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The idea of taxing soda has been repeatedly raised as a possible way to combat obesity while raising tax revenue. Meanwhile, its opponents say that the beverage industry is being unfairly targeted. FoodNavigator-USA.com has been following the story as it develops. |
LA legislators debate action on soda
Soda tax was on the agenda again yesterday as California legislators debated the possible link between obesity and sugary soft drinks.
Obesity Society urged to dismiss soda tax
The Center for Consumer Freedom has urged attendees of the Obesity Society’s annual meeting to consider obesity a matter of personal responsibility rather than an issue to be regulated by government.
Soda tax: A lot of froth over freedom
Is taxing soda really an evil plan to curb your individual freedom? Conspiracy theories aside, perhaps it’s simply a sensible scheme to tackle obesity when personal choice has failed.
The peanut product salmonella scandal | |
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The salmonella outbreak linked to peanut products from the Peanut Corporation of America has rocked the food industry as hundreds were sickened across the country. It has led to one of the largest product recalls in history and even called into question the safety of the US food supply. |
FDA issues warrant to inspect snack company for salmonella
FDA authorities finally served an inspection warrant on a New Jersey snack manufacturer on Wednesday 18 days after it refused to recall products containing peanuts supplied by the Peanut Corporation of America.
FDA issues guidance to reduce salmonella risk in peanut products
The FDA has issued guidance to food manufacturers intended to minimize potential health risks arising from salmonella contamination in peanut products.
Food industry welcomes bipartisan food safety bill
Food companies have come out in support of stricter government regulation proposed by a bipartisan Senate bill intended to strengthen the FDA’s powers to ensure food safety.
Eyes on IFT | |
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Armed with podast recorders, video cameras and trusty pens and paper, FoodNavigator scans the show floors and education seminars at the annual ingredients and foods extravaganza hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists in Anaheim, California. |
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Sharrann Simmons, Koos Oosterhaven, Jordi FerreThe ‘unstoppable’ weight management trend |
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Child food allergies on the rise in the US
There has been an 18 percent increase in reported food allergy among US children between 1997 and 2007, according to new research.
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