Energy Drink Battle Escalates As Monster Energy Makes Bold Move
More and more people have become worried about the impact that energy drinks could have on the safety of teenagers, whose growing bodies are largely thought not to be able to handle heightened levels of caffeine the way that an adult could. But energy drink makers are fighting these accusations at every turn, and a… read more
Coroner Cites Extreme Coke Consumption as Factor in Woman’s Death
Did heightened amounts of caffeine and sugar stemming from the consumption of the most popular soft drink in the world contribute to the death of a New Zealand woman? One coroner believes that it could at least be considered a factor. Three years ago, the aforementioned mother of eight died after going into cardiac arrest. … read more
FDA Research Shows Need For Updated Nutrition Label
We’ve all grown accustomed to following the Nutrition Facts label on food when deciding what to purchase. But the Food and Drug Administration believes that the label is due for an update, and they plan to introduce a rule that would require food manufacturers to follow new guidelines when it comes to what they put… read more
FDA Denies Bid to Get High Fructose Corn Syrup Renamed
The Food and Drug Administration has opted not to allow the makers of high fructose corn syrup to change the name of the product. The Corn Refiners Association was hoping to get high fructose corn syrup’s name changed to the more pleasant-sounding “corn sugar.” They petitioned the FDA way back in 2010, and justified the… read more
Some Citizens Demand New Warning Labels on Non-Intact Meat
Some government officials would like to see new warning labels on certain cuts of meat. At issue is the process known as mechanical tenderization. The process involves using either needles or blades to help tenderize tough cuts of certain types of meat. It works by breaking down meat’s connective tissues and muscle fibers, and in… read more
Petition to FDA Seeks Genetically Engineered Food Label
A campaign to get genetically engineered foods labelled as such by the Food and Drug Administration looks to be gaining support. The Just Label It Campaign has filed a petition with the FDA to make such labeling a rule, and they have released a statement claiming that more than one million people have pledged their… read more
New Standardized Food Labeling System in Our Future?
In an effort to make food labels easier to understand, the Institute of Medicine is lobbying for a new standard food labeling system, according to recent news reports. The group hopes that the new labels, which would be similar to the Energy-Star ratings used for appliances, will make it easier to make well-informed choices about… read more