Rising food costs could spur discussion on why inexpensive food isn't always better, and turn the focus on eating organic. [NY Times] Japan to study safety of cloned animals for food [Reuters] Genetically modified seeds can 'last for 10 years' [BBC] Global response needed on food crisis [Reuters] The Phantom of the Menu: Chatham Cod [NY Times] Evidence wishy-washy for health benefits of water [Reuters]...
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As jobs vanish and prices rise, food stamp use nears record: Nearly 28 million Americans will be receiving food stamps by 2009 [NY Times] Japan's soul food enters U.S., European kitchens [Reuters] An Online Game So Mysterious Its Famous Sponsor Is Hidden: McDonald's is behind a new Olympic-themed alternate reality online game called The Lost Ring. [NY Times]...
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Italy to withdraw tainted cheese: Buffalo mozzarella produced in Italy will be withdrawn from the marketplace after reports of a dioxin contamination. [BBC] It's Hide the Matzo, for Real: Where Are the Tam Tams? Matzo cracker shortage?! [NY Times Blog] The Carrot Some Vegans Deplore: Now promoting veganism via strip clubs! [NY Times] USDA releases nationwide list of districts that got recalled beef [San Jose Mercury News] Can Sips at Home Prevent Binges? [NY Times] Salmon Virus Indicts Chile's Fishing Methods [NY Times] How to Survive in NY on 99 Cents [NY Times]...
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Al Copeland, founder of Popeyes, dies at age 64 [NYT] U.N. World Food Program issues 'emergency appeal' for funds [LA Times] KFC is now testing Kentucky Grilled Chicken in select states [Reuters] Salmonella outbreak in 16 states and Canada linked to cantaloupes from Honduras [Seattle Times] Teens who don't skip breakfast are less likely to be overweight [NYT] Rice paddy theft in Thailand as rice prices continue to soar [Reuters]...
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North Korea's chronic food crisis gets even worse: A South Korea based aid agency is reporting that rations have been severely cut affecting even the more privileged middle class. [BBC] English Gastropub Crawl: Exploring the English countryside's gastropubs, which are pubs that serve high-quality food. [Budget Travel] Back on this side of the pond, the top 10 L.A. bars. [The Guardian] Wash your all your fruits and vegetables thoroughly. [Newsweek]...
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Exec acknowledges illegal cow slaughter [AP] Chinese food falls out of favor in Japan [AFP] In weak economy, Americans swap steak for chicken [Reuters] On Food: Suck it up and slurp up your soup [Seattle Post-Intelligencer] Your waiter tonight... will be the chef [New York Times]...
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Fish fillet recalled in 11 states: Gorton's Inc. recalled 1,000 cases of its 6 Crispy Battered Fish Fillets in 11 states after a Pennsylvania family found themselves chewing pills as they ate their fish. [USA Today] Electronic nose sniffs out the perfect espresso: A new machine developed by scientists uses an "electronic nose" to analyze and discern between espressos on a range of attributes like bitterness or intensity. [MSNBC] China reforming Ministry of Health to better improve food safety: China's State Food and Drug Administration will be put under the Ministry of Health as a part of a new restructuring reform to monitor food and drug safety....
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USDA pressed to release list of suppliers received recalled beef products: Lawmakers are pushing for the USDA to disclose the 10,000 retailers that carried meat that was part of the 143 million pound beef recall last month, but officials say that it may not be possible due to confidentiality issues. [Reuters] Utah farmer donates 65,000 eggs for food aid: Egg farmers across the nation are banding together to deliver eggs to food banks to help feed the state's poor. About 12 million eggs will be donated nationwide. [Salt Lake Tribune] Soaking potatoes before frying reduces carcinogen amount: A new British study says that soaking potatoes in water before frying cuts down on the levels of acrylamide, a carcinogen suspected to...
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House committee subpoenas California meatpacking company: A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee voted to subpoena testimony from the president of Hallmark/Westland, the California meat-packing company linked to the recent meat recall scandal. [Reuters] EU announces largest-ever food aid package: The EU's humanitarian aid has allocated 160 million euros ($243 million), the largest funding decision of its kind in aid, for its aid effort directed to Africa, Asia and the Middle East. [AFP] Stop & Shop recalls chicken products: Stop & Shop Supermarkets is pulling all prepared chicken products from shelves due to potential Listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported. [Reuters]...
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Meijer recalls over 2,000 pounds of frozen entrees in 4 states: Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana are recalling 2,184 pounds of the frozen entree "Discover Cuisine Red Curry Chicken & Jasmine Rice" due to possible Listeria contamination. Only 21 packages have actually been sold in stores. [Detroit Free Press] Doctor resigns from Obesity Society post over calories on menu controversy: A doctor set to be the new president of the Obesity Society resigned after being criticized for writing an affidavit on behalf of the restaurant industry that decried the posting of calorie info on menus in NYC restaurant chains. [NY Times] Anti-whalers 'butter-bomb' Japanese whaling factory: The environmental group Sea Shepherd fired over two dozen bottles of...
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