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Do Dietary Supplements Require FDA Approval Before Being Sold?

May 20, 2020 By EricT_CulinaryLore

It is a common assumption that ‘they wouldn’t sell it if it weren’t safe.’ Is this a safe assumption? Do dietary supplements have to be approved by the FDA before they are sold? Do they need to have clinical trials to prove they work and are safe? Dietary supplements are not the core subject area […]

Was Ketchup Banned In French Schools?

October 23, 2017 By EricT_CulinaryLore

was ketchup banned in French schools

In 2011, media outfits from the LA Times to Gawker began reporting the curious case of the French war on ketchup. In fact, Gawker chose this as the headline, “France Wages War on Ketchup.” According to these stories, France, in an effort to protect the integrity of its traditional cuisine and to combat the influence […]

Do Restaurants and Bars Have the Right to Refuse Service?

November 29, 2016 By EricT_CulinaryLore

How many times have you went into a bar or restaurant and saw a sign that reads, “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone”? I’ve seen these signs many times. They don’t seem like a very friendly greeting and, today, most restaurant or bar patrons tend to emphasize their right to service. Do restaurant and […]

Haw Flakes Candy Banned from U.S.?

June 25, 2016 By EricT_CulinaryLore

Chinese Haw Flake candy

Haw flakes are a traditional Chinese candy (sahn sah ban, shānzhābǐng} made from the mashed fruit of the Chinese Hawthorn, called “haws.” Haws are a red fruit with a tangy sweet taste which are not often used in the U.S. but have been used in Britain to make jellies and homemade wine. In China, the […]

What Happens When Trademarked Food Names Become Generic?

November 12, 2015 By EricT_CulinaryLore

Trademarks serve as identifiers for brands. They may be a word, a phrase, or a symbol. Sometimes, even packaging can be trademarked, as for instance the shape of the old-style Coca-Cola glass bottle. Trademarks are covered under the Lanham Act, which replaced earlier laws that were in effect since the 1800s. Before this, trademarks were […]

I Have a Restaurant Job Interview – What are They Not Allowed To Ask?

November 7, 2015 By EricT_CulinaryLore

Someone who has been working in the restaurant industry will tell you that restaurants are not always a good place to work. In fact, there is a reason that there is a continual labor shortage in food service, even though the restaurant industry is one of the largest private sector employers. The reason is that […]

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