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health4 months ago

RFK Jr. and MAHA Drive Divisive Food and Vaccine Debates in America

The 'Make America Healthy Again' movement led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sparking a national debate on food and public health, with increased scrutiny on ultra-processed foods and food production practices, but also causing controversy by undermining vaccine trust and scientific progress. While public interest in healthier eating is rising, political and ideological conflicts threaten to hinder scientific advancements and public health efforts.

via Axios|
#food-supply#health#kennedy-maha-movement
science1 year ago

Stranded Astronauts Face Challenges and Milestones in Extended Space Mission

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, stranded on the International Space Station due to issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft, are facing dwindling food supplies and are now consuming rehydrated freeze-dried soup using water recycled from sweat and urine. Originally intended for an eight-day mission, their stay has extended to six months, with a SpaceX Dragon craft scheduled to bring them back to Earth in February.

via Outkick|
#astronauts#food-supply#international-space-station
health1 year ago

USDA Confirms Properly Cooked Beef Safe Despite Bird Flu Detection

Beef tissue from a sick dairy cow in Ohio tested positive for the bird flu virus, H5N1, but the meat did not enter the commercial food supply, which remains safe according to the USDA. The positive test raises concerns about the virus potentially entering the beef supply, though experts believe the risk to consumers is low if meat is cooked properly.

via The New York Times|
#beef-safety#bird-flu#food-supply
food1 year ago

Chick-fil-A's Chicken Change: What to Expect

Chick-fil-A will transition from serving No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) chicken to No Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine (NAIHM) chicken in the spring of 2024 due to supply reasons, allowing the use of antibiotics for animals only when necessary for their health. The company has also established an Animal Wellbeing Council of outside experts to ensure their approach to animal wellbeing aligns with or exceeds industry standards.

via WBRC|
#animal-wellbeing#antibiotics#chick-fil-a
economics1 year ago

"American Consumers Resisting Inflation-Driven Price Hikes, Says PA Food Supplier"

A Philadelphia-based food supplier warns that consumers are becoming resistant to higher prices as inflation continues to squeeze Americans, with Pennsylvania experiencing the highest grocery inflation rate of any state at 8.2% year-over-year. The average U.S. household is spending significantly more on everyday necessities due to inflation, and wholesale inflation rose more than expected in January. President Biden recently criticized grocery stores for high pricing, attributing it to "price gouging, junk fees, greedflation, shrinkflation."

via Fox Business|
#consumer-trends#economics#food-supply
business1 year ago

"Rising Demand for Prepper Food as Americans Prepare for Disaster in 2024, Says Army Vet"

Army veteran and Prepper All Naturals founder Jason Nelson notes a surge in demand for his company's cooked freeze-dried beef products as more Americans prepare for potential disasters amid concerns about food supply instability. Nelson, a combat-disabled veteran, emphasizes the importance of understanding the vulnerability of the U.S. food supply and advocates for families to calculate their caloric needs for emergency preparedness. He hopes his products can serve as a supplement for families to become more self-sustainable and start conversations about emergency prepping.

via Fox Business|
#business#emergency-preparedness#food-supply
disasterrescue-operations2 years ago

"International Expert Joins Rescue Mission to Deliver Food to Trapped Workers in Indian Tunnel"

Rescuers in India are attempting to send cooked food and establish a phone connection to 41 workers who have been trapped for eight days in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand state. The workers have access to light and supplies, including oxygen, dry food, water, and medicine. A second pipeline is being drilled to deliver cooked food, and officials are considering setting up an optical fiber connection to help the workers communicate with their families. Rescuers are exploring new plans to extract the workers, including drilling vertically from the top of the mountain. The cause of the tunnel collapse is still unknown.

via Reuters India|
#disasterrescue-operations#food-supply#india
climate-change2 years ago

China's Summer of Climate Devastation: A Harrowing Tale of Environmental Catastrophe

China has experienced a summer of extreme heat and devastating floods, with areas previously unaffected now being hit. Scientists attribute the increase in floods to climate change, warning that worse is yet to come. The recent floods have caused significant economic damage and impacted food supplies in the country. The number of floods recorded in China has increased tenfold in the past decade, with warmer temperatures leading to more intense rainfall and severe storms. Climate change is bringing once-a-century events into rotation with greater frequency, highlighting the need for better infrastructure and disaster preparedness. The global challenge of climate change requires collective action.

via BBC|
#china#climate-change#extreme-weather
environment2 years ago

"Microplastics in Soil: A Potential Pathway for Drug-Resistant Superbugs in Food"

Microplastics and nanoplastics, which are widely dispersed in agricultural soils, could contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the food supply. These plastics act as vectors for transmitting pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria into the food chain. Chemical substances and microorganisms stick to plastic, allowing bacteria to activate stress response genes that help them resist antibiotics. Bacteria on microplastics can also transfer genes through horizontal gene transfer, potentially increasing their virulence. While gene transfer in agricultural soil is currently hypothetical, ongoing laboratory studies aim to document this phenomenon. The presence of nanoplastics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in plant tissues raises concerns about food safety. Researchers emphasize the need to understand the impacts of microplastics in soil and advocate for biodegradable plastic alternatives.

via Phys.org|
#agricultural-industry#antibiotic-resistance#environment
politics2 years ago

North Korea's Satellite Launch Fails Miserably.

North Korea has called its botched military satellite launch last month the "gravest failure" at the ruling party's latest key meeting. The meeting also discussed ensuring self-sufficiency in food supply by increasing the country's agricultural output and meeting the annual grain production target. North Korea also vowed to continue developing its nuclear capability and strengthening solidarity with other countries that oppose what it called the "U.S. strategy for world supremacy." The country is under strict international sanctions over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, and its economy has been further strained by strict self-imposed border lockdowns aimed at stopping COVID-19 outbreaks.

via Reuters|
#food-supply#military-satellite-launch#north-korea
politics2 years ago

North Korea Vows Second Attempt After Failed Satellite Launch.

North Korea has called its botched military satellite launch last month the "gravest failure" at the ruling party's latest key meeting. The meeting also discussed ensuring self-sufficiency in food supply and continuing to develop its nuclear capability. The country is under strict international sanctions over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, and its economy has been further strained by strict self-imposed border lockdowns aimed at stopping COVID-19 outbreaks.

via Yahoo News|
#food-supply#military-satellite-launch#north-korea
food-and-agriculture2 years ago

Costco's Billion-Dollar Investment in $4.99 Rotisserie Chickens.

Costco's wholly owned subsidiary, Lincoln Premium Processing, built the first chicken slaughterhouse in America in years to ensure a steady supply of its iconic $4.99 rotisserie chicken. The plant has overcome massive floods, the pandemic, and winter storm Uri, which caused the energy grid to fail in Texas. The experience underscores the fragility of our food supply and the challenges of producing food as the climate crisis worsens. Forbes got a rare look inside the plant and the farm that raises chickens for Costco.

via Forbes|
#climate-crisis#costco#food-and-agriculture
environment2 years ago

Scientists Warn of Fungal Threat to Food Supply.

Fungal infections pose a significant threat to global food supply, with growers losing up to 23% of their crops to fungal infections every year. Due to their effects on five of the world's top calorie crops, fungi currently destroy enough food to provide 2,000 calories every day for one year to between 600 million and 4 billion people. Climate change, monocultures, and fungicide resistance are exacerbating the problem. Researchers warn that this could lead to a global health catastrophe caused by the rapid global spread of fungal infections as they develop increasing resistance in a warming world. However, researchers have developed new techniques that might enable a novel class of fungicides targeting multiple cellular mechanisms, and better farming practices could also reduce the risk of fungal outbreaks.

via ScienceAlert|
#agriculture#climate-change#crop-losses
health2 years ago

Experts warn of catastrophic threat to global food supply from fungal attacks.

Fungal disease, which destroys more crops than any other cause, is likely to become a greater global danger, especially to the food supply, warn researchers. Rising temperatures are greatly increasing the problem, and fungal pathogens are moving to higher latitudes. Fungi can adapt, and many have developed resistance to common fungicides. Malnutrition could become a more imminent threat than disease, and rising temperatures could make the fungi more tolerant of heat, making it possible they could jump to warm-blooded animals and humans.

via Newser|
#crop-losses#food-supply#fungal-disease