Food – Page 30 – People's World

Dangerous bacteria found on meat in Michigan, and nationwide

May 17, 2011 By Susan Webb

Meat samples from Detroit-area supermarkets contained antibiotic-resistant Staphlococcus aurea bacteria, scientists at Wayne State University reported this week. But it's not just Michigan.

Imperialist bullying sharpens in Haiti

January 4, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Foreign intervention in Haiti is as problematic as ever, including food aid that is undoing Haiti's economy and independence.

Salt, health, and socialism

November 3, 2010 By Thomas Riggins

An Australian research team found that when the state imposes mandatory limits to the amount of salt private industry adds to processed foods, people are healthier.

Ariz. tea party candidate: No government regulation of salmonella

October 26, 2010 By John Wojcik

In Arizona, Republican candidate Jesse Kelley, for the U.S. House in the 8th District, has come out strongly in favor of salmonella outbreaks. He, like many Republicans denying the obvious need for better enforcement of health...

Solving the problem of Cuban agriculture

September 6, 2010 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Revolutionary Cuba, no stranger to big problems, now faces another major challenge: agricultural production.