We were recently contacted by Nature’s Path, maker of organic cereals, granolas, and other goodies. The Love Crunch Granola line has undergone a makeover and we were sent a sample for review. From the company: Like all Nature’s Path products, … Continue reading
Big news in nutrition labeling! The FDA has sent a WARNING LETTER to 17 food manufacturers notifying them that 22 of their food products violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. From yesterday’s FDA press release: The violations cited … Continue reading
In one sentence: Err on the side of caution – don’t buy a product with peanuts for the time being. If it hasn’t been recalled yet, it may be tomorrow. As parents and slightly paranoid consumers, when someone tells us … Continue reading
More updates on the salmonella / peanut butter outbreak. According to USA Today: The government Tuesday accused the peanut butter manufacturer tied to a nationwide salmonella outbreak of shipping products in 2007 and 2008 after internal tests found bacterial contamination, … Continue reading
The current salmonella / peanut butter crisis has caused 500 illnesses and 7 deaths, with more product recalls every day (see updated list at the bottom of this post). The New York Times reports that the processing facility in Georgia … Continue reading
Is the FDA doing enough? Is the government, and more specifically the FDA, doing its best to protect us from poisoned food? With the resources at hand, maybe. But perhaps it’s not enough. Here’s why, based on the handling of … Continue reading
[Update: Jan 23 - 8 more recall notices ] [Update: Jan 21 - 7 more recall notices ] [Update: Jan 20 - 4 more recalls, including pet food!] As of late last night early late Wednesday morning night Friday morning, … Continue reading