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Rotten Tomatoes

Posted by Su Avasthi on June 14, 2008 - 11:15pm.

The salmonella outbreak in Roma tomatoes is slowly subsiding, but are you ready to put the T back on your BLT?

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Got Raw Milk?

Posted by Su Avasthi on April 11, 2008 - 4:17pm.

Raw milk -- which can contain dangerous pathogens -- is increasingly in demand by people who are worried about chemicals and hormones.

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Food Myths Debunked

Posted by Jessica Harlan on January 10, 2008 - 9:23am.

Can your frying pan kill your bird? Will your sandwich crusts curl your hair? This intrepid blogger seeks the truth.

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Spinach, Carrots, & Other Recalled Foods

Posted by Su Avasthi on August 29, 2007 - 8:19pm.

In the past month, we've seen food recalls for spinach, baby carrots, ginger, and whole wheat bread. And it's making me nervous.

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How Well is the FDA Protecting Our Food?

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In this podcast Phil Lempert talks about the latest happenings in the supermarket news as well as the latest happenings in Washington DC dealing with the FDA and food safety.

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Chives: Taking on Salmonella

Posted by Marisa Belger on March 30, 2006 - 12:01pm.

A common baked potato garnish is now taking on one of the primary causes of food poisoning. Chives, the skinny green herb, have been found to have potent antibacterial qualities that can fight up to 38 strains of salmonella.

Scientists at North Carolina A&T State University have been isolating the plants that are particularly adept at fighting bacteria and chives are the standout.

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Queso Fresco: A Cheese to Die For?

Posted by Kerry Trueman on December 7, 2005 - 5:56pm.

Imagine losing your head over a block of cheese. It nearly happened to four men in Memphis after a young woman visiting their home mistook a slab of queso fresco she spotted for

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