Tag: food
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Jerky Treats Kill Hundreds of Dogs Exposing Need to List Country of Origin
If you have a dog or cat that became ill after eating jerky pet treats, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would like to hear from you or your veterinarian to help solve the mystery of what is causing the outbreak. The treats in question are sold as jerky tenders or strips made of chicken,…
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Thousands of College Students Call for Just and Sustainable Food Economy
Students at 350 of the nation’s college campuses are taking an active part in today’s Food Day observance—and have helped enact better food buying practices at their schools as a result. Nearly 140,000 students in 46 states are participating in more than 450 campus-based Food Day events, which include lectures, documentary screenings and petition drives. Some of these events…
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Campaign Highlights Importance of Compost to Improve Soil in Your Garden
The Million Tomato Compost Campaign is declaring success with its goal to grow a million tomatoes in soil improved with locally produced compost. The campaign, launched last April by the U.S. Composting Council (USCC), sought to boost the soil health of community gardens across the country and produce healthy and fresh food for local food pantries. [caption id="attachment_308934" align="alignnone" width="500"]…
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Los Angeles Considers Ban on Sale and Cultivation of GE Seeds and Plants
Los Angeles is considering banning the cultivation and sale of genetically engineered (GE) seeds and plants. If it does, this second-largest U.S. city would become the country’s largest GE-free zone. Two Los Angeles city councilmen on Friday introduced a motion that would ban the growth, sale and distribution of GE seeds and plants. The councilmen, Paul Koretz…
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Appalling Lack of Progress in Factory Farm Policies Despite Increased Public Awareness
A comprehensive analysis of the U.S. meat, egg and dairy industries in 2008 excoriated producers for their business practices. A new assessment of progress since then says industrial livestock production remains just as destructive, and little has been done to address any of the problems. The report, from Johns Hopkins University Center for a Livable Future (CLF), says…