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Movie Theater Popcorn a Calorie Bomb

Nov. 19, 2009 -- Would you scarf down a pound of baby back ribs and a scoop of Haagen-Dazs ice cream or maybe two Big Macs while watching the latest release at the movies? That's what a new report says you’re getting in terms of fat and calories with a large tub of movie theater popcorn, and that's
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FDA Eyes Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks

Nov. 13, 2009 -- The FDA today told nearly 30 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages that it intends to look into the safety and legality of their products. The FDA is giving those companies 30 days to provide evidence that caffeine can safely be added to alcoholic drinks. The FDA has not
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Ground Beef Recalled Because of E. coli Risk

Nov. 2, 2009 -- Fairbank Farms of Ashville, N.Y., is recalling more than half a million pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has found an association b
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Few Eating Enough Fruits, Veggies

Sept. 29, 2009 -- Only 14% of U.S. adults and 9.5% of U.S. teens meet the government's goals for eating enough fruits and vegetables, according to a new CDC report. The key goals are to eat at least two daily servings of fruit and at least three daily servings of vegetables. The CDC today released i
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Secrets to Microwaving a Healthy Hot Dog

Sept. 25, 2009 - A microwaved hot dog isn't fully safe to eat unless placed in a dish of water and cooked for at least 75 seconds on high, a food-safety study shows. Now that fall is here and the grill is covered, parents preparing a quick meal may choose to microwave some hot dogs. But under-microw
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Home-Cooked Meals Put on the Backburner

Sept. 9, 2009 -- Job stress and irregular working hours are recipes for more fast food, less dinner table time, and more skipped meals, a new study suggests. Parents who work long and odd hours are more apt to buy fast food and prepared entrees, says the study by Cornell University researchers, publ
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Two Eggo Products Recalled

Sept. 2, 2009 - Kellogg's has recalled two Eggo products due to bacterial contamination at its Atlanta plant. The recalled products are: Kellogg's Eggo Cinnamon Toast waffles, 10-count package, UPC code 3800040440 with "Best If Used Before" dates beginning with: NOV22 10 EA, NOV23 10 EA and NOV24 10
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Organic Foods: Not More Nutritious?

July 30, 2009 -- Organically grown food is no more nutritious than conventionally grown food when it comes to the amount of certain important nutrients, according to a new review of published studies. "We wanted to answer the question, 'Is there any evidence that organic food is nutritionally superi
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Salmonella Risk Spurs Romaine Lettuce Recall

July 22, 2009 -- Tanimura & Antle of Salinas, Calif., is voluntarily recalling one lot of romaine lettuce that may be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella are bacteria that can cause diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Most people recover within a week, b
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New Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Safe

July 16, 2009 -- It's safe to use new batches of Nestle Toll House cookie dough, according to the FDA and Nestle. Nestle voluntarily recalled all of its Nestle Toll House cookie dough products on June 19 because of possible E. coli contamination. E. coli bacteria can cause abdominal cramping, vomiti
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