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'Prewashed' Salads May Need Another Rinse

Feb. 3, 2010 -- Those "prewashed" and "triple-washed" bagged salad greens in the produce section of the supermarket may not be as clean as you think. In a new investigation from the Consumers Union, which publishes Consumer Reports, high levels of bacteria commonly linked to poor sanitation and feca
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Salami Recall: Pepper to Blame?

Jan. 25, 2010 - Salmonella in salami, possibly due to tainted black pepper, has led to the recall of 1.24 million pounds of salami products by Daniele International Inc. The salami may be linked to the ongoing salmonella outbreak that since July 2009 has sickened at least 184 people in 38 states. A
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Food Recall Hits Big Chain Stores

Jan. 12, 2010 -- Listeria contamination has led Parkers Farm Inc. to recall peanut butter, cheese, salsa, and other foods from a long list of major food retailers. Listeria is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in small children and older people. The contami
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Hazelnuts Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Dec. 22, 2009 -- The FDA says an Oregon company is recalling 114,350 pounds of shelled hazelnuts that have "the potential" to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious illness, even death. The nuts, also known as filberts, have been distributed across the U.S. and Canada, a
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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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