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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.
10.01.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- 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.
09.23.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- labeling,
- seafood
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Politics of the Plate: Dining on Cloned Beef
You may have eaten meat from the progeny of a cloned cow without even knowing it.
09.09.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- meat,
- labeling
food politics
Politics of the Plate: R.I.P., rBST (Redux)
An agricultural giant buckles under pressure and dumps its bovine growth hormone business.
08.25.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- dairy,
- labeling
food politics
Politics of the Plate: “Natural” Lies
Basking in the “natural” marketing glow, manufacturers are slapping the word on just about everything.
08.19.08
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Politics of the Plate: Food Safety Lapses
Why the FDA can’t solve the salmonella mystery; a synthetic additive slips into “organic” chicken; and more.
07.16.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- meat,
- produce
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Pavlov’s Fish, Trans Fat Transgressions, and Tyson’s Troubles
Fish learn to catch themselves, the USDA finds a human-grade antibiotic in Tyson's “antibiotic-free” chicken, and more.
06.06.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- seafood,
- poultry
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Beeting Down the GM Sugar Opposition
For the first time, American sugar beet farmers will plant seeds that have been genetically modified to survive being sprayed with the herbicide Roundup.
04.08.08
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Soft-Shell Crab Shortage, Microbial Fruit Garnishes, and rBST
Soft-shell crabs may no longer mark the beginning of spring; lemon wedges are health hazards; and the rBST battle gets a litmus test.
04.04.08
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Politics of the Plate: Irradiated Produce, and Safe Milk from Wal-Mart
At a congressional hearing on food safety, irradiated produce passes a taste test. Plus, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and other retailers move to carry rBST-free milk.
03.25.08
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