Shutdown hobbles but does not close F.D.A. 10.01.2013 By Jay Sjerven Forty-five per cent of F.D.A. workforce furloughed as of Oct. 1.Read More
Two face federal charges for 2011 Listeria outbreak 09.27.2013 By Keith Nunes The principals in Jensen Farms are charged with introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce.Read More
Senators take steps to limit energy beverage marketing 09.26.2013 By Keith Nunes Energy beverage manufacturers are being pressured to limit the marketing of their products to children.Read More
Getting undeclared allergens under control 09.25.2013 By Keith Nunes Manufacturers are working to minimize cross-contamination and the mislabeling of products.Read More
Cyclospora outbreaks continue to confound investigators 09.25.2013 By Keith Nunes More than 600 people have become ill since the outbreak was first identified in late June.Read More
F.D.A. guarded on whole grains benefits, claims 09.25.2013 By Eric Schroeder Agency finds 'very limited credible scientific evidence' for qualified health claim.Read More
Tax drumbeat grows louder 09.24.2013 By Jeff Gelski Studies differ on the potential effects of taxing sugary drinks.Read More
Federal nutrition programs face dramatic cuts 09.24.2013 By Jay Sjerven Bill aims to reduce spending on SNAP by $40 billion over 10 years.Read More
Cargill defends natural claim for erythritol in court case 09.24.2013 By Jeff Gelski The company agrees to a settlement in a Truvia case but denies any false or misleading advertising.Read More
House votes to cut SNAP spending by $40 billion 09.20.2013 By Jay Sjerven Bill passes by a count of 217 to 210.Read More