Food Policy
Commenters Blast Proposed FDA Food Safety Rules
The comment period for two controversial proposed FDA food safety regulations, part of the Food Safety Modernization Act, closed yesterday. What did commenters have to say?
Minnesota Women Challenge "Cottage Food" Regulations
Cannot be sold from home or from a food stand
Austin City Limits Fast Food Restaurants?
A proposal in Austin, Texas, could ban fast food restaurants-and maybe even ensnare the city's beloved food trucks.
Mandatory Restaurant Calorie Postings Don't Affect Consumer Choices
Latest study echoes others that say they don't cause people to eat less
Dept of Agriculture: 90 Tons of Prepackaged Salads, Sandwiches Recalled Over Possible E. Coli Contamination
26 sick patients in three states
The FDA's Ill-Conceived Proposal to Ban Trans Fats
We may soon have to say goodbye to many doughnuts, crackers, frozen pizza, coffee creamer and other goodies-whether or not we agree.
FDA Moving to Ban Transfats Nationwide
Estimates average American eats more than 4 pounds of it a year
Nestle to Reduce Salt Levels in Food to Please WHO
Despite experts not being in agreement in correct consumption limits
Mexico Passes Junk Food Tax
Government wants to use the extra cash on infrastructure and social security
California Slowly Unshackling Some Small Food Entrepreneurs
Do California's statewide cottage food law and the possible lifting of the regulatory burden on some farmers markets in the state signal a trend?
FDA Proposes More Pet Food Regulations
Though it still doesn't know why some jerky treats are currently killing dogs
Thousands of Salads Recalled Due to Listeria Fears
Yesterday it was meat. Perhaps we should just stop eating to be safe.
22,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled over Listeria Fears
Meat sold in states across the country
Frank New Documentary on Washington, DC's Hot Dog Entrepreneurs Gets it Right
An excellent new documentary, which premieres next week at the Austin Film Festival, looks at the challenges faced by Washington, DC's food cart entrepreneurs.
Keep Food Legal Sues Bloomberg Administration to Disclose Food Policy Facts
Who are the people, groups, and government agencies behind the Bloomberg administration's food policies? Keep Food Legal is forced to sue to find out.
New Salmonella Outbreak Shows Resistance to Antibiotics
Linked to chicken from California
Is a Federal GMO Labeling Compromise Looming?
Recent developments point to a possible federal compromise on mandatory GMO labeling. Sadly, the potential unintended consequences of this federal labeling scheme are so terrible and obvious that they appear to make for the perfect Washington compromise.
Does "Mountain Dew Mouth" Have Anything To Do With Mountain Dew?
The "Mountain Dew mouth" fuss looks more like a war against a disfavored beverage than a legitimate health concern.
Is Farm Aid Still Relevant?
Farm Aid's original mission is a good one. But some of the policies it supports are less appealing.
Texas Food Deregulation Helps the Little Guy
In recent years, Texas has improved the regulatory climate for craft beer, small home food entrepreneurs, and farmers markets in the state. Can the trend continue?
Small Farmers Revolt Over FDA's Proposed Food Safety Rules
Another government failure of big government.
Republicans Retaliate Against Heritage Foundation over Farm Bill Spat
Booted out of planning meetings
Market Forces Lead to Better Treatment for Farm Animals
On the farm, making room for humanely-raised pigs.
Oreo Cookies: The "Stuf" Ridiculous Lawsuits Are Made Of
"Double stuf" Oreos don't contain double the creme? Call your lawyer!
Pushing Back Against Food Nudges
Should libertarian paternalists in government nudge you to make "better" food choices?
The Problem With Federal Food-Labeling Laws
Why markets are superior to government mandates when it comes to food labeling.
Buffalo Teachers Complain About Breakfast Served in Classrooms
Don't want to have to clean up mess, but do want to keep free plastic surgery
FDA Sets Standards for Gluten-Free Food Labels
Says the move will help the three million Americans with celiac disease
FDA Sets Standards for 'Gluten-Free' Foods
Took nearly 10 years after law was passed asking for it
FDA Wants Tougher Safety Rules for Imported Foods
Compliance expected to cost industries $480 million
