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May 2, 2011

Blast by Colt 45 Threatens Youth

Blast by Colt 45 – a supersized alcopop – was pronounced a dangerous product and a grave threat to public safety.  It is the latest binge drinking threat to youth. Seventeen attorneys general from...

April 22, 2011

 Sorry, Taco Bell!

In January 2011, Taco Bell was sued for false advertising. The lawsuit was withdrawn, just this week, and now the Mexican food chain wants an apology. The lawsuit claimed that Taco Bell’s “seasoned...

April 22, 2011

Easter Eggs Safety Tips

One of the most common sources of salmonella is eggs. Thoroughly cooked Easter eggs are not as risky as lightly cooked or raw eggs, but bacteria can be found both inside and outside of the shell....

April 20, 2011

Ham 101

Spring is ham season. Here’s a guide on how to prepare and store one: What is a ham? Ham is a leg of pork. The shoulder part is called a picnic. There are many choices of ham: fresh, cooked,...

April 18, 2011

Can You Tell Which Wines are Cheap or Pricey?

In a blind taste test for wines at the Edinburgh International Science Festival, 578 taste testers sampled different varieties of reds and whites. The surprising result shows that most wine testers...

April 16, 2011

Raw Milk 101

Products liability attorney, Bill Marler recently reported on the total monthly outbreaks and recalls related to milk in 2010. Here are answers to the most common questions about raw milk: What is...

April 11, 2011

FDA’s New Recall and Safety Alerts Site

Almost every day, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) releases news about food and other product recalls. Last week, they made it easier for consumers to search and track the...

April 7, 2011

Pringles Find a New Home

The international popular snack, Pringles, found its new home with Diamond Foods. Procter & Gamble sold their last food brand for US$ 2.35 billion to focus on their household, beauty, and...

April 6, 2011

Meal Snap Your Food!

Many people do not know how to count calories. Some people do know how but are too lazy to do it. I started doing it a few months (or years) ago, but it is not an easy thing. I found this great...

April 6, 2011

Food & Wine Announces Best New Chefs

Food & Wine officially announced the 10 Best New Chefs this year. The winners were chosen after a months-long selection process with the help of the country’s best restaurant critics, food...

April 4, 2011

Melons Recalled!

Just this week, Del Monte Fresh Fruits issued a recall of 4,992 cartons of melons because of a salmonella outbreak in their Guatemala farm. This thick skinned fruit may seem quite safe because we...

March 28, 2011

4 Foods to Buy that Are Not Organic

Going all-organic is all the rage. We buy all-natural fruits, vegetables, and things like clothes and blankets.  But since organic foods are not exactly friendly to your pocket,  here are...

March 16, 2011

Lean Cuisine Spaghetti with Meatballs Recalled

Yesterday, Nestle Prepared Foods Co. announced a voluntary recall of packages of LEAN CUISINE ® Simple Favorites Spaghetti with Meatballs frozen dinners, UPC 13800-10390 with production code...

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