Archives for August 20, 2007

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Almonds must be pasteurized as of September, says USDA

By  Lorraine Heller

A request for a delay in the implementation of new pasteurization requirements for almonds has been rejected by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which has said that the new requirements will come into effect on September 1, 2007.

Spiderman and The Simpsons are food baddies, says Which?

By  Jess Halliday

Consumer watchdog Which? has launched a new campaign to oust cartoon characters from unhealthy snack advertising, claiming that superheros are being exploited to encourage kids to clamour for foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt.

Whole milk passes UK junk food test

By  Neil Merrett

Whole milk will not be blacklisted as a product unsuitable to be advertised on children's television in the UK, the Food Standards Agency has revealed.