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FDA To Introduce New Food Safety Rules

Comments (0) | E. Coli, fda, food and drug administration, food industry, food processing, Food Safety Modernization Act, foodborne illnesses, listeria, National, new food safety rules, salmonella, vegetable safety

Chima Simone
Executive Producer

The outbreaks of the last several years pushed consumer advocates to push for higher standards.

Proposal To Label Foods With GMO's Approved For The November Ballot

Comments (0) | California, food industry, genetically engineered, genetically modified organisms, GMO, Straus Creamery

Labeling GMO foods is predicted to benefit the organic food sector. (Decorat/Flickr)

Francesca Martens
Executive Producer

If passed, California would be the first state to require such labeling.

Report: Immigrant Women Exploited In U.S. Food Industry

Comments (0) | exploitation, food industry, immigrant, Nation and World, pesticides, sexual harassment, undocumented workers, women

Courtesy of Creative Commons

Jennifer Schultz
Staff Reporter

The report describes dangerous working conditions and sexual harassment.

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