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McDonald's, Food Safety Officials Scrutinize Onions in E. Coli Outbreak

The CDC is investigating Quarter Pounders as the possible source of the food-safety crisis, with one death and dozens of illnesses across 10 states.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

The E.coli strain linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders is a leading cause of food poisoning

The CDC announced that an E. coli outbreak had been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in 10 states, causing at least 49 illnesses, 10 hospitalizations and one death.

A food safety crisis is the last thing McDonald’s needs on its menu

Fast-food chain may be able to contain outbreak quickly but the risk is it will have already deterred inflation-weary diners

World - Financial Times - October 24

On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food

Western Lake Erie is an ideal environment for the bacteria that make up algae

Health - ABC News - October 22

What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli

An E. coli outbreak is believed to be linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. Food safety experts explain why some types of produce have a higher risk of contamination.

Chef Michael Mina is showcasing foods from his heritage

Chef Michael Mina, who opened his first New York City restaurant this year, is showcasing foods from his heritage in the cookbook "My Egypt"

In key swing states, the lines at food banks are growing longer

Across the rural communities and industrial towns of western Michigan, semitrucks hauling thousands of pounds of food are pulling up to church parking lots and community centers where growing lines ...

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

The Curious Case of a Temple Sweet: How Food Increasingly Divides India

A Hindu politician has accused his Christian predecessor of allowing a temple’s sanctity to be violated with an animal product.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Petrol and food prices will fall thanks to oil glut, says World Bank

Downward trend in oil price from higher production, falling demand in China and clean energy to continue. Business live – latest updates Petrol and food prices will fall over the next two ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

How an urban farming nonprofit in California is addressing food insecurity

The "CBS Mornings'" series "Rebuilding America" shows how a California organization is helping to provide neighbors with better access to fruits and vegetables in food deserts.

What to know about recall concerns, U.S food safety

Concerns are growing over food safety in the U.S. after recent food recalls stemming from E. coli and listeria outbreaks. Keith Schneider, a food safety professor at the University of Florida, ...

Robert Lighthizer: Trump’s China Trade Warrior and ‘Food Fight’ Referee

If Donald J. Trump regains the presidency, his former U.S. trade representative could lead his quest to slap punishing tariffs on foreign trading partners.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

FarmboxRx founder Ashley Tyrner on changing the game in food accessibility

As founder and CEO of FarmboxRx, Ashley Tyrner is making healthy food accessible in areas where it's hardest to find. Her service has delivered produce to over 2.7 million households, helping ...

Delta pauses hot meal service on dozens of Detroit flights citing 'food safety issue' at caterer

Delta said its caterer "immediately shut down hot food production" and then suspended operations from the Detroit facility.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Harris urges Israel to ramp up Gaza aid, citing UN food report

Vice President Harris on Sunday pushed for Israel to ramp up aid to Gaza, citing a World Food Programme (WFP) report. “The UN reports that no food has entered northern Gaza in nearly 2 weeks. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Delta pauses hot meal service on dozens of Detroit flights citing 'food safety issue' at caterer

Delta Air Lines had to suspend hot meal service on more than 200 flights out of its Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport hub over the past several days because of a “food safety issue.”

Delta cancels meal service on more than 200 flights over food safety issue

Delta scrapped meal service from hundreds of flights over weekend due to safety issue at food production facility.

Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says

Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Amazon is using tech from a Khosla Ventures-backed startup to run robot warehouses at Whole Foods

Fulfil's technology will enable shoppers to purchase items that are not stocked at Whole Foods, such as Coca-Cola soda and Kellogg's cereals.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years

Landmark review says urgent action needed to conserve resources and save ecosystems that supply fresh water. More than half the world’s food production will be at risk of failure within the next 25 ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

From fashion to the food industry: 11 ways that weight-loss drugs have changed the world

The growing – and sometimes secret – use of drugs containing semaglutide has had a huge impact on how we live … but where will it end?. For a phenomenon that has such visible results, there is huge ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Bad buffet behaviour is out of control. So should we be fined for our food waste? | Emma Beddington

I have unbridled lust when faced with a buffet – as do many others. But penalties for overfilling our plates are only one possible answer .... Should you be penalised for having eyes bigger than ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Federal officials say E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has sickened at least 49 people

Health - ABC News - October 22

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McDonald's, Food Safety Officials Scrutinize Onions in E. Coli Outbreak

The E.coli strain linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders is a leading cause of food poisoning

A food safety crisis is the last thing McDonald’s needs on its menu

On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food

What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli

Chef Michael Mina is showcasing foods from his heritage

In key swing states, the lines at food banks are growing longer

The Curious Case of a Temple Sweet: How Food Increasingly Divides India

Petrol and food prices will fall thanks to oil glut, says World Bank

How an urban farming nonprofit in California is addressing food insecurity

What to know about recall concerns, U.S food safety

Robert Lighthizer: Trump’s China Trade Warrior and ‘Food Fight’ Referee

FarmboxRx founder Ashley Tyrner on changing the game in food accessibility

Delta pauses hot meal service on dozens of Detroit flights citing 'food safety issue' at caterer

Harris urges Israel to ramp up Gaza aid, citing UN food report

Delta pauses hot meal service on dozens of Detroit flights citing 'food safety issue' at caterer

Delta cancels meal service on more than 200 flights over food safety issue

Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says

Amazon is using tech from a Khosla Ventures-backed startup to run robot warehouses at Whole Foods

Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years

From fashion to the food industry: 11 ways that weight-loss drugs have changed the world

Bad buffet behaviour is out of control. So should we be fined for our food waste? | Emma Beddington

Federal officials say E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has sickened at least 49 people

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