In the News: Dumpling Probe, Restaurants Might Ban Obese Customers, Food Network Magazine

Posted by Emily Koh, February 5, 2008

Dumplings could have been contaminated on purpose: Japanese authorities are investigating the pesticide-ridden Chinese-made dumplings case as being a possible murder attempt, citing that the poison was found in a higher concentration than what is normally expected from ordinary pesticide residue. [Associated Press]
Mississippi bill could ban restaurants from serving obese people: A new bill, if passed, could make it illegal for restaurants in Mississippi to serve food to obese customers. [Kansas City]
Hog brain exposure at slaughterhouse could be source of neurological disease: A mysterious neurological illness that has been affecting workers at Quality Pork Processors Plant in Minnesota is being traced back to their exposure to hog brains during the extraction process. [NY Times]

Japanese princess criticized for indulging in "rich food": Crown Princess Masako in Japan is facing backlash for her grand (and publicly funded) meals, with the press saying that she is "violating the public image of imperial austerity" by eating too many fancy foods, like a lavish French dinner complete with black truffles. [Associated Press]
Coney Island's Nathan's could expand as multi-storied building: A provision in the Coney Island redevelopment plans says the block containing the iconic hot dog restaurant and another block immediately west would be rezoned for towers. The flagship store currently as no plans to expand or move at the time. [NY Daily News]
"Food porn" auctioned off for charity: Mouthwatering photos of dishes by top chefs like Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud, and Eric Ripert are being auctioned online, with proceeds going to City Harvest. [Via Zagat]

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