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Blue Bell Knew Listeria Threat From 2013 And Did Nothing About It, FDA Says

The past couple of months have seen a rise in listeria-related findings in a fair number of products, most of them related to ice cream or other cold foods, all starting with the Texas-based company; now, it turns out that Blue Bell knew listeria was present in their products from all the way back to 2013.

By Victoria Guerra

Sabra Hummus Recall: Listeria Outbreak Fears Continue, Now Sabra Hummus Recalled Over FDA Concerns

The past few weeks have seen a major fear of an outbreak of listeriosis, which is called by the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, which can ultimately be deadly to people who consume it; now, fears grow as the Sabra hummus recall is issued throughout the country.
Easter Egg Cookies Recalled Because, Ironically, They Had Eggs In Them

Few things say Easter like gulping down chocolate and other treats at the end of Passion Week, following the forty days of lent; however, this year, there was one company that had to step down from all the chocolate eating joy, as thousands of Easter egg cookies had to be recalled last weekend.
Kraft Singles ‘Cheese’ First Product To Get ‘Kids Eat Right’ Label, Nutritionists And Jon Stewart Concerned [VIDEO]

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) has recently released a collaboration with the company behind the popular Mac & Cheese brand to create a new label called "Kids Eat Right" to show which types of foods are fit for children to consume - but they've run into a mishap just starting out, as the first-ever approved product is Kraft Singles Cheese.
Listeria Outbreak: After Blue Bell Scandal, 3 More Companies Including Amy’s Kitchen Recall Products

Following a listeria outbreak scare regarding traditional Southern ice cream makers Blue Bell Creameries, now concerns grow even further as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds that there are even more products at risk of containing the potentially deadly bacteria.
Blue Bell Creameries Recall: Ice Cream Contaminated With Bacteria Causes Deaths

For the first time in the company’s 108 year-old history, there has been a Blue Bell Creameries recall, as the iconic brand’s ice cream seemingly left the factory so contaminated with the Listeria bacteria that it ultimately caused three deaths in the United States.
Dunkin’ Donuts Whitening Agent Titanium Dioxide Removed From Sugary Pastries

Just about every week, it seems there’s a major food chain aiming to set things clear with the way their products are made, going more and more natural; last week saw McDonald’s getting rid of their chicken antibiotics, and now it’s the turn for Dunkin’ Donuts’ whitening agent.
Pizza Lobbying Is Real: FDA Attempts To Regulate Pizza Pies, Lobbyists Battle

With the growing concern over the worldwide obesity epidemic, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to regulate some of the most popular and highly caloric meals, including the Italian-American dish, but there’s a factor that the US government hadn’t counted on that has become more and more important: pizza lobbying.
Peanut Allergy Study UK Shows Exposure To Peanuts Early In Life Could Cut Allergy

The Food and Drug Administration (mostly known as FDA) categorizes peanut allergy as one of the major food allergens, along with milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat and soybeans, which makes it one of the most dangerous ones there is; but now, a new peanut allergy study UK proposes that there’s a way to decrease the already existent allergy from an early age.
FDA Dark Chocolate Standards On Valentine’s: Beware Of Dark Chocolate, Could Contain Milk

Now that Valentine’s is only a few days away, couples everywhere are thinking of giving their loved ones chocolates and other types of sweets; however, the latest FDA dark chocolate standards state that it might be time to be a bit more cautious on the subject, as many of these chocolates might prove dangerous for people with allergies.
Why Ramen Noodles Are Harmful For One’s Health? Experts Proved Why!

Ramen noodles are a common food for most of students and those in Asian countries. Perhaps almost everyone has eaten ramen noodles in their lifetime. But do you know why ramen noodles are considered bad for your health?
BPA Exposure Should I Worry About It?

BPA Exposure is it really dangerous? BPA or Bisphenol A is the chemical used in making hard plastics and containers that store foods and beverages. It is essential in manufacturing varieties of products including water bottles, dental fillings baby bottles, sealants, medical devices, dental devices, eyeglass lenses, DVDs and CDs, sports equipment among others.
Gay Groups Cries Foul Over New FDA Rule On Blood Donation

A new rule imposed by the Food and Drugs Administration has received negative criticism by some gay rights group. The new FDA regulation states that for gay and bisexual men to donate blood they must not engage in sex for at least one year. The gay rights movement deemed this new rule “offensive” and creates a “de facto lifetime ban.”
FDA Rules Change: Calorie Counts On Restaurant Menus Attempt To Discourage Junk Food Consumption

As the obesity epidemic in the United States and the rest of the world rises, different organizations are doing the best they can to halt the continuing of this health issue: now, FDA rules that restaurants will have to include a calorie count in their menus.
Spray-On DNA Bar Codes: Future Weapon To Detect Food-Borne Illnesses

Outbreaks related to food-borne illnesses affect one out of six Americans annually according to research. Due to this, a startup company is now developing bar codes that would detect any food-borne illnesses on fruits and vegetables.