Archive for November 2008

FDA Touts Efforts to Enhance Food Safety - BusinessWeek

MONDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) — Responding to criticism that it has done a poor job safeguarding the nation’s food supply, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a report Monday detailing its efforts to protect consumers. Among the most …

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American Dairy: Short Covering - Seekingalpha.com

American Dairy ( ADY ) announces its earnings results today. There has been some short covering in this stock which is down from 5% of its shares outstanding on loan (%SOOL) in January to 2.2% now. Utilisation is at 40%. However, the share price was …

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Myths about food safety instill unwarranted fears - Houston Chronicle

You made it through Thanksgiving dinner. No one contracted campylobacter from the turkey or E. coli from the creamed spinach. You even survived your mom’s famous sweet potato casserole. But now you’re eyeing the leftover stuffing in your fridge …

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Melamine found in U.S. formula - San Francisco Gate

You probably assumed your baby was safe from melamine-tainted formula because you don’t live in China. Turns out that’s not the case. On Tuesday of this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it found the toxic chemical melamine in …

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FOOD SAFETY: Melamine concern in United States as well as China - Fort Worth Star Telegram


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FOOD SAFETY: Melamine concern in United States as well as China
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Nov 29, 2008
This melamine accumulates as salt crystals in the ground, tainting the soil through which American food sucks up American nutrients.
FDA Activities Do Not Adequately Protect Food Kansas City infoZine
Cheap food may bring next health crisis San Francisco Chronicle
Food Poisoning Update: FDA Blasted on Melamine Contaminated Infant InjuryBoard.com
Forbes  - San Francisco Chronicle
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Cheap food may bring next health crisis - San Francisco Chronicle


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Cheap food may bring next health crisis
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - Nov 29, 2008
Almost a quarter of the average American’s food is imported. But increasingly, imports are from developing countries that do not meet US standards regarding
FDA Activities Do Not Adequately Protect Food Kansas City infoZine
FOOD SAFETY: Melamine concern in United States as well as China Fort Worth Star Telegram
Child Safety: Are FDA Decisions Made In America? InjuryBoard.com
Forbes  - InjuryBoard.com
all 347 news articles

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Hong Kong House offers authentic Szechwan food - Knoxville News Sentinel

Hong Kong House offers authentic Szechwan food
Knoxville News Sentinel, TN - 2 hours ago
Chang said he went to PF Chang’s once and it was good, but in an American food kind of way. He wants everyone to taste authentic Szechwan cuisine because it

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Meat your match - Scotland on Sunday Online

IN these days of penny-pinching,you can still treat yourself to a meal out without breaking the bank TALK of the credit crunch is everywhere. Even if you’re not in danger of an imminent visit from the bailiffs, you still end up feeling like you need …

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Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN - Post-Bulletin

Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
Post-Bulletin, MN - 17 minutes ago
The two spices are so closely related that the American Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act does not distinguish between them. Accordingly, most of the cinnamon

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BEIJING CONNECTION - Vindicator

John Dong, 15, is getting a close-up view of America’s most popular game. YOUNGSTOWN — This story started with a simple question. Last spring, as a 15-year-old boy from Beijing was preparing for the biggest test — and the biggest quest — of …

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