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Gluten-free label finally gets some teeth

The FDA is stepping up to enforce regulations on gluten-free labels, making foods safer for those with celiac disease.




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A safe way to dispose of unwanted pills at home

When there’s no take back program for unneeded or expired medications, the Pill Terminator makes them unpalatable to people and animals.




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Lawsuit prompts flurry of interest in eggless mayo

Unilever’s lawsuit against eggless Just Mayo for false advertising inadvertently gives the small producer invaluable free advertising.




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Deadly apples recalled for listeria

Seven people have died from an outbreak of listeria associated with apples. A California packing company has recalled Granny Smith, Gala and caramel apples.




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Mercury levels in Pacific yellowfin tuna on the rise

Likely caused by pollution, levels of mercury in Pacific yellowfin tuna have been on the rise steadily since 1998.




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Amy's Kitchen recalls products for possible listeria

The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.




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'Kids Eat Right' label to disappear as quickly as possible

The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use.




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Sabra Hummus recall: What you need to know

The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus. Find out if you have the affected products in your refrigerator.




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Congress isn't properly funding its food safety act

Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act four years ago but hasn’t given the FDA the money needed to implement the act.




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FDA suggests allowing blood donations by gay men — but of course there's a catch

Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory.




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Why Europe has better sunscreens than we do

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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FDA to finally tackle 'natural' food label

This is your chance to add your voice to the mix as the agency looks into what the label means.




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Humane animal testing startup helps sick pets and maybe human lives, too

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.




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What is genetically edited food?

The USDA says this method of tampering with a food's genes is not the same as genetically modifying it.




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FDA to test foods for glyphosate residue

Alliance for Natural Health-USA released tests on breakfast foods, and glyphosate was found in 11 of 24 samples. WHO says the chemical is probably carcinogenic.




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Would you eat 'clean meat?'

Lab-grown meat isn't even available yet, but rebranding efforts to make it sound more appealing are well underway.




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Should 'healthy' be a marketing label?

The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all.




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Nutella asks FDA to say it's not dessert

The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that.




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Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels

The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them.




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FDA to scrutinize risky homeopathic products

The FDA has announced that it's cracking down on homeopathic products, especially ones for children and infants.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Say goodbye to trans fats

FDA, WHO crack down on popular ingredient in processed foods.




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7 foods with more sodium than you think

We can't seem to agree on the right amount of sodium, but these foods add up quickly.




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My end-of-summer top 10 foodie bucket list

Don’t let fall sneak up on you without enjoying some of the experiences you’ve been meaning to get to.




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Hundreds of people 'pay it forward' at a single Starbucks location

At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them.




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Even Plato wrote about celebrity chefs

Who knew that one of the founders of Western philosophy had a favorite chef?




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Watch as second-graders handle fine dining beautifully

When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.)




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How to not accidentally order a $3,750 wine

There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment.




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'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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2015 food trend predictions: Ugly, smokey and smelly

But don't be put off by the headline: I'm excited about what I'm hearing about what's coming next year.




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New York chef offers broth in to-go cups

We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York.




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Your food will taste better if the chef can see you

Floor plans that let cooks see the people they're serving increase food quality and customer satisfaction.




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Meet the Cronut and 7 other hybrid desserts

Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac?




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Use psychological tricks to drop the pounds

Sure, you've tried everything to lose weight — but have you put your brain to work?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What is molecular gastronomy?

Hot ice cream, cocktails that look like large caviar eggs, and that love-it-or-hate-it foam are all products of molecular gastronomy.




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That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.




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Burger King takes soda off the kids' menu, but parents still have the final say

Changes on fast-food menus are a step in the right direction, but the task of finding healthy food falls to parents.




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Amy's Drive Thru will focus on fast organic food

As the organic food brand readies to open its first restaurant, traditional fast-food eateries are scrambling to catch up with consumers’ desires.




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5 tips for saving money at Starbucks

Starbucks raised its drink prices, but here's how to recoup the loss and maybe save a little extra.




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10 ways to dine alone, without technology

Nearly half of all meals are eaten solo, often at restaurants — meaning there are lots of opportunities.




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Foodies want a seat at this 16-year-old's counter

Flynn McCarry opens Eureka in NYC where his tasting menu will cost $160 and reservations are sold out.




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Maybe restaurant owners should stop whining about underground dining and start cooking

The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want




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Historic Taco Bell store evades demolition by taking brief road trip

Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home.



  • Arts & Culture

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Italian mayor puts kibosh on wood-fired pizza ovens

Neapolitan pies are served with a hint of smog in San Vitaliano.




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Do you spend more on groceries or dining out?

For the first time, Americans are spending more money eating out at restaurants than they spend on groceries, and it has to do with our lifestyles.




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Want to help earthquake victims? Eat for Italy

Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims.




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IKEA launches DIY dinner party venue in London

The pop-up space celebrates the 'joy of cooking together.'



  • Remodeling & Design

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Panera says its food is now 100 percent clean

Panera made good on its promise to get rid of 150 ingredients on its 'No No List,' but what does that mean?




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McDonald's just reinvented the straw (and it's pretty cool)

Smart people at McDonald's just solved the biggest milkshake problem of our time with Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (STRAW).




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Get this lady some vegan schmear, stat!

Actress Lisa Edelstein urges Einstein Bros. Bagels to add vegan cream cheese to its menu, because so everyone can 'enjoy a good schmear.'




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Is your favorite restaurant on the James Beard Award finalist list?

The 2017 finalist list is out for the James Bear Awards — the 'Oscars' of the food world.