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21. Harmful Bacteria Found in Samples of U.S. Pork
    

    Nov. 28, 2012 -- Many pork chops and ground pork products in the U.S. may be tainted with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including one that the USDA does not look for, a Consumer Reports study shows.   The new report also found traces of a drug that is banned in several countries. But trade groups r

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22. 5-Hour Energy Shots Linked to 13 Deaths
    

    Nov. 15, 2012 -- 5-Hour Energy shots are linked to 13 deaths and 33 hospitalizations, the FDA confirms. So far, 5-Hour Energy maker Living Essentials LLC has received 92 reports from people who fell ill after using the product. Since the product is sold as a nutritional supplement, the company is re

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23. Recall: Salmonella in Nesquik Chocolate Powder?
    

    Nov. 9, 2012 -- Nestle USA has recalled some of its Nesquik chocolate powder, which may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported so far. Nesquik contains calcium carbonate made by Omya Inc. Omya has recalled the calcium carbonate "due to possible presence of Salmonel

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24. How Much Caffeine Is in Your Energy Drink?
    

    Oct. 25, 2012 -- How much caffeine is in your energy drink? Don't count on finding out by reading the product label, a Consumer Reports (CR) investigation finds. The consumer group tested 27 popular energy drinks. Eleven didn't list the amount of caffeine on the label. Among the 16 products that did

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25. FDA: 5 Death Reports for Monster Energy Drink
    

    Oct. 23, 2012 -- The FDA is investigating reports of five deaths and a nonfatal heart attack in people who drank high-caffeine energy drinks made by the Monster Energy Company. Meanwhile, a Maryland couple has filed a wrongful death suit against the company, alleging that their product killed their

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26. The Link Between Chocolate and the Nobel Prize
    

    Oct. 10, 2012 -- Eat chocolate, win a Nobel Prize? It may sound far-fetched, but a new study suggests it might not be bad advice. The results show countries that eat the most chocolate also have the highest number of Nobel laureates per capita. Researchers say the idea stems from several studies tha

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27. Peanut Butter Recall Expands
    

    Sept. 26, 2012 -- The nationwide recall of peanut butter has vastly expanded to include dozens of peanut butter, tahini, and other nut butter products, many sold under popular brand names. All of the products use nuts from Sunland Farms. The New Mexico nut company is the likely source of a salmonell

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28. Recall: Target Dog Treats
    

    Sept. 24, 2012 - Kasel Associated Industries is recalling its Boots & Barkley 6-Count 5-Inch American Beef Bully Sticks dog treats because of a possible salmonella contamination. The product comes in a clear plastic bag, containing six bully sticks, marked with bar code number 647263899189.It has be

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29. Peanut, Almond Butter Recalled Nationwide
    

    Sept. 24, 2012 -- An ongoing salmonella outbreak first traced to peanut butter sold at Trader Joe's stores now has expanded to include peanut and almond butters sold at Target and other stores. Trader Joe's Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter comes from Sunland Inc. in Portales, N.M. Sunland now ha

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30. Kroger Recalls Spinach in 15 States
    

    Sept. 20, 2012 -- Kroger stores are recalling listeria-tainted spinach sold in 15 states. The recalled product is Kroger Fresh Selections Tender Spinach 10-ounce packages with the UPC code 0001111091649 and a best-by date of Sept. 16. The product was sold in Kroger stores in Ohio, Kentucky, West Vir

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