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WASHINGTON - Accompanied by the parents of a 2-year-old boy killed by food poisoning, federal lawmakers yesterday introduced legislation to modify the nation's food-safety laws.

WASHINGTON - Supporters of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling, which the current Farm Bill requires be implemented by 2004, on Wednesday said that the discovery of Mad Cow disease in Canada shows the need for letting consumers know the source of steaks and hamburger.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Cashier-caused loss, the largest component of supermarket shrink, was up 26 percent in 2002, according to the 2003/2004 Shrink Survey Executive Summary just released by the National Supermarket Research Group (NSRG).

DENVER - The National Cattlemen's Beef Association on Thursday launched a first-of-its-kind advertising campaign that compares the nutritional benefits of lean beef and skinless chicken.

CHICAGO - U.S. retail sales on the Internet are expected to climb by 26 percent to about $96 billion this year, according to a study released on Thursday.

Bush's workplace-safety plan spares retailers new regulations, but voluntary compliance doesn't sit well with labor.

GREENFIELD, Mass. - Following the lead of the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, the Organic Trade Association -- presenter of the "All Things Organic" conference and trade show -- says it will co-locate next year's show with the FMI show.

DAYTON, Ohio - In recognition of corporate support for a national program to provide students and teachers with school supplies, Kroger Co. and business products wholesale distributor United Stationers Inc. have been named recipients of the 2003 SHOPA Foundation Award for Educational Excellence.