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Good Grief! Could it be true? UPDATED Posted by mitcka at 06/30/09 01:49 PM

The Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FCLDF), a group primarily devoted to preserving the right to sell raw milk, has mounted a vociferous internet campaign to defeat HR 2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act (FSEA), alleging that the bill will hurt small farms. Food Freedom has made even more alarming allegations. Here's the truth.

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CU Advocates fighting for CA ban on BPA featured on Grist.org Posted by Tim at 06/28/09 07:35 PM

The following is a guest post submitted by Elisa Odabashian, Director, West Coast Office and State Campaigns, and Dr. Urvashi Rangan, Director of Technical Policy

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Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009- 1st Hurdle Cleared Posted by Tim at 06/22/09 06:43 PM

Thank you for writing emails, making phone call, and telling your stories. People making tragedies into positive change proved priceless.

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Whats next for RBGH Labeling in Kansas??? Posted by Tim at 04/24/09 03:26 PM

After Kansas Governor's veto of bad labeling bill will the legislature override?

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Kansas Governor Vetoes Milk Labeling Bill Posted by Tim at 04/24/09 01:10 PM

In a victory for local dairy farmers and consumers, Gov. Sebelius vetoes controversial bill that would have limited rbGH labeling on dairy products in the state.

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Ask President Obama to Make Sure Peanut Butter is Safe in ‘Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day’ Activity Posted by Tim at 04/21/09 05:20 PM

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is April 23, 2009

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Peticide Industry Bugging Out on Obamas Posted by Tim at 04/15/09 02:37 PM

The marketing geniuses for the pesticide industry really did not think this one through

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Prescription for New FDA Head Posted by Tim at 04/15/09 01:28 PM

Is this appropriately named appointee the key to overhauling America's Food Safety system?

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I Pity the Fools Posted by Tim at 04/01/09 05:29 PM

Ben and Jerry's Pull Prank on Cloning- Mr. T. gives rare chuckle. Some are not amused.

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4 Year Old David's Peanut Butter Salmonella Story Posted by Tim at 03/18/09 07:45 PM

Guest Blogger: Jennifer and Justin Krieger It was a New Year’s Day that our family will never forget.

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Dear Secretary of Agriculture Posted by Daniela at 03/12/09 02:36 PM

Do you hesitate over that “grass fed beef” package, and wonder what “naturally raised” really means as you ponder the premium price? You are not alone.

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COOL is getting Stronger Now Posted by Tim at 02/26/09 04:02 PM

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack strengthens COOL

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Jean Halloran's Op Ed on FDA Modernization Posted by Tim at 02/04/09 02:45 PM

President Obama’s call last Sunday for a top-to-bottom review of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is good news for consumers, and so is the increasing attention Congress is paying to food safety. A Senate Agriculture Committee hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5. The recall of two years’ worth of production from a peanut butter factory in Georgia underlines critical weaknesses in the FDA’s inspection and enforcement capacity. FDA can remedy some of the problems, but to get the major improvement we need Congress must act as well. Read the whole piece at Blog The Hill

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Smooth (not Crunchy) Criminals? Posted by Tim at 01/30/09 12:51 PM

Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has called for a criminal investigation of Peanut Corporation of America.

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Update from FDA teleconference Posted by Tim at 01/28/09 06:49 PM

Our intrepid scientist Michael Hansen reports on the FDA teleconference:

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FDA Report on PCA Plant. Posted by Tim at 01/28/09 06:37 PM

...hint it's not good

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Peanut Processor Knowingly Sold Tainted Products Posted by Tim at 01/28/09 11:35 AM

"Jean Halloran, director of food safety for Consumers Union, said if the government was adequately protecting the food supply, the outbreak could have been minimized or even prevented, and lives could have been saved. Major reforms in inspections and regulations are past due."

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Enough is Enough- Sick of bad peanut butter puns Posted by Tim at 01/27/09 06:32 PM

The numbers of the sick keep mounting—some 486 people at last count. Seven people are dead. From eating peanut butter!

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Make The Call With Us Posted by Tim at 01/27/09 03:45 PM

I called my kids’ high school today

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List of peanut butter-related recalls continues to grow Posted by Tim at 01/21/09 12:04 PM

Stating that its investigation into salmonella-tainted peanut butter and peanut paste is "very active and dynamic," the Food and Drug Administration over the weekend reported more recalls of foods that include peanut butter as an ingredient. The company associated with the source of the outbreak, Peanut Corporation of America, also broadened its recall both nationally and internationally.

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PB & ... S? Salmonella outbreak traced to peanut butter Posted by Tim at 01/21/09 11:58 AM

After a months-long investigation, a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 400 people in 43 states has been linked to a type of peanut butter sold to institutions including schools, nursing homes, restaurants, and hospitals.

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Guess Genes- No Label Required Posted by Tim at 01/16/09 05:14 PM

FDA will not require labeling of meat or fish from genetically engineered animals

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Something's fishy in Washington Posted by Daniela at 11/19/08 10:05 AM

This week the USDA’s National Organic Standard Board (NOSB) will vote on the standards for “organic” fish getting to carry the USDA organic label – and things smell pretty fishy.

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Accept our Thanksgiving Local and Organic Food Challenge! Posted by mitcka at 11/13/08 12:18 PM

In partnership with the Eat Well Guide, we invite you to find new sources for local or organic ingredients for your Thanksgiving dinner, then join our famous chefs and share a recipe!

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Fresh greens go sci-fi, join irradiated foods team Posted by Daniela at 11/03/08 04:58 PM

Late August, the FDA issued a final rule amending previous food additive regulations to allow up to the maximum dose of irradiation (4.0 kiloGray) for fresh spinach and fresh iceberg lettuce. Popeye would surely be scratching his bald head.

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