The American Diet: 53 Gallons of Soda, 42 Pounds of Corn Syrup, 200 Pounds of MeatSeptember 17th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
The average American eats. A lot. As a new infographic points out, per year, food intake per person can amount to some 200 pounds of meat, 85 pounds of fat, 415 pounds of vegetables, 31 pounds of cheese, 53 gallons of soda and 42 pounds of high fructose corn syrup. Read More:The American Diet: 53 Gallons of Soda, 42 Pounds of Corn Syrup, 200 Pounds of MeatMcLab Burgers Coming Soon? New Advances in Lab-Grown Meat Technology Say YesSeptember 13th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Eating meat grown in labs rather than from the carcass of a once living cow, pig or chicken is inching closer to reality every day as scientists have agreed to some key positions concerning issues surrounding cultured meat production. Read More:McLab Burgers Coming Soon? New Advances in Lab-Grown Meat Technology Say YesEurope Spending Millions to Get You to Eat Bug BurgersSeptember 8th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
While many cultures, particularly in the developing world, rely on insects as a large part of their diets, the very thought can incite a nose-up-turning reaction from Westerners—bug eating is ratings boost fodder for gross-out reality show television, but not dinner at a five star restaurant. But, the European Union aims to change that with a push towards entomophagy, the scientific name for eating insects. Read More:Europe Spending Millions to Get You to Eat Bug BurgersUSDA Study Says Factory Farms Are Worse for the Environment than Pasture-RaisedJuly 10th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Pasture-raised livestock naysayers may want to have a look at the findings of a recent USDA study on the effects cows raised in a more natural setting have on the health of the environment. Read More:USDA Study Says Factory Farms Are Worse for the Environment than Pasture-RaisedSecretive Factory Farms Push for Felony Penalties of InvestigatorsApril 7th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
A Florida bill passed late last month making any photos obtained from illegal entry to a factory farm a misdemeanor crime. The proposed felony targeted trespassers, typically animal rights advocates capturing abusive and neglectful conditions, but the Florida Senate Committee downgraded the violation. Read More:Secretive Factory Farms Push for Felony Penalties of InvestigatorsGot Antibiotic-Resistant-Make-You-Sick Milk?December 27th, 2010 - Jill Ettinger
Recent research published by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment reveals a growing number of antibiotic resistant strains of pathogens used in livestock animals. Read More:Got Antibiotic-Resistant-Make-You-Sick Milk?Map Reveals Massive Increase in Factory FarmingDecember 10th, 2010 - Jill Ettinger
If you haven’t seen it yet, Food & Water Watch launched an incredible updated version of its online Factory Farm Map. Users are able to view the locations and drastically increased numbers of factory farms between 1997 and 2007. Sort by cattle, dairy cows, pigs, broiler and layer chickens, or view them all at once to see the massive impact factory farming has on our country. Read More:Map Reveals Massive Increase in Factory FarmingNew Egg Recall Affects Consumers in 8 StatesNovember 9th, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently notified Cal-Maine that a routine sample taken at Ohio Fresh Eggs tested positive for the bacterium. The affected eggs were processed Oct. 9–12 and distributed to food wholesalers and retailers in Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. No illnesses have been reported to date. Read More:New Egg Recall Affects Consumers in 8 StatesFDA Should Shut Down Iowa Egg FarmOctober 26th, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
After the recall, DeCoster was required to outline corrective actions in a formal letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Not surprisingly, the agency has found his proposed measures to be sorely lacking. Kansas City District Director John W. Thorsky has sent DeCoster a warning letter that requires “prompt and aggressive actions” to correct a host of unresolved problems. If DeCoster fails to comply, the FDA can enjoin his company from selling eggs or seize the foul farm. Read More:FDA Should Shut Down Iowa Egg FarmBook Explores Threats to Family FarmsOctober 15th, 2010 - Barbara Feiner
Zecchinelli’s target: the National Animal Identification System (NAIS)—a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that collects data on farm animals. The book exposes how the USDA provides loopholes for massive industrial farms, favoring corporate operations at the expense of family farmers and consumers. Read More:Book Explores Threats to Family Farms |
