CSPI calls for warning labels on meat
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has filed a petition with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) asking the agency to require a warning label on packages … Continue Reading →
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National food safety education conference calls for abstracts
The Partnership for Food Safety Education is accepting abstract submissions for its national consumer food safety education conference, Advancing Food Safety Through Behavior Change, which will take place Jan. 25–27, … Continue Reading →
EC report calls for limit on trans fats
A report issued by the European Commission (EC) calls for a legal limit for trans fats in industrial applications. IFT Daily News
AGree report calls for food, ag research reform
AGree, a group that’s supported by leading foundations that fund food and agriculture, international development, and health and well-being, has unveiled its comprehensive report on food and ag research, “Research … Continue Reading →
WHO calls on countries to reduce sugar intake
A new U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) guideline recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Congresswoman calls on FDA to protect antibiotics
U.S. Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) has once again called for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action to protect antibiotics for human use. IFT Daily News
GMA calls for more study on sodium effects
The Grocery Manufacturers Association called Thursday for more scientific and federal research on the effects of sodium intake. read more Supermarket News
Campaign calls for Walgreens to sell safer products
The Mind the Store campaign announced a “Week of Action” calling for Walgreens to stop selling products made from possibly harmful chemicals. read more Supermarket News
GMA calls ‘Fed Up’ movie misleading
The Grocery Manufacturers Association is defending its members in advance of the release of the “Fed Up” documentary, which GMA says provides an inaccurate view of the packaged foods industry. … Continue Reading →
E-cigarette calls to poison centers surge: CDC
The number of calls to poison centers involving e-cigarette liquids containing nicotine rose from 1 per month in Sept. 2010 to 215 per month in February 2014, according to a … Continue Reading →