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What's the Difference Between Sell By, Best By and Use By Dates on Food Labels?
Food labels such as “sell by,” “use by” and “best by” have long been confused for expiration dates on grocery products. Here’s what you need to know.
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What Is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacteria that lives in the intestines of people and animals — causing more than 1 million foodborne illnesses in the U.S. every year. These are the recommendations from the CDC and FDA to prevent salmonella infection.
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Over 120K Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Over Possible E. Coli Contamination
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said more than 120,000 pounds of ground beef products have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
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115 Tons of Pork Products Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
More than 230,000 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products from Alexander & Hornung are being recalled for possible listeria contamination, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
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A Harvard Nutritionist and Brain Expert Says She Avoids These 5 Foods That ‘Weaken Memory and Focus'
It’s never too late to start eating in a way that gives you the best possible chance of staving off dementia as you age and making sure that your brain stays sharp and healthy. Here are the foods a Harvard nutritionist tries to avoid.
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How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?
They’re good for a few days if they’re stored safely.
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CDC Investigating Mysterious Salmonella Outbreak Across 25 States
The CDC is investigating the cause of a mysterious salmonella outbreak across 25 states that affected over a hundred people.
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The Rise of the Organic Food Market
The organic food industry is a booming business. U.S. organic sales surged in 2020 by 12.4% to $61.9 billion.
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How This Ex-Intel Boss Became an ‘Accidental Environmentalist' Fighting to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
Troy Swope started his career running a materials engineering group at Intel. Now he’s the founder of a compostable container company Footprint, with large customers including McDonald’s and Conagra.
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Latest Stimulus Bill Expands 15% Food Stamp Boost Through September. Here's What You Need to Know
The most recent stimulus package extends boosted food stamps through September for millions of American families.
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What to Do With Food in Your Fridge After a Major Power Outage
Power outages are common in winter. If you’re one of the residents who has lost power, you may already be dealing with a lot of unfortunate circumstances — don’t let spoiled food be another thing to add to your plate.
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New Stimulus Package Makes It Easier to Qualify for Food Stamps. Here's What You Need to Know
The most recent stimulus package will increase monthly food stamps for families by 15%. It also makes it easier to qualify for the benefit.
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How to Handle the Thanksgiving Turkey
With a lot of scaled-down Thanksgiving dinners, it may be your first time making your own turkey, and the USDA is warning people to take proper food safety measures.
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Your Questions About Food and Coronavirus Answered
In addition to worrying about having enough food in the house and feeling anxious about shopping in crowded supermarkets, a lot of people have concerns about their food during the coronavirus crisis. James Rogers is a microbiologist and the director of Food Safety Research and Testing for Consumer Reports. He answered some questions. Are foods eaten raw, like fruits...
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Tips on Food Safety Information
From bread to eggs, Susan Tran has tips on when to tell if food has gone bad.
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‘Insane': Boston Dunkin' Closes After Video Shows Scurrying Rodents
Rodents were seen running through a Dunkin’ location in Boston in a video posted to social media, quickly prompting the doughnut and coffee shop to be closed Tuesday for cleaning. The video shows several small animals, which appear to be mice or rats, exploring the Dunkin’ on Maverick Street in East Boston.
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Taco Bell Pulls 2.3M Pounds of Seasoned Beef From Restaurants, Distribution Centers Due to ‘Metal Shavings'
Kenosha Beef International is recalling some of its Taco Bell seasoned beef products that may be contaminated with metal shavings, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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New USDA Study: Washing Raw Poultry Increases Risk of Contaminating Foods, Surfaces
It’s an age-old debate that has divided the culinary community and earlier this year sparked a lively debate on social media: To wash or not to wash raw poultry. Legendary chef Julia Child was a proponent of washing raw chicken, and often advised viewers of her cooking shows to do the same. But, health experts have for years advised against...
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‘Delivery Guy Licked Your Drink': Jimmy John's Delivery Driver Caught on Camera Putting Mouth on Drink
A Jimmy John’s delivery driver was caught on camera apparently putting his mouth on a customer’s drink before delivering an order in a northwest Chicago suburb.
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Hanson Dunkin' Shut Down After Rodent Droppings Found in Inspections
Mouse droppings were found in the kitchen of a Dunkin’ in a gas station in Hanson, Massachusetts, Wednesday afternoon, prompting officials to immediately shut it down, a source told NBC10 Boston. An independent inspector noticed the droppings while she was making her second routine inspection of the Dunkin’ location this year earlier in the week, according to the source.