A Scandal Over Meat Safety?

Trevor Butterworth
Michigan Democrats raise fears over “revolutionary” meat packaging process that reduces risk of E. coli, keeps meat fresh longer. Food safety experts say politicians misleading public on science. Is a massive Washington lobbying effort by rival Michigan-based company behind smear campaign? …more
Originally published October 26, 2007

So, What Made Me an Addict?

Maia Szalavitz
“Many people think they know what addiction is,” writes STATS’ Maia Szalavitz in the Washington Post, “but despite non-experts’ willingness to opine on its treatment and whether Britney or Lindsay’s rehab was tough enough, the term is still a battleground. Is addiction a disease? A moral weakness? A disorder caused by drug or alcohol [...]

Healthiest Food Poses Greatest Risk When Eating Out

Trevor Butterworth
Healthinspections.com analyses CDC data and finds lettuce salads and raw veggies are the leading cause of food poisoning in restaurants… more
Originally published August 8, 2007