McDonald's to give Happy Meals a nutrition makeover
McDonald's to give Happy Meals a nutrition makeover After coming under pressure from consumer groups, McDonald's will soon tweak its popular kids'…
Pepsi to stop selling sugary drinks in schools worldwide
Pepsi to stop selling sugary drinks in schools worldwide PepsiCo announced this week plans to voluntarily stop selling sugary drinks in primary and secondary…
Government regulation of sodium needed, say Canadian physicians
Government regulation of sodium needed, say Canadian physicians It's a well-known fact that excessive sodium consumption is linked to high blood pressure,…
Check labels for phosphorus additives in fresh meat
Check labels for phosphorus additives in fresh meat Food companies often "enhance" fresh meat and poultry products with the minerals…
Junk food to be fortified with vitamins?
Junk food to be fortified with vitamins? A controversy is brewing among public health experts and the food industry as Canada inches closer to allowing food…
PepsiCo to put caffeine count on its labels
PepsiCo to put caffeine count on its labels The Canadian division of PepsiCo announced yesterday it will voluntarily redesign the packaging on its beverages…
Trans fat ban backed by the American Medical Association
Trans fat ban backed by the American Medical Association The American Medical Association threw its weight behind legislation to ban the use of artificial…
Chocolate coins recalled due to melamine risk
Chocolate coins recalled due to melamine risk To initiate a voluntary recall, retailers are advised to stop distributing Sherwood Brands Pirate's Gold…
Fresh Obessions mushrooms recalled for Listeria
Fresh Obessions mushrooms recalled for Listeria An Ontario-based mushroom grower is recalling one of its products, saying it could be contaminated with…
Listeriosis outbreak leads to recall of Maple Leaf meat products
Listeriosis outbreak leads to recall of Maple Leaf meat products Health authorities in Ontario have confirmed 13 cases of listeriosis - a food-borne illness…