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- Kellogg pulls immunity claims from Rice Krispies
  
  Kellogg Co. says it will pull immunity claims from its Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes amid the public's growing concern about swine flu. more »
- Lawmakers, FDA to meet on raw oysters
  
  Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., said she hopes the delegation can persuade the FDA to find a solution that will protect the public health, yet not endanger an industry critical to Louisiana. more »
- Feds powerless to recall toxic trinkets
  
  Tests are turning up dangerous levels of lead in children's jewelry, but the federal government can't compel companies to recall the toxic trinkets, says a new report by Canada's environmental watchdog. more »
- Bishops ask banana growers to stop aerial spraying
  
  Four members of the Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference of the Philippines have challenged the banana industry to exercise corporate responsibility by stopping the aerial spraying of chemicals in banana plantations in Mindanao. more »
- Trade chaos looms as GM crops proliferate
  
  Border agents in Europe blocked shipments of soybeans from the United States -- totaling more than 200,000 tons -- after finding minute traces of GM corn that, while approved in the U.S., had not been cleared for import in Europe. more »
- Depression link to processed food
  
  Eating a diet high in processed food increases the risk of depression, research suggests. more »
- Study cites prevalence of BPA
  
  A new test conducted for Consumer Reports magazine found bisphenol A leaching into food from nearly all cans, including those marked "BPA-free" and "organic." more »
- E. coli kills 2 and sickens many; focus is on beef
  
  Two people, one from New Hampshire and another from upstate New York, have died after eating ground beef that may be responsible for an E. coli outbreak. more »
- Bug spray likely killed infant, injured 2 in South Carolina
  
  Bug spray that produces a fog to kill insects is likely to blame for the death of a 10-month-old South Carolina boy, and his 2-year-old brother was critically injured by the fumes, authorities said Monday. more »
- Soy foods: eating too much of a good thing might be bad, scientists say
  
  Seeking healthful foods, Americans are eating more soy than ever. But recent research with animals shows that consuming large amounts could have harmful effects on female fertility and reproductive development. more »
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Ecological Intelligence

Daniel Goleman, the author of the best selling book Emotional Intelligence, has just published a new book called Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Changes Everything. more »

Buying Organic Food

Organic Foods are the fastest growing food segment in the United states, having grown from $11 billion in sales in the United States in 2001 to more than $20 billion today. more »

GoodGuide Transparency Manifesto

Three simple things everyone should know about their food but don't: Where did it come from? How was it made? What's in it? more »

High Fructose Corn Syrup

The USDA estimates that the average American consumes 17 teaspoons of HFCS every day and yet it provides no nutritional benefits and can contribute to excess calories in the diet. more »

Food Disclosure

Was your lunch made in China? Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is finally being implemented in the United States. more »

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