Would you eat this? Or this?

Article Abstract:

Some 70% of the chicken sold in the US is contaminated because government controls have been relaxed to allow cost-cutting processes that are unsanitary. Bivalve mollusks are often a source of infection, but there no government warnings against raw shellfish. Consumers should use careful food handling to prevent illness.

Prevention, Foodborne diseases, Chickens, Contamination, Food contamination, Shellfish

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There are 20,000 new foods a year. So why can't you find them in your supermarket?

Article Abstract:

Supermarkets make it difficult to introduce new food products through a system that requires manufacturers to pay for space on their shelves. Thus, a product may typically cost $1 million to introduce into the market, and the practice allows only major producers to dominate consumers' choices.

Food industry, Marketing, Supermarkets, New products, Product introduction

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The female condom

Article Abstract:

The Food and Drug Administration is likely to grant approval to the female condom even though the device is only 78% effective in preventing pregnancy and its effectiveness in preventing sexually transmitted disease has not been established.

Innovations, Condoms, Contraceptives, Vaginal, Vaginal contraceptives

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