Feb. 16 - Feb. 22, 2009
Peanut Butter Recall. We looked at some of the websites of major food companies that have products implicated in the PCA peanut butter recall, and we're pleased to say that there are highligting, not hiding, the information for consumers.

Detour Bars. Forward Foods LLC, the maker of Detour energy bars, filed for bankruptcy protection this week, after a tainted peanut recall by its supplier, Peanut Corp of America, forced its own product recall on fears of salmonella poisoning. Sales of Detour products containing peanut product from Peanut Corp made up about 75% of Forward Foods' protein bar sales. Yikes!

Campbell's Soups. Many of their soups will be getting a lower sodium makeover, and MSG is on the outs in their broths, slowly but surely. Although, if you watch their television commercials attacking Progresso for the same thing - you wouldn't think Campbell's soups had any MSG ... this is a case of "the pot calling the kettle black."

Healthy Choice. Meatless varieties of Healthy Choice frozen meals are on the way. We already spotted what looks like might be the new packaging, but we'll now more when their marketing campaign launches on March 30, 2009.

Got milk. Nearly 80% of students in the US National School Lunch Programme chose low fat or fat free milk in 2005, compared to less than 30% in 1992, according to unpublished data from USDA's 3rd School Nutrition Dietary Assessment [Source].

HFCS Free. Oh my. There is yet another labeling term for me to contend with. It seems, "HFCS-free" label claim is growing, primarily in fruit drinks, according to Phil Lempert-Facts, Figures & The Future.

Iateapie.net. More food products that you can add to your grocery list. Check out Fit Bottomed Girls Favorite Food Products of 2008. Last week was also Snacks Reviews Week and Celestial Seasonings Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride Tea and Glenny's Lightly Salted Soy Crisps got ace reviews. This week, it's all about Breakfast Foods.