Formula for disaster The Chinese government is investigating makers of infant formula that tested positive for melamine, the same plasticky substance involved in last year’s pet food scandal. So far, one baby has died and another 50 have been hospitalized for kidney stones. Marion Nestle, who is as freaked out as us but knows a lot about melamine, is with the FDA on this one, encouraging folks to read labels and steer clear of Chinese formula.
Take Back the Filter So, you’ve taken back the tap. Now, what to do with all those un-recyclable filters? Tell Clorox to take them back, too.
Just a taste Earlier this week, the Ethicurean posted their first digest (albeit a “mini”) in what seems like ages. Yum!
A cool Canadian campaign Our neighbors to the north, still reeling from the listeria outbreak that started back in August, are taking advantage of their upcoming elections by asking candidates to commit to food safety. (via Marketwatch)
Gustav’s impact serious for farmers Economists for the Louisiana State University Ag Center estimate that Louisiana farmers face economic losses between $370 and $450 million in the wake of Hurricane Gustav. Those numbers don’t come close to losses from Katrina and Rita, but the soaring prices of fuel and fertilizers, combined with the impact of Gustav, have left farmers even more vulnerable than they were three years ago.
That’s right Biotech proponents and other organic naysayers point to the food crisis as evidence that organic is too expensive. Grist shines a rational, even hopeful light on organics, which will have enjoyed double-digit rises by the end of this year.
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