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FDA Faces Lawsuit Over Approval of Genetically Engineered Salmon
FDA is now facing a lawsuit due to its approval of Aquabounty's genetically engineered salmon. The plaintiffs, composed of various fishing and environmental groups, question the FDA's decision highlighting the possible dangers the GE fish could pose to wild salmon population. Obesity Update 2016: 641 Million People Worldwide are Now Obese
A new study says that obese population worldwide rose to 641 million in 2014, a sharp rise from the 105 million obese people reported 40 years ago. FDA Denies Fruits and Vegetable Entry Most Often
As a group, food and vegetables from abroad are the items most frequently denied entry by the FDA. The most common reason for fruits' rejection is "filth", while vegetable are most likely to be denied due to unacceptable pesticide residue levels. First-Grade Student Suspended for Allegedly Plotting to Poison Classmate
Three first-graders at Winterberry Charter School, Alaska had to be suspended after planning to poison a classmate. The authorities reported that the three girls planned to use silica gel packets opted from their lunch seaweed packaging to poison a fellow's meal. Is Being a ‘Picky Eater’ a Sign of a Disorder?
The habit of not being able to eat certain foods is a common 'preference issue' in our culture. But when the refusal to eat happens over and over, perhaps it's time to get worried. Babka is the New "It" Bread
Eat some babka. It's one of the best sweets you'll find in New York. When Seinfeld made it mainstream in the '90s, babka, the half-yeasted-bread, half-cake hybrid from Eastern Europe, became so big among consumers. South American Beef Exports to Increase
According to Rabobank, South American beef exports heading to the United States are set to increase. Most Food Cans Sold in the US, Canada Still Contain BPA
Environmental Defence, a Canadian-based group, says 18 out of 21 cans still contain the chemical BPA. Europol Seizes 10,000 Tons of Illicit Food and Drink
Counterfeit goods that include monkey meat, dead insects and sugar laced with fertilizer are among the illicit food and drink items seized by Interpol, Europol and multinational enforcement agencies. It is said to be the biggest global crackdown to date with more than 10,000 of these potentially dangerous goods confiscated. Eating Pulses Can Lower Cholesterol Plus Reduce and Keep Weight Off, Says Study
A recent study points to pulses being a possible solution to long term weight management. And it shows that pulses can lower bad cholesterol as well. Burger King Introduces New Spicy Offering – the “Angriest Whopper”
Burger lover better get their taste buds ready for this super hot and spicy "Angriest Whopper". Red buns infused with hot sauce, jalapenos and the spicy angry sauce might be a challenge indeed. How Much Sugar is in Your Starbucks Coffee?
It was proven before that canned sodas, energy drinks and other beverages contains way too much sugar than the average amount recommended for a person's dietary requirements. And a recent study shows that even your favorite hot drinks like Starbucks coffee, contains a "shocking" 25 tablespoon of sugar in each cup. Fruit Juices Are Not The Best Drinks For Your Child
The problem that we do not pay attention to here is the amount of sugar that goes into one glass of fruit juices. In fact, fruit juices can contain as much sugar as other soft drinks and sometimes more sugar than other drinks contain. Coffee News: Is Instant Coffee Good For You?
Did you know that instant coffee comprises a 50 percent of the total consumption of coffee in the world?
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