Tag: potato
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EFSA Completes Assessment of Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has completed its health risk assessment for glycoalkaloids in food and animal feeds, especially in potatoes. “Experts identified a health concern for infants and toddlers, considering both mean and high consumers,” the agency’s announcement states. “Among adults, there is a health concern for high consumers only. Glycoalkaloids poisoning can…
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Crystal Farms Wins Dismissal of Butter Lawsuit
A New York federal court has granted Crystal Farms Refrigerated Distribution Co.’s motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging that the packaging of Diner’s Choice mashed potatoes misleads consumers by featuring “Made with Real Butter” on the front despite containing both butter and margarine. Reyes v. Crystal Farms Refrigerated Distrib. Co., No. 18-2250 (E.D.N.Y.,…
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Lawsuit Alleges TGI Friday’s “Potato Skins” Lack Potato Skins, a “Healthier Snack”
A consumer has alleged that TGI Friday’s Inc. misleads consumers with the name of its “Potato Skins,” including the “Cheddar & Bacon,” “Bacon Ranch” and “Sour Cream & Onion” varieties, because the products contain only “potato flakes” and “potato starch.” Troncoso v. TGI Friday’s Inc., No. 19-2735 (S.D.N.Y., filed March 27, 2019). The plaintiff alleges…
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Mexico Bans Imports of U.S. Potatoes
In response to a petition for a constitutional injunction from a group of Mexican potato growers, a federal district court in Los Mochis, Mexico, has banned the import of U.S. potatoes to “preserve food sovereignty and the health of Mexican crop fields.” The growers reportedly argued that imported potatoes create a risk of crop disease…