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Lettuce And Eggs Top Risky Food List

8th October 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Nutrition advocacy group lists 10 items that have been responsible for thousands of illnesses.

Leafy greens — including lettuce and spinach — top the list of the 10 riskiest foods, according to a study from a nutrition advocacy group released Tuesday.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest listed the following foods, in descending order, as [...]

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U.S. Unveils Stricter Food-Safety Standards

7th July 2009 by admin No Comments

In an effort to reduce salmonella, E. coli and other outbreaks of food-borne illness, U.S. health officials on Tuesday announced a series of new safety standards.
The standards are the product of a panel formed by President Barack Obama to create safety guidelines for eggs, poultry, beef, and vegetables. The panel also is calling for better [...]

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