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April 24, 2012
Mad Cow in California, Confused Cow in Colorado
The USDA today confirmed a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, a.k.a. mad cow disease, in a dairy cow in central California. According to the USDA, the animal's meat was never intended for human consumption and, to anticipate your next question, mad cow disease isn't transmitted through milk. ... More >>
Blogs
March 22, 2012
Pink Slime: You Know You Want It -- Here's Where to Get It!
It's easy to say you want to know all about what's in your food and where it comes from. You know -- farm-to-table, sustainable agriculture, heirloom parsnips and all that. But we all know that sometimes our go-to guy at the farmers' market is fresh outta parsnips, heirloom or otherwise, and more to ... More >>
Blogs
March 8, 2012
USDA Requires Nutritional Facts for Raw Meat and Poultry
On Thursday, March 1, a new rule implemented by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service requires that packaged raw ground or chopped meat and poultry be labeled with nutritional information. The rule, which was originally announced on December 29, 2010 ... More >>
Blogs
December 29, 2011
Beware the Killer Chitlins!
File under: "Things You Were Already Afraid Of But For Other, More, Shall We Say...Visceral Reasons ." This just in from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service: Undercook those holiday chitlins at your peril. (Or, more precisely, at the peril of Grandma, Gramps and ... More >>
Blogs
November 14, 2011
Eating Roadkill's Okay. Organic Picnics Aren't.
Wikimedia CommonsRoadkill's good eats. Organic picnics aren't. Missouri's deer season started on Saturday, meaning the critters are on the run from the riflemen and ripe for the car-wrecking and eating. Last week NPR's food blog, The Salt, examined the laws pertaining to eating roadkill aro ... More >>
Blogs
October 19, 2011
Stephen Colbert's Ode to Tater Tots, "Food"
On last night's episode of The Colbert Report, host Stephen Colbert presented another in his always entertaining "Thought for Food" series.This time, he begins with the news that the USDA is looking to restrict the amount of potatoes served in school lunches, which prompts an inspiring ode to ... More >>
Blogs
October 10, 2011
Cost of Peanut Butter Set to Rocket
Whether you like your peanut butter smooth or creamy, organic or conventional, Skippy or Jif or Peter Pan, you're about to pay a lot more for it.According to a report in today's Wall Street Journal, the wholesale cost of peanut butter will rise anywhere from 24%-40% next month. Since last year, t ... More >>
Blogs
September 15, 2011
USDA to Expand E. Coli Ban
Here's a fun fact: Of the E. coli strains known to have sickened human beings, the USDA bans only the sale of ground beef and other "non-intact raw beef" products contaminated with one of the strains, the most famous, 0157.That will change beginning in March of next year, the USDA announced this ... More >>
Blogs
August 11, 2011
Salmonella Detected in Cargill Turkey Last Year
The Wall Street Journal reports today that the USDA first detected salmonella Heidelberg in Cargill's Springdale, Arkansas, turkey-processing plant last year but was restricted by its own rules from doing anything about it.Cargill recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey after at least 77 peop ... More >>
Blogs
August 4, 2011
Salmonella Found in Ground Turkey [Updated 2x]
Image via Turkey meat is grounds for concern.Update #2: (Thursday, August 4, 6:45 a.m.) Meat processor Cargill yesterday announced a voluntary recall of 36 million pounds of ground turkey produced at its Springdale, Arkansas, processing plant and sold under the "Honeysuckle White" brand. A ... More >>
Blogs
April 7, 2011
Feds Get New Tools to Fight Food-Borne Illnesses
freshexpress.com It has been a busy week for federal agencies that try to keep bugs out of the food supply. This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration debuted a revamped website that provides food-recall information to consumers. The previous website was so bad that improvements were m ... More >>
Blogs
January 7, 2011
Tyson Foods Visionary Dies.
Donald J. Tyson, who turned his father's Arkansas chicken business into one of the largest meat producers in the world, died yesterday. He was 80 years old. The New York Times has his obituary, featuring the story of Tyson Foods' massive growth under Mr. Tyson. He retired in 1994, but not before fin ... More >>
News
January 6, 2011
In Missouri, it's one puppy mill down, and how many more to go?
Donald J. Tyson, who turned his father's Arkansas chicken business into one of the largest meat producers in the world, died yesterday. He was 80 years old. The New York Times has his obituary, featuring the story of Tyson Foods' massive growth under Mr. Tyson. He retired in 1994, but not before fin ... More >>
Blogs
November 18, 2010
China's Food Inflation Skyrockets
Food inflation hits China and threatens the country's stability. The Los Angeles Times looks at why food prices have increased over 10 percent in the past year. While Americans spend 12 percent of their income on food, rural Chinese residents spend around 36 percent, making for a huge economic hit.F ... More >>
Blogs
November 17, 2010
Food Insecurity Rates at Record High
The USDA's annual report shows that 17.4 million American families grappled with food insecurity in 2009. That's 15 percent of the population. The Los Angeles Times reports that this is more than three times the number of hungry families from 2006. Hunger be damned, there's wine to be auctioned! A ... More >>
Blogs
August 23, 2010
The USDA Snaps Into the New Healthy Eating Incentive Plan
The government can't tell people what they can eat, but a new USDA program gives incentive to eat healthy. The Washington Post explains changes in SNAP (the new name for food stamps) that will reward people for eating fruits and vegetables. Participants will receive 30 cents for every dollar they sp ... More >>
Blogs
August 19, 2010
Jesse and Latonya Robinson: Washington Park Couple Allegedly Stole Money Intended for Hurricane Katrina Victims
Anyone who has ever driven through Washington Park knows that the place looks like it was recently hit by a hurricane. Save for the strip clubs, the tiny village next East St. Louis is full of buildings that are burned down, boarded up and falling over.But while some of the residents probably should ... More >>
Blogs
June 22, 2010
Monsanto v. Geertson Seed Farms: The Supreme Court Rules, Everyone Claims Victory
Image viaEven Alfalfa is smiling about yesterday's ruling on alfalfa.Gut Check hasn't read much case law since our high-school debate career ended and our briefcase (and trophies!) went into storage in our parents' garage. However, we were fairly certain that when the Supreme Court issued a rulin ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2010
The Morning Brew: 6.15
Almost ten years after "Fast Food Nation", author Eric Schlosser's fighting for food safety reform. He recently answered some questions from Food Safety News about the FDA, the USDA, and how the American food system favors commerce over safety. Yesterday we looked at the crazy amount of junk food ... More >>
Blogs
March 31, 2010
The USDA's Long-Awaited Organic Pasture Access Rule: Only Two Months to Go!
image creditBeginning in June, cattle across America will get a breath of fresh air. Last month the United States Department of Agriculture quietly issued a press release announcing that it had completed the five-year process of retooling the rules governing organic livestock practices. The ... More >>
Blogs
March 19, 2010
The Morning Brew: 3.19
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species vote against a fishing ban that might save the endangered bluefin tuna. (The Atlantic) The latest in hipster dining? Food stamps. Perfect for the poor graduate student who doesn't want to do the "living on ramen thing". (Salon.com) ... More >>
Blogs
February 19, 2010
'Pampered Pets' Are Anything But, Says Animal Rights Group
Image via When pampering your pet goes too far. This dog looks like he would rather be in a puppy mill than wear this outfit.Pampering your pets is good, but Pampered Pets is bad. So says a local animal rights group. Metro East Pet Lovers will be protesting Pampered Pets, a pet store ... More >>
Blogs
February 9, 2010
The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 2.9
Health officials destroy over $1,000 worth of local fruit over business license dispute. (Chicago Tribune) USDA kills never-functional livestock-tracking program. (Des Moines Register)Brooklyn high school students flock to food justice class. (New York Times)Need sandwich assistance? There' ... More >>
Blogs
February 1, 2010
The Morning Brew: Monday, 2.1
Massive food distribution begins in Haiti. (CNN) Salami recall expands to include Boar's Head products. Starbucks recalls reusable glass water bottles (Baltimore Sun)The eternal restaurant debate: What's more important? Price, ambiance, service or food? (USDA, New York Times)Even when ... More >>
Blogs
December 8, 2009
The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 12.8
What's wrong with the USDA? (The Atlantic)Florida McDonald's accused of transgendered hiring discrimination. (MSNBC)Like cranberries? You'd better, because they're in everything. (Los Angeles Times)Dissecting the anatomy of a menu. (New York Magazine)
Blogs
November 3, 2009
The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 11.3
Company recalls beef from stores, including Trader Joe's. (USDA)New study blames meat for half of greenhouse gases. (The Independent)Coffee sold in India claims to enhance virility. (Times of India)Man sues over turkey-tuna mix-up. Another sues over lack of fruit in Froot Loops. (Chicagob ... More >>
Blogs
September 17, 2009
The Morning Brew: Thursday, 9.17
Nobel Prize-winning agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug has passed. His crop innovations saved an estimated 245 million people from starvation. (The Times)Woman charged with criminal trespass for using coffee house WiFi without making a purchase. (Newark Advocate)USDA launches "Know Your ... More >>
Blogs
September 3, 2009
The Morning Brew: Thursday, 9.3
A frog in a Diet Pepsi can ruins tiki party and somehow doesn't satiate the growing appetite for frog meat. (CNN, Ecowordly.com)Starbucks takes their instant coffee national. (Seattle Business Journal)September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. Knob Creek celebrates with webcast addressi ... More >>
Blogs
March 17, 2009
Top o' the Morning Brew: Tuesday, 3.17
The USDA's new Country of Origin Labeling (pr COOL) law goes into effect today. (MSNBC)Apparently, it's food-allergy-news week: A new study finds that black male children have the highest risk of food allergies. (U.S. News & World Report)Research suggests that eating mushrooms could reduce a wom ... More >>
Blogs
February 24, 2009
The Noble Writ: Organic Wine and the Sustainable Secret
Dave Nelson is the author of the blog Beer, Wine and Whisky. He writes about wine for Gut Check every Tuesday.I like to think of myself as a relatively environmentally-aware guy. My family of four downsized to one car a year ago. We compost and recycle, pay a bit extra for wind power, buy a lot of o ... More >>
Blogs
February 16, 2009
Presidents & Food: Ronald Reagan
Wikimedia CommonsIn honor of Presidents' Day, Gut Check celebrates great moments in presidential food history.President Ronald Reagan inspired -- and continues to inspire -- extreme reactions. But today Gut Check isn't concerned with our presidents' politics, only their appetites.Our 40th president ... More >>
Blogs
January 27, 2009
The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 1.27
In today's news: a bad history at the source of the salmonella outbreak, caterpillars in Liberia and deadly fugu in Japan.
Blogs
January 23, 2009
The Morning Brew: Friday, 1.23
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
October 10, 2008
The Morning Brew: Friday, 10.10
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
September 2, 2008
The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 9.2
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
News
August 20, 2008
Hold That Tiger: The recent big cat attacks in Missouri have residents and state officials calling for tougher exotic animal laws
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
August 13, 2008
The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 8.13
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
May 23, 2008
Ener-Gee Whiz: Steaz Energy (Lime)
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
May 21, 2008
The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 5.21
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
March 7, 2008
The Morning Brew: Friday, 3.7
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
February 28, 2008
The Morning Brew: Thursday, 2.28
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
February 18, 2008
A Little More on the Massive Beef Recall
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
February 17, 2008
Biggest. Beef Recall. Ever.
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
February 7, 2008
The Morning Brew: Thursday, 2.7
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
November 20, 2007
The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 11/20
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
Blogs
August 21, 2007
Cold Comfort
In today's news: the salmonella outbreak, country-of-labeling origin hits a road block, Tom Vilsack on healthy eating and Chinese New Year food shortages.
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January 3, 2007
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