ShanghaiDaily Wal-Mart China has apologized for selling ordinary pork as organic in three stores in the southwest city of Chongqing, the eighth time this year the local industry watchdog has uncovered illegal practices at the global retailer. The Chongqing Industry and Commerce Administration launched an investigation into the supermarket chain after receiving complaints that ordinary… Read more »
Unsafe Eggs Linked to U.S. Failure to Act
Washington Post By Lyndsey Layton Public health officials closed the books this month on an outbreak of salmonella illness that had sickened more than 1,900 people since May and led to the largest recall of eggs in U.S. history. Two Iowa egg farms drew most of the blame, triggering a congressional investigation, a federal criminal… Read more »
Visit the Cornucopia Organic Photo Galleries
Visit Cornucopia’s photo galleries for more snapshots of some of the most beautiful organic farms in the country.
DOJ’s Holder calls for Historic Era of Antitrust Enforcement in Agriculture
The Huffington Post Dave Murphy Once again rural America stands on the Edge of Hope Ankeny, IA – There are moments in a nation’s history that define it. For America’s remaining 2 million farmers (less than 1% of the population) and the more than 300 million eaters, the recent joint Department of Justice and Department… Read more »
Rest in Peace Vander Eyk Organic Dairy
Rest in Peace Vander Eyk Organic Dairy
Infant Formula Report
Updated May 2010 Replacing Mother – Imitating Human Breast Milk in the Laboratory details research questioning the benefits and safety of DHA oil from algae and ARA oil from fungus. DHA algal oil is added to nearly all brands of infant formula, and is often found in other foods and beverages, such as milk and… Read more »
