Topic: Food and Drug Administration
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GMO, Organic, and six other food labels you should know
A quick, easy guide to eight commonly seen (and misunderstood) food labels, from 'GMO' to 'grass-fed.'
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Top 5 product recalls in US history
Product recalls happen nearly every day, but these five had a lasting impact. Can you guess which product recall was the most significant?
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3 views on whether states should legalize marijuana
This November, voters in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington will consider ballot measures to legalize and regulate marijuana, much as alcohol and tobacco are taxed and regulated. In this first in a series of "one minute debates" for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on the issue.
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The Paul Ryan budget: your guide to what's in it
Rep. Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's running mate, is best known for drawing up a series of spending-and-tax plans meant to challenge the Obama administration's policies from the right. But it's been some time since his latest budget, which Mr. Ryan terms a "path to prosperity," was released. Here's a primer on what's in it.
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Six major food recalls
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On Obama's agenda: maintain momentum and parry GOP jabs at 'ObamaCare'
Obama achieved several legislative victories just before going on vacation. But with a GOP-led House vowing to target 'ObamaCare' and government spending, difficult battles await.
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Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?
It was a year when contaminated eggs and McDonald's glasses found their way into the headlines. But the product fiascos of 2010 included everything from recalled cars and home appliances to food and medications. What was the year’s top recall? Read on:
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Against net neutrality
How can the government regulate the neutrality of the Internet? Isn't that a contradiction in terms?
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Fewer bad eggs? Food safety bill is revived, heads to Obama's desk
Landmark food safety bill, all but dead because its funding was tied to the ill-fated omnibus spending bill, was revived by the Senate Sunday. Obama is expected to sign it by Christmas.
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Time to again mobilize against marijuana
Backers of marijuana legalization are not dissuaded by the November defeat of California Proposition 19. Expect them to regroup for 2012. Those who oppose legalization must also mobilize, led by Obama and his administration.
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Indian start-up strikes deal to combat counterfeiting of medicine
PharmaSecure, a New Delhi outfit founded by a Dartmouth grad, has devised a grass-roots method to stem such counterfeiting. Fake drugs make up more than 10 percent of the global market.
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When patents kill: Genzyme's patent-protected, life-saving drug
Should intellectual property protect the rights of a pharmaceutical company who can't produce enough of a key medication?
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As he finishes his second year in office, Obama pardons nine people
Obama pardons nine people at the end of his second year in office. The pardon comes decades after some of the crimes, and none of those pardoned are well-known.
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Braces maker Invisalign gets FDA warning on side effects
Braces: The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to a company that makes a popular teeth straightener about its failure to report information about patient side effects.
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Food Safety Act: five food recalls that rattled the industry
The Senate's passage of the Food Safety Act, the most sweeping food-safety law in 70 years has thrown a spotlight on the US food supply. Here are five of the most recent high-profile food safety cases:
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Senate clears bill to tighten food safety. Will House go along?
Food Safety Modernization Act passed the Senate Tuesday on a bipartisan vote. The legislation, which gives the US added powers to inspect and recall, moves to the House, where hurdles remain, especially over cost.
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What can lame-duck Congress get done? Seven items on to-do list.
The lame-duck Congress returns to session Monday with a laundry list of things to do. Avoiding a government shutdown is top on the list. But there are other important items, too.
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Food safety bill 101: What are the facts and myths?
The Food Safety Modernization Act has riled everyone from liberal 'locavores' to conservative tea party groups. Here's a rundown of what's really in the Senate bill.
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Four Loko: Does FDA's caffeinated alcoholic beverage ban go too far?
The Food and Drug Administration has told four manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages, including the makers of Four Loko, to remove the caffeine from their drinks.
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Four Loko: Can it avoid an FDA ban?
Four Loko, a caffeinated alcoholic drink, said Tuesday it would remove the caffeine from its beverage. The FDA may announce a ban on the blend today.
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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.
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Election tally: Glenn Beck won. Progressivism lost.
Glenn Beck and the Republican Party scored big in the midterm elections by attacking progressive values – even, it seems, the very concept of the federal government. Now Americans may find out just how many features of 'big government' they actually value.
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GlaxoSmithKline to pay $750 million in tainted drugs case
GlaxoSmithKline will also plead guilty to making and distributing adulterated drugs in settling a federal lawsuit.
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Judge blocks Arizona execution, state appeals
An Arizona judge blocked the execution of Jeffrey Landrigan scheduled for Tuesday, on the grounds that the state has not been forthcoming. The state immediately appealed the ruling saying the judge made faulty assumptions and had disregarded provisions of the execution protocol.
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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.
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Food safety: 'Made in China' attracts the long arm of the FDA
With only two inspectors in China, the FDA has little food-safety enforcement power but definite influence on food made in China for import to the US.
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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.
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Gulf oil spill: Can region keep its seafood on America's dinner tables?
The Gulf oil spill leaves the region's seafood industry with a serious image problem, the same challenge it took Alaskan fishermen 10 years to overcome after Exxon Valdez. How long will it take to restore the American consumer's confidence in the Gulf brand?
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Similac recall 2010: Can't reach the firm? Help on the way.
Overwhelmed by calls about its Similac recall 2010, Abbott is adding phone and Web capacity to answer consumer questions.
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