Editors note: While this is not strictly a food safety story, it addresses some real issues in combating childhood obesity. From Yahoo News. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. schools with vending machines that sell candy and soda to students could soon find the government requiring healthier options to combat childhood obesity under a bill introduced on… [Read more…]
April 30, 2009 by foodsafeguru
Our diligent reader Carol turned us on to this article that we condensed from Epoch Times. See what’s happening in focd safety in China. China’s dairy industry is hit by another scandal following the melamine-tainted milk incident. a possible carcinogen, hydrolyzed leather protein, was found in many batches of dairy products produced by the Morning… [Read more…]
April 25, 2009 by foodsafeguru
Here in MA we have two tv restaurant shows of note. TV Diner and the Phantom Gourmet. Both rate restaurants on various criteria . For example the silver plate award. US Food Safety doesn’t rate restaurants, but when I see something, I’ll let the readers know and maybe you’ve seen something similar. I took my… [Read more…]
April 23, 2009 by foodsafeguru
I had a fun day. I journeyed to BJ’s Wholesale Club in Framingham, Massachusetts for a chance to meet with Lisa Lillien and have her new book, 200 under 200, signed. USFoodsafety.com has been mentioned on the Hungry Girl e-mails and according to Lisa “They love our site”! A big thanks to Lisa and… [Read more…]
April 22, 2009 by foodsafeguru
In my hometown, there are lots of banks. We have a TD Bank, Citizens, Riverbank, Citibank, Sovereign, and Bank of America. I think we have as many banks in our downtown area as stores. The other day I was in Bank of America doing some business and I had to see an account representative.… [Read more…]
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April 30, 2009 by foodsafeguru
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