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FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

CBS News - Jan. 6

FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods

The FDA set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruit, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to reduce kids’ exposure to the toxic metal.

NBC News - Jan. 6

World Food Programme says its convoy was hit in the Gaza Strip

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Is any amount of alcohol safe to drink, in light of surgeon general’s cancer warning?

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended that labels on alcoholic beverages be updated to include a warning about cancer risk.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Sugary drinks linked to millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases – study

Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in Africa. Sugary drinks are responsible for more than 2.2m new cases of diabetes and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Middle East crisis live: Israeli forces ‘fired on World Food Programme convoy in Gaza’

Statement from UN agency ‘strongly condemns horrifying incident’ on Sunday which it says risked lives of staff. ‘This is basically a civil war’: West Bank in fear after shooting of journalist ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Michael Moss breaks down new FDA rules for "healthy" food labels

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Moss explains the FDA's new rules for "healthy" food labels, limits on added sugars, and the push for alcohol warning labels.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Finland fuels children’s future with financial literacy and food

World-beating ambition drives real-life business practice and free lunches for kids

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Fire at food market in northern China kills eight people and injures 15

Cause of fire in city of Zhangjiakou in Hebei province is under investigation. At least eight people have died and 15 are injured after a fire broke out at a food market in northern China, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

'There is no safe level' of alcohol to drink, doctor says—not even one glass of red wine per day

The U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy new Advisory suggests that even small amounts of alcohol could be harmful and may increase your risk of developing cancer.

CNBC - Jan. 4

Experts say high food prices are here to stay. Here's why

Some experts say there's really nothing the government can do about high food prices.

CNBC - Jan. 4

Lab-grown meat is the future for pet food – and that’s a huge opportunity for Britain | Lucy McCormick

While the EU and US hesitate, the UK can become world leader in this burgeoning – and cruelty-free – innovation. If the pet food industry were a country, it would rank as the world’s 60th biggest ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Fire at a food market in northern China kills at least 8 and injures 15

Chinese state media says a fire at a food market in northern China killed at least eight people and injured 15 others

ABC News - Jan. 4

U.S. Postal Service worker fatally stabbed inside NYC deli, reportedly over food dispute

A New York City woman was arrested in connection to the alleged fatal stabbing of a U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning on Alcoholic Drinks

Links between drinking and seven types of cancer prompted Vivek Murthy’s recommendation, which sent shares of beer, wine, and spirits prodcucers down worldwide.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Newsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on "ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Dry January made easy with non-alcoholic drink recipes

As Dry January gains popularity, mocktails are becoming a go-to for many. Food & Wine's executive wine editor Ray Isle shares recipes and tips for non-alcoholic indulgence.

CBS News - Jan. 3

‘They spread magic’: New Zealand’s ‘trail angels’ offer weary hikers food, showers and hope

A network of locals ready to provide a bed, a lift, or a box of chocolates to tired walkers along the Te Araroa trail has become a lifeline. American hiker Donna Barkley was weeks into walking New ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Evidence Against Drinking Has Grown. Will Federal Advice Change?

Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives?

The New York Times - Jan. 2

How to help UK farming waste less food

We don’t normally take lessons from the US on food but there is a lot to learn from America’s tax policies

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds

Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumb