Scientists Want to Breed Healthier Swine…
Bacon is the Star Trek of the meat world. It’s cult following is second only to Comicon. Now, I don’t eat meat, but in my travels I’ve seen deep-fried bacon, canned bacon and even chocolate covered...
View ArticlePork Wars
The first wrongful-death lawsuit in the H1N1 flu outbreak has been filed by Texas paramedic Steven Trunnell on behalf of his late wife, the first U.S. resident to die of virus-related complications....
View ArticlePig Farm Raid Finds Maggot-Eaten Pigs
I don’t eat meat and no, I don’t have any animal rights agenda, but I do think all animals should be treated humanely. And that goes double for food animals. I can’t imagine eating sick or badly...
View ArticleRighteous Porkchop
You may recognize Nicolette Hahn Niman’s last name. Her husband, Bill, founded Niman Ranch years before they met, and it has become a leading supplier of natural, humanely raised beef, pork, lamb, and...
View ArticleHot Dog Stand
Hot dogs get a bad reputation, and deservedly so. They’re high in saturated fat, sodium, nitrates, cancer-causing compounds and pig parts I have no desire to eat. But summer isn’t the same without a...
View ArticleShould Hot Dogs Carry Warning Labels?
New Jersey seems to be the new hotbed for food-related litigation. Yesterday, I wrote about the Denny’s excess-sodium lawsuit. Now, three Garden State residents are suing Nathan’s Famous, Kraft...
View ArticleSwine Flu a Possibility in Minnesota Pigs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is testing some Minnesota pigs to confirm whether they are infected with the H1N1 virus (swine flu). If so, this would be the first U.S. case of H1N1 in a...
View ArticleThis Little Piggy Has Swine Flu
As we reported on Saturday, pigs on display at the Minnesota State Fair were undergoing confirmatory tests to determine whether they were infected with H1N1 (swine flu). Earlier today, Agriculture...
View ArticleProcessed Meats Linked to Higher Heart Disease, Diabetes Risks
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have found that eating processed red meat—bacon, sausage or processed deli meats—was associated with a 42% higher risk of heart disease and 19%...
View ArticleLeftovers Rule at Dickson’s Farmstand
Whether you hate leftovers or love them (yes, you have to a pick a team), we can all agree that the pile of little bits collected and turned into gourmet grub at Dickson’s Farmstand is top notch. This...
View ArticleGerman Dioxin Scare Spreads: Countries Cracking Down
European health officials are now warning that the German dioxin outbreak may be worse than previously thought – extending beyond tainted eggs – and prompting some countries to take harsher action....
View ArticleSpam-a-Lot or Spam-a-Little? You Decide
Back in the day when none of us knew any better, Spam — in all of its mottled, chunky-textured, shelf-stable glory — seemed like a relatively harmless, utterly convenient and seriously budget friendly...
View ArticleSmithfield, World's Largest Pork Producer, Now Belongs To China
China continues to be in food industry news this week with a takeover of Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, by a Chinese firm, Shuanghui International Holdings, Ltd. Smithfield’s...
View ArticleChipotle’s Beans Are Now Vegetarian Friendly!
Good news vegetarians and vegans, you can now eat the pinto beans at Chipotle with a clear conscience; they’re no longer made with pork. “Hooray!” you shout. But wait just one second: it has taken...
View ArticlePut Down the Pork Chops! US Pork is Hazardous to Your Health
While bacon-anything gets a free pass in the foodie world, the reality is that pork is a dirty business–for the pigs, for the environment and for public health. China’s pork industry is buying up US...
View Article5 Ways to Cook With Stone Fruits in Savory Recipes
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and for many of us that means we need to pack in as much as possible of the season’s last bounty of stone fruits. If you’re looking for new ways to enjoy them, try...
View ArticleRoasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Apple Cider and Rosemary
This roasted pork tenderloin recipe exudes fall flare and warmth: a hint of apple fruit, a woodsy rosemary aroma, and a bare-bones, robust pan-sauce gravy. It’s foolproof to master and takes just...
View Article‘Big Meat’ and WTO Get Country of Origin Labeling Shut Down
Country of origin labeling (COOL) regulations that tell customers where animals raised for meat were born, raised and slaughtered, are being eliminated after pressure from the meat industry and the...
View ArticleUSDA Proposes Lifting Meat Processing Line Speed Caps in Pork Plants
iStock/IP Galanternik D.U. The USDA released a proposed rule Friday to lift caps on line speeds in meat processing plants, granting individual facilities the power to determine how quickly pork can be...
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