reports of consumer illness. [...]
Key Facts about Arsenic in Beverages and Food
Arsenic is an element that naturally occurs in the environment and is widely distributed. It can be found in soil, water, and air, from which different foods are grown, as [...]
Poisoning of the North American Food Supply
The people living on the United States West Coast or Canada may want to reconsider their water filtration techniques, as well as the choice and preparation of food. It is [...]
Ways of Eliminating Arsenic Exposure in a Rice-Based Diet and Ingredients
Arsenic is a compound that is toxic at high exposure levels. Scientists and the government have know about the risk of arsenic in diet and water for a long time. [...]
A Call for Starbucks to Stop the Sale of Baked Goods Containing Palm Oil
In July, Izilwane-Voices for Biodiversity teamed up with Paula Pebsworth, a primatologist, to campaign against the use of palm oil in making pastries. Paula has garnered immense support in her [...]
The Future of Food Safety from Acheson’s Viewpoint
July 28 has been marked as the beginning of this year’s International Association of Food Protection conference. There were 2,700 attendees who came from different parts of the world. The [...]
Questions Raised by Food &Water Watch Regarding Chicken Recall for Dioxin
An advocacy group based in Washington, Food & Water Watch, raised concerns regarding the manner in which the Agricultural Department of United States is monitoring meat imports. This is in [...]
Proposal to Outsource Food Safety Inspection
The Food Drug and Administration has proposed new rules intended to improve food safety. Under the new rules, food that is to be imported to the United States will undergo [...]