General Mills Cheerios cereal is a drug, says FDA
General Mills has been told to change the marketing of its popular Cheerios whole grain cereal, as the health claims it currently uses classify it as an unapproved drug.
Archives for May 12, 2009
Developing solutions to fight food fraud
Adulteration of food proteins - as seen in the recent melamine scandal - is becoming a greater threat to industry as the food supply has become more globalized and economic crisis drives manufacturers to seek cheaper ingredients, says Jim Griffiths of US...
Canada renews dispute over US COOL rules
Canada has renewed its World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute over US country-of-origin (COOL) labeling rules.
Study adds to stevia Reb A safety rep
Rebaudiside A does not pose any safety questions regarding genotoxicity, according to a new study that supports the safety profile of this up-and-coming sweetener.