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171. 10 Rules for Keeping Food Safe Outdoors
     

     It's the season for frolicking in the sun during family barbecues and for romantic picnics. At some point this summer, most of us will find ourselves flipping burgers on the grill or whipping out our Tupperware to transport a bin of potato salad. But unfortunately, if you aren't careful with foods d

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172. A Vaccine to Prevent Food Poisoning?
     

     May 24, 2004 -- Imagine taking a pill or eating a piece of fruit and not having to worry about food poisoning for weeks at a time. Researchers say they're making strides toward developing a number of vaccines that may offer protection against some of the most common causes of food-borne illness. Pre

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173. Food Safety During and After a Disaster
     

     Aug. 18, 2003 (New York) -- Three days after the power went out in the Blackout of 2003, New York City health officials have reported a surge in diarrhea and other suspected food-poisoning cases in emergency rooms throughout the city. Experts say people shouldn't take chances with their health by ta

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174. Salmonella Infections Still Rising
     

     April 17, 2003 - About 76 million Americans are forced to retreat to their beds and bathrooms each year due to food poisoning. But a new report shows that while some types of food poisoning are falling, some of the most common culprits like salmonella show no signs of retreating. The CDC study compa

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175. Serve Bacteria-Free Turkey and Leftovers
     

     -->Nov. 21, 2002 -- Ah, Thanksgiving. The turkey, the pumpkin pie, the piles and piles of food. The traditional toast with glasses held high. The days following Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey dinners are filled with their own traditions: turkey and stuffing sandwiches, dishes of cranberry sauce,

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176. Food Poisoning, Deaths Reported
     

     Sept. 18, 2002 -- Food-related infections recently have killed at least 13 people in five states, by some estimates. Health officials say contaminated food is the likely cause, but they haven't been able to track down the source yet. The CDC's estimates are lower: "Currently, we have 24 confirmed ca

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177. E. coli Worries Prompt Ground Beef Recall
     

     July 19, 2002 -- Food giant ConAgra is launching the country's second-largest ground beef recall after more than 19 people have become ill from eating meat contaminated with a potentially deadly bacteria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall today. ConAgra will recall 18.6 million

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178. Mexican-style restaurant sauces may contain E. coli
     

     June 17, 2002 -- Dipping your tortilla chips in the guacamole or salsa at your table at Mexican restaurants may be tempting. But sampling these sauces may also tempt fate and make you a target for Montezuma's revenge. A new report shows many tabletop sauces collected from popular restaurants in Guad

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179. Now in Grocery Stores: Drug-Resistant Bugs
     

     Oct. 17, 2001 -- One in five tested ground meats carried salmonella , a major cause of food poisoning. And due to the way antibiotics are used in the livestock industry, most of these bugs are drug-resistant. Doctors from the University of Maryland and the FDA went shopping at three major supermarke

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180. Doubts About Sprouts
     

     -->Aug. 20, 2001 -- Say the words "health food," and many people immediately think of tofu and sprouts. Yet sprouts could be anything but healthy if they're served raw. Left uncooked, that tangled pile of seeds and stemmy greens could be crawling with bacteria, which can cause serious or even fatal

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