Food Politics by Marion Nestle

10 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• New Book Examines Prison Food as Tool of Punishment and Inequality · Chin Jou's new book argues that US prison food dehumanizes inmates and exacerbates violence and inequality.
• US DOJ Sues Raw Pet Food Maker Over Pathogen Risks · The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Darwin's Natural Pet Products for selling adulterated raw pet food.
• Agricultural Sector Concentration Reaches Oligopoly Levels · A report reveals that five key agricultural sectors and phosphate fertilizers are controlled by oligopolies.
• GAO Report: Millions of U.S. Workers Rely on Medicaid and SNAP · A GAO report reveals millions of U.S. workers, including those at large corporations, rely on Medicaid and SNAP.
• Industry-Funded Study Links Dog Food to Slower Epigenetic Aging · A pilot study funded by JustFoodForDogs suggests minimally processed human-grade diets slow epigenetic aging in dogs.
• Global Hunger Declines in 2025, But Costs Remain Barrier to Healthy Diets · FAO report shows global hunger fell for the third year, yet high food costs hinder SDG 2 progress.
• CDC and FDA Warn on Pet Food Contamination and Safety Risks · CDC and FDA highlight germs and vitamin issues in pet food, urging veterinary consultation.
• FDA Issues Nonbinding Guidance on Fresh-Cut Produce Safety · FDA releases new nonbinding guidance for processors to minimize biological hazards in ready-to-eat fresh-cut produce.
• RFK Jr. Celebrates FDA GRAS Notification Rule Closing Loophole · RFK Jr. announced a proposed FDA rule requiring mandatory notifications for GRAS food additives.
• Industry-Funded Study Finds Broccoli Powder Fails to Boost Exercise Recovery · A study funded by The Smarter Food Company found broccoli powder did not improve exercise performance or reduce oxidative stress.