The announcement came as pet food manufacturer Menu Foods expanded its recall because of possible cross-contamination between melamine-tainted products and other foods made in the same period. While Acheson said he remains confident that none of the products contaminated with melamine ended up as an ingredient in human food, he noted that some poultry and hogs ate feed including some of the recalled pet food. Acheson said the inspections began this week, covering both human and pet food...

Department of Agriculture must conduct a detailed scientific study of Roundup Ready alfalfa's effect on the environment and other alfalfa varieties before deciding whether to approve it. Alfalfa, which is used for livestock feed and can be planted in spring or fall, is a major crop grown on about 21 million acres in the country. SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge Thursday barred the planting of genetically engineered alfalfa nationwide until the government can adequately study the crop's...

Thursday May 3rd, 2007 .comment on this Story . Read Comments WASHINGTON (AP) - Government inspectors are checking food makers who use protein concentrates to make sure none of the contaminated products found in pet food have reached other products, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. Thursday May 3rd, 2007 .comment on this Story . Read Comments WASHINGTON (AP) - Government inspectors are checking food makers who use protein concentrates to make sure none of the contaminated...

Georgia (default) Verdana Times New Roman Arial A federal judge extended his nationwide ban on the planting of genetically engineered alfalfa Thursday and faulted federal officials for approving an herbicide-resistant strain of the crop without studying the dangers of contaminating other farmers' alfalfa or breeding tougher weeds. Georgia (default) Verdana Times New Roman Arial A federal judge extended his nationwide ban on the planting of genetically engineered alfalfa Thursday and...

WASHINGTON About 20 million chickens being raised for human consumption in several states ate feed made with melamine-tainted pet food and have been placed on a marketing hold to keep them from entering the food supply, Agriculture Department officials said Friday night. Feds: 20 million chickens put on 'hold' over tainted feed . Chron.com - Houston Chronicle. WASHINGTON About 20 million chickens being raised for human consumption in several states ate feed made with melamine-tainted pet...