The FDA issued a warning letter to the Coca-Cola Company regarding the labeling of Diet Coke Plus: the product makes a nutrient content claim but does not meet the criteria to make the claim. The product’s labeling describes the drink … Continue reading
Miller Coors, the giant beer conglomerate, announced last week that it will cut the caffeine out of its popular Sparks alcoholic beverage: MillerCoors today said it has reached an agreement with a coalition of state attorneys general to voluntarily reformulate … Continue reading
Image via Wikipedia If you are looking for an easy way to boost your omega-3 consumption, start using flax seeds on a daily basis. Just 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed contain more than 100% of the daily value for omega-3 … Continue reading
It seems like every week there’s another product recall involving melamine. In the last week, 2 more recalls have been issued: Wonderfarm brand of biscuits G&J Gourmet Market cocoa products Bill Marler is a personal injury and products liability attorney litigating … Continue reading
This was the week of stevia, a new zero calorie sweetener, that got FDA approval as a safe food additive, and will shortly find its way into soft drinks and other products scattered about our supermarket aisles. If you are … Continue reading
Time Magazine has published its Top 10 of Everything issue, and the food list is filled with great insights into what we were thinking about this past year. Some of the interesting trends: Recession dining – people are saving on … Continue reading
Image via Wikipedia Stevia has received the coveted GRAS (generally regarded as safe) status from the FDA. The New York Times reports: Federal regulators have approved two versions of a new zero-calorie sweetener developed by the Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, … Continue reading
Image via Wikipedia An interesting article in the LA Times covers the recent developments in the intersection of nutrition, regulation, and the restaurant industry: Restaurants are being told to list calorie counts on their menus. Schools are banning bake sales, … Continue reading
Rumors are flying that later this week Coca Cola will introduce to markets three Odwalla brand juices, sweetened with stevia. This despite the fact the the FDA has yet to recognize stevia as GRAS (generally regarded as safe). Why would … Continue reading
From the FDA website: Kashi Company of LaJolla, CA is recalling a limited number of canisters of Kashi GOLEAN Powder Chocolate Energy Shake Mix because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, run … Continue reading