food and drink

A Sequel to the McDonald's Coffee Case

January 27, 2010 10:30

A man going through a McDonald's drive-thru in Virginia was allegedly burned by the grease from a chicken sandwich. When he took a bite, “the grease from the inside of the chicken sandwich spread out all over my bottom lip,...

FDA to Look at BPA

January 16, 2010 15:40

In a course change, the FDA announced that it would be attempting to change BPA's status from "food additive" to "food conduct substance" and that it would be engaging in an extensive safety review of the product, which is in...

Food security remains critical issue for seniors

Kim Dayton
January 11, 2010 15:28

The recently released report, "Household Food Security in the United States, 2008" from the United States Department of Agriculture reinforces a recent report issued by the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) at a Congressional briefing on November 19,...

FDA Warning Letters to Caffeinated Alcohol drink makers

Donna M. Bryne
November 15, 2009 18:03

From the Wall Street Journal: WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration is taking aim at caffeinated alcoholic drinks, saying it will pull them off the market unless manufacturers can prove the beverages are safe to drink. On Friday, the...

The Chocolate Show at Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City

Arthur S. Leonard
October 31, 2009 01:27

This afternoon I spent some time at The Chocolate Show, an annual event that has been held in recent years at the Metropolitan Pavilion, a handsome event space on West 18th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues in Manhattan. This...This afternoon I spent some time at The Chocolate Show, an annual...