The News in Food

USDA to Push Through Almond Pasteurization Legislation (Washington Post) The USDA ruling that US almonds must be pasteurized will go into effect September 1, in spite of farmers’ requests to postpone the legislation.

Brits Ease Cattle Restrictions (New York Times) Concerns over cases of foot and mouth disease have been alleviated and ceased. Cattle are free to move about the UK.

News Flash–Junk Food Companies Use Cartoon Characters to Market Unhealthy Food to Kids (Guardian Unlimited) Health advocates have been fighting for years, but little if anything has changed. British parents are fed up!

Eat Well Guided Tour is Still Rollin’ Check out the yummy-looking mushroom-pie recipe that earned Ty Tilt second place at the Jackson Farmers’ Market Pie Contest. Tilt grew the mushrooms himself! (Caution: may cause mouthwatering)