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Mad Cow just one food safety risk

Experts say bacterial contamination like E. Coli poses a much greater threat of food-borne illness.
Mad cow: US 'confident' beef is safe, food-safety experts aren't sure

This week's incident of 'mad cow' disease presents no threat to human health, USDA officials say. But it does put a spotlight on beef safety practices, including how many cattle are inspected.
Parents support limits on junk food in school vending machines

As the number of children classified as obese continues to grow, the US government is planning possible new limits on junk food sold in school vending machines, a move most parents support according to a new poll.
School lunches get first overhaul in 15 years – but pizza still a vegetable

School lunches will change in accordance with the USDA's new guidelines. Nutrition experts are pleased, though they argue that Congress interfered unnecessarily.
Europe's E. coli outbreak: Does new food safety law prevent that in US?

A new US food safety regimen became law in January. It expands government regulation of growers, but it's not clear Congress will allot enough funds to implement and enforce the law.
The Circle Bastiat
The heavy hand of nutrition czars

How government coerces consumer food choices
Happy Meals lawsuit: Consumer group sues McDonald's over toys

A consumer group is suing McDonald's, claiming that Happy Meals toys induce children to make unhealthy eating decisions.
House votes a $4.5 billion boost for child nutrition, school lunches

The bill makes biggest changes to Child Nutrition Act in half a century. It expands access to school lunch program and lets USDA set child nutrition guidelines for schools. Next stop: Obama's desk.
Egg recall: DeCoster-linked farm releases contaminated eggs. Again.

Egg recall this past week involves megafarmer Jack DeCoster, whose farm was part of this summer's huge 550 million egg recall.
Happy Meal ban: No toys for you!

Happy Meal ban: San Francisco restaurants can't package toys with unhealthy meals, says Board of Supervisors. Happy Meals either have to become healthier or lose the toys.
Food safety: How to keep our global menu off the recall list

As the food recall list grows and food imports flood into the US, it may be time to revamp America's 70-year-old laws on food safety.
Maple syrup producer says it will make changes in 'all natural' variety, following complaints

Maple syrup: The maker of 'Log Cabin All Natural Syrup' will take out artificial coloring from its product. Producers of authentic maple syrup in Vermont have been critical of Log Cabin's marketing.
The New Economy
Happy Meals: Does McDonald's lure kids unfairly?

Happy Meals have been a part of McDonald's menu for three decades. Now, San Francisco is considering a ban on the toys in Happy Meals.
Happy Meals not so happy? Happy Meal toys come under fire.

Happy Meals are being targeted by a consumer group for making kids fat. Toys in the Happy Meal are to blame the group says.
Earth Talk: Orangutans' homes in the trees are threatened

Deforestation destroys the habitat of the largest animal to live primarily in trees.