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Politics of the Plate: Not So COOL After All

The USDA has finally expanded its country-of-origin labeling rules on meat, but significant loopholes leave a large portion of foods exempt.
Barry Estabrook
01.23.09
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
labeling,
meat
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Working the Bugs Out—Slowly

Producers will have to disclose when food coloring includes carmine, but they still won’t have to list the source of that compound: insects.
Barry Estabrook
01.12.09
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
labeling,
nutrition/diet
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Bitter Truths

The “Certified Organic” label for honey is virtually meaningless, schools test out grass-fed beef, and more.
Barry Estabrook
01.06.09
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
organics market,
labeling
food + cooking

2009 Food + Travel Predictions

Our editors and international correspondents predict what will be on our plates, in our cups, and on our agendas this year.
12.18.08
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culinary culture,
chefs,
travel,
health + science,
food politics
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Substandard Seafood

The USDA proposes criteria for organic fish that will confuse customers and undermine a $23-billion-plus industry.
Barry Estabrook
11.24.08
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
labeling,
seafood
food politics

Politics of the Plate: A Dirty Trick, and the Problem with Plastic

Concentrated animal feeding lots will be free to contaminate waterways, and a compound in plastic bottles might not be safe after all.
Barry Estabrook
11.04.08
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
beef,
organics market
food politics

Politics of the Plate: An Organic Loophole, and an Outdated Recall

A proposed rule requires organic cows to graze outdoors, and the FDA covers up an oversight by backdating a recall on contaminated cookies.
Barry Estabrook
10.27.08
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
beef,
organics market
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Fishy Nomenclature

That sustainable “Pacific red snapper” at your local supermarket may be an impostor, and the effects go way beyond consumer fraud.
Barry Estabrook
10.17.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
farms + fish,
labeling,
seafood
food politics

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
Keywords
barry estabrook,
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
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
labeling,
seafood