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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.
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.
10.07.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- 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.
10.01.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- labeling,
- seafood
food politics
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
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.
09.17.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- 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.
09.12.08
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.
09.09.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- 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.
09.03.08
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.
08.26.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- 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.
08.25.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- dairy,
- labeling
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