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New Food Safety Rules Proposed

Annette Petriccione — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:31:11 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday proposed the most sweeping food safety rules in decades, requiring farmers and food companies to be more vigilant in the wake of deadly outbreaks in peanuts, cantaloupe and leafy greens.

Food Recalls on the Rise, Cost $227 Million, Report Says

Kelly Waldron — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:15:32 +0000

Food recalls are on the rise and our food safety systems are broken, despite government concerns to address the problem. That's according to a new report by New Jersey PIRG which finds contaminated food makes 48 million Americans sick every year and costs over $77 billion in aggregated economic costs.

Which Foods Are Safe After the Power Goes Out?

Meredith Chambers — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:33:19 +0000

When questions arise about food left in cabinets, freezers and refrigerators in the wake of a natural disaster, knowing the facts about food safety can save you money and potentially spare you from illness.