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December 19, 2002

Tyson latest 'Big Food' firm sued over health issues

Tyson Foods is facing a lawsuit over claims that it's misleading consumers by saying its chicken products are 'all natural' and heart-healthy.
The suit was filed Wednesday by nonprofit health and research group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in San Francisco. It comes on the heels of a recent Consumer Reports study that nearly half of all chickens it tested were contaminated with bacteria.

December 16, 2002

New Evidence That Diet Plays Role in Parkinson's

Men--but not women--who eat a lot of dairy products appear to have a slightly higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease (news - web sites), but researchers cautioned that more study is needed to confirm the finding.

Vegetarian diet 'cuts heart risk'

Eating more vegetables and soya-based products may be as effective at reducing cholesterol as medication.

Vegetarian diet 'cuts heart risk'

Eating more vegetables and soya-based products may be as effective at reducing cholesterol as medication.

Fish Farms Become Feedlots of the Sea

If you bought a salmon filet in the supermarket recently or ordered one in a restaurant, chances are it was born in a plastic tray here, or a place just like it.

Fish Farms Become Feedlots of the Sea

If you bought a salmon filet in the supermarket recently or ordered one in a restaurant, chances are it was born in a plastic tray here, or a place just like it.

Some pigs intended to be protected in Florida headed to the slaughterhouse

Florida voters who supported a constitutional amendment to protect pregnant pigs are getting a small lesson in the law of unintended consequences - because of their vote, the pigs are being killed.

Some pigs intended to be protected in Florida headed to the slaughterhouse

Florida voters who supported a constitutional amendment to protect pregnant pigs are getting a small lesson in the law of unintended consequences - because of their vote, the pigs are being killed.

December 13, 2002

Analyst says poultry growers oblivious to poor

Chicken producers have grown so used to seeing birds in cages with half their feathers missing that they believe it's normal, says the North American guru on livestock behaviour.

Analyst says poultry growers oblivious to poor

Chicken producers have grown so used to seeing birds in cages with half their feathers missing that they believe it's normal, says the North American guru on livestock behaviour.

PETA spokeswoman braves Akron cold

The crisp, cold weather didn't deter the Lettuce Lady from handing out Veggie Burgers in front of the Burger King on Wooster Road in Akron on Thursday.

PETA spokeswoman braves Akron cold

The crisp, cold weather didn't deter the Lettuce Lady from handing out Veggie Burgers in front of the Burger King on Wooster Road in Akron on Thursday.

December 11, 2002

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found in U.S. Poultry

Three times more antibiotics by weight are fed to poultry in the United States than humans consume, and the poultry industry's use of antibiotics is a health risk to American turkey and chicken eaters, according to two independent studies released today.

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found in U.S. Poultry

Three times more antibiotics by weight are fed to poultry in the United States than humans consume, and the poultry industry's use of antibiotics is a health risk to American turkey and chicken eaters, according to two independent studies released today.

December 05, 2002

chickens living in "unimaginably cruel conditions"

Miyun Park, the president of Washington-based Compassion Over Killing, and a colleague sneaked into Red Bird Egg Farms in Millington, 40 miles east of Baltimore, six times from August to November, discovering the hens in cages the size of a filing cabinet drawer.

chickens living in "unimaginably cruel conditions"

Miyun Park, the president of Washington-based Compassion Over Killing, and a colleague sneaked into Red Bird Egg Farms in Millington, 40 miles east of Baltimore, six times from August to November, discovering the hens in cages the size of a filing cabinet drawer.

December 02, 2002

Web ideas for vegetarian holiday meals

The Internet provides a vast selection of veggie recipes as well as various sales pitches for meat substitutes like tofu turkey to help you make tasty and festive victuals while avoiding poultry, pork, beef or seafood.

Web ideas for vegetarian holiday meals

The Internet provides a vast selection of veggie recipes as well as various sales pitches for meat substitutes like tofu turkey to help you make tasty and festive victuals while avoiding poultry, pork, beef or seafood.