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Politics of the Plate: Pollock Problems, and an Egg Lawsuit

The world’s largest pollock fishery faces collapse, and egg farmers are sued over inhumane conditions.
Barry Estabrook
10.13.08
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politics of the plate,
farms + fish,
seafood,
labeling
food politics

Politics of the Plate: A Formulaic Response from the FDA

While other countries were banning milk contaminated with melamine, the U.S. FDA was allowing that very chemical into our food supply.
Barry Estabrook
10.07.08
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politics of the plate,
food policy,
labeling,
seafood
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Labeling Laws, and Sushi Guidelines

Meat finally sports country-of-origin labels, and three environmental organizations are making it easier to seek out sustainable sushi.
Barry Estabrook
10.01.08
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politics of the plate,
food policy,
labeling,
seafood
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Politics of the Plate: Frankenfish

If the FDA has its way, genetically modified fish may soon arrive at supermarkets—without labels to tell you what you’re buying.
Barry Estabrook
09.23.08
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politics of the plate,
health + science,
labeling,
seafood
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Child’s Play

The nation’s largest supplier of kosher meat and poultry is charged with putting 32 minors to work.
Barry Estabrook
09.17.08
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politics of the plate,
food policy,
industry,
meat
food politics

Politics of the Plate: CCD Clues, Fumigated Nuts, and Fish Farms

A new suspect emerges as the cause of the devastating disease, and more.
Barry Estabrook
09.12.08
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politics of the plate,
farms + fish,
environment,
organics market
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Dining on Cloned Beef

You may have eaten meat from the progeny of a cloned cow without even knowing it.
Barry Estabrook
09.09.08
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politics of the plate,
health + science,
meat,
labeling
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Salmongate

Something was fishy when Vice Presidential hopeful Sarah Palin spoke out against a pro-salmon initiative.
Barry Estabrook
09.03.08
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
farms + fish,
sarah palin,
environment
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Junk Feed and Irradiated Greens

Farmers resort to M&Ms and potato chips for cattle feed, and irradiated greens are finally approved.
Barry Estabrook
08.26.08
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politics of the plate,
farms + fish,
nutrition/diet,
meat
food politics

Politics of the Plate: R.I.P., rBST (Redux)

An agricultural giant buckles under pressure and dumps its bovine growth hormone business.
Barry Estabrook
08.25.08
Keywords
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politics of the plate,
health + science,
dairy,
labeling