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Sam Bloch

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Sam Bloch is a contributing writer for The Counter, where he covers business, environment and culture. He has also written for The New York Times, L.A. Weekly, Places Journal, Art in America and other publications, and is currently working on his first book, a work of narrative nonfiction about shade, for Random House.

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USDA issues guidance for meat processors to handle food contaminated with rubber, metal, plastic, or other adulterants. Credit: Joe Potato / iStock, March 2019
Yes, there really are more rubber chunks and plastic pieces turning up in meat
Politics
by Sam Bloch
03.14.2019
Politics
AquaBounty's transgenic salmon swim in a tank. They are the first genetically modified animal approved by the FDA for human consumption
AquAdvantage, the first GMO salmon, is coming to America
Business
by Sam Bloch
03.11.2019
Business
FDA and USDA agree on framework for regulating cell-cultured meat. Credit: Memphis Meats, March 2019
Cell-cultured meat gets one step closer as FDA, USDA outline oversight roles
Politics
by Sam Bloch
03.08.2019
Politics
How one scientist helped reshape Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's green new deal, by removing references to cow farts. Credit: Dimitri Rodriguez, March 2019
Sorry, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but “farting cows” aren’t the problem
Environment
by Sam Bloch
03.07.2019
Environment
California must abandon 535,000 acres of prized farmland to meet water conservation goals, a new report finds. Credit: Flickr / Michael Patrick, February 2019
California must abandon 535,000 acres of prized farmland to meet water conservation goals
Environment
by Sam Bloch
02.28.2019
Environment
A new corner market in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles wants to increase the availability of fresh and healthy foods to residents. Credit: Los Angeles Food Policy Council, February 2019
Why do corner stores struggle to sell fresh produce?
Business
by Sam Bloch
02.21.2019
Business
lancet-diet-food-week
EAT-Lancet says you can save the planet on its diet. I tried it for a week
Environment
by Sam Bloch
02.12.2019
Environment
The McCain Foods plant in Colton, California that recalled produce for suspected listeria and salmonella contamination (January 2019)
McCain Foods closes the California facility responsible for 2018’s largest food safety recall
Business
by Sam Bloch
01.31.2019
Business
Following in the footsteps of Missouri, other states take on cell-cultured meat and plant-based meats with labeling laws. Credit: Beyond Burger, January 2019
Following Missouri’s lead, other states take on cell-cultured meat
Politics
by Sam Bloch
01.28.2019
Politics
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