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Who’s Banking on GMO Apples?

December 18, 2012 by foodsafeguru

By Evelyn Iritani What if you could buy a Granny Smith apple that tasted just like the real deal but wouldn’t discolor if left on your plate? Would you care if the apple’s genes were manipulated to reduce production of the enzyme responsible for browning? Neal Carter, president of Okanagan Specialty Fruits, an investor-owned biotech […]

Tell the USDA: No GE Apples!

August 29, 2012 by foodsafeguru

A Canadian company is asking the USDA to approve a genetically engineered (GE) apple that will not brown when sliced. We know that sliced apples turn brown when they’re exposed to oxygen, but they don’t lose any flavor or nutritional value, and not even the apple industry wants this genetically engineered product. Sign the […]

McDonald’s, Burger King, WaWa & Wegmans Recall Fruit, Veggie & Sandwich Products for Listeria

August 12, 2012 by foodsafeguru

A total of 293,488 cases and 296,224 individually distributed units of fruit, vegetable, and sandwich products containing apples, listed below, with the Use-by dates of July 8, 2012 through August 20, 2012 because they contain diced or sliced apples which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were produced and distributed from a […]

Blueberries and apples tied to lower diabetes risk

March 17, 2012 by foodsafeguru

Eating more blueberries, apples and pears may be linked to lower risk of diabetes, according to a new U.S. study. These fruits are loaded with flavonoids, a natural compound present in certain fruits, vegetables and grains, which some research has tentatively tied to heath benefits such as a lower risk of heart disease or cancer. […]