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WASHINGTON - The Food Marketing Institute and the American Meat Institute separately released statements opposing new country-of-origin guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

WASHINGTON - U.S. food companies can now seek federal approval to avoid using the word "irradiation" on labels of foods treated with the disease-killing process, and instead use language such as "cold pasteurization," the Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday.

MINNEAPOLIS - Marigold Foods has recalled half-gallons of Kemps Premium chocolate chip ice cream due to the possible presence of ingredients not listed on carton labels.

NEW YORK - Frito-Lay North America said on Tuesday it will use a healthier cooking oil in its Doritos, Tostitos and Cheetos snacks and introduce reduced-fat versions of some snacks amid mounting concerns over Americans' diet, Reuters reports.

BRUSSELS - North American companies and governments are stepping up a campaign asking European Union lawmakers to modify controversial labeling proposals for genetically modified foods, Dow Jones Newswires reports.

When a shopper picks up a jar of pasta sauce, it's often just a beginning. Many also seek ingredients that will make it their 'own,' and other components to complete the meal.

ATLANTA - As consumer concern grows about how food-producing animals are treated, retailers are looking for ways to show they're interested, too. A new certification logo from Atlanta-based United Egg Producers may help.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Lowes Foods has become the second regional chain to offer irradiated fresh, ground beef to consumers at 48 of its 105 stores.