Tag Archives: Food Safety News

Don’t like the message? Shoot the messenger

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Michele

As a writer who’s been exposing food industry deception and other underhanded tactics for many years, I’ve had my fair share of hate mail and other personal attacks. But on Monday, when I published my article, Dairy Industry Making a … Continue reading →

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Dairy Industry Making a Killing, by Killing Cows?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Michele

If you think you’re paying too much for a gallon of milk these days, it could be the result of an elaborate price-fixing scheme, according to a recent class action that charges the dairy industry with federal antitrust violations, among … Continue reading →

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Pesticides Are Good for You

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Michele

For years now, I have been hearing about the food industry’s influence on the annual conference of the American Dietetic Association — the nation’s largest gathering of nutrition professionals–with some 7,000 registered dietitians in attendance. Last month, I witnessed it … Continue reading →

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Safe, Organic Animal Foods Too Expensive? Eat Less

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Michele

In an email exchange with Dr. Richard Raymond over my recent article on the massive Cargill recall of Salmonella-tainted ground turkey, the former head of food safety at USDA warned me that a likely result of tightened food safety laws … Continue reading →

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Why the Meat Industry Sells Salmonella

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Michele

As a lawyer who writes about food policy, one of my biggest frustrations is how reporters often get the law wrong, or omit critical pieces of information. Last week the latest massive food safety recall hit the news – 36 … Continue reading →

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Who Really Benefits from the Egg Industry Deal?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Michele

Last week, the Humane Society of the United States held an unusual press conference. The group announced an agreement with its long-time adversary, the United Egg Producers, to jointly seek federal legislation that would improve the housing conditions of egg-laying … Continue reading →

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Big Ag’s Latest Attempt to Chill Free Speech

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Michele

For many good food advocates, the end of a legislative session often means disappointment that their bills to help fix our broken food system did not pass. But in some states, when lawmakers go home we should really all breathe … Continue reading →

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Will Germany Crisis Affect USDA Policymaking?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Michele

Thanks to Food Safety News for allowing me to cross-post my articles; here is my first. In the midst of what has tragically become the deadliest E. coli outbreak in history, serious questions are being raised about the need to … Continue reading →

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