The government of Canada released its final report to Canadians on the action it has taken to respond to all recommendations outlined in the “Report of the Independent Investigator into the 2008 Listeriosis Outbreak.”
Thousands of ingredients that go into food have been classified as safe by private industry alone, without any U.S. government oversight, according to a new report.
The nutrition label on the front of a box of cereal, a frozen dinner or any other food should be as quick and easy to read as the Energy Star label on a clothes washer or an air-conditioner, according to a study requested by Congress.
Consumer groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against PepsiCo subsidiary Frito-Lay for what they allege are deceptive and unfair digital marketing practices that target teens.
A government regulator that is part of a working group concerned about junk food ads aimed at children will announce it is backing off some proposals for voluntary food marketing guidelines.
Supporters and producers of organic foods petitioned the U.S. government for mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods, and encouraged consumers to go online and join the cause.
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released an advance copy of a proposed rule titled “Common or Usual Name for Raw Meat and Poultry Products.”
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