Melamine detected in 2 more snacks. Many people are alert over the melamine-containing food items. What adds fuel to the fear includes rumors and false information about the harmful substance. [News Source]

Country of origin labels coming to the grocery store. Beginning September 30, 2008, a new rule will require fresh meat, seafood and produce to carry a Country of Origin label. The federal law was passed in 2002, but it's taken six years to fully implement. [News Source]

New law requires stores to tell you where your food comes from. Starting today, new federal rules take effect requiring all U.S. supermarkets and large food retailers provide labels telling consumers which country a wide variety of food came from. [News Source]

Is There More To Prion Protein Than Mad Cow Disease? (Science Daily) Prion protein, a form of protein that triggers BSE, is associated with other brain diseases in cattle, raising the possibility of a significant increase in the range of prion disease. Scientists have detected changes in the production and accumulation of the prion protein in the brains of cattle with a rare neurodegenerative disorder. [News Source]

Is There More To Prion Protein Than Mad Cow Disease? (Medical News Today) Prion protein, a form of protein that triggers BSE, is associated with other brain diseases in cattle, raising the possibility of a significant increase in the range of prion disease. [News Source]

Is there more to prion protein than mad cow disease? (PhysOrg) Prion protein, a form of protein that triggers BSE, is associated with other brain diseases in cattle, raising the possibility of a significant increase in the range of prion disease. Publishing their findings in the open access journal BMC Veterinary Research, scientists have detected changes in the production and accumulation of the prion protein in the brains of cattle with a rare ... [News Source]