Deadly Listeria Outbreak: Step Away from that Prepackaged Caramel Apple
Be aware: The CDC is investigating a Listeria outbreak linked to commercially-produced, prepackaged caramel apples. 29 people. 10 states. Several deaths.
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Salty Foods Are Causing Big Problems for Our Kids
90% of US children eat more sodium than recommended. 1 in 6 have raised blood pressure. Want healthy kids? Then stop feeding them so many salty foods.
Antibiotics Use in Livestock? The Dutch Say No.
Can large-scale meat production survive without antibiotics use in livestock to accelerate growth and prevent disease? The Dutch are giving it a try.
Farming and Food Evolution in the US as Explained in 40 Pics
What’s wrong with the state of farming and food in America? Vox posted a collection of maps, graphs, and charts that tell the story in an enjoyable way.
Germ Alert: Is Your Kitchen Harboring Deadly Pathogens?
When’s the last time you cleaned your refrigerator? Can’t recall? Then it’s been too long. According to a recent germ study, your kitchens are downright filthy.
Budget Cuts and Food Safety Testing
In this time of austerity, everyone in Washington is looking for ways to cut costs. One way to cut costs is to get rid of food safety testing.
Help the Bees: Tell EPA to Ban Killer Pesticide
Bees are an essential part of our food system, as they pollinate many of the flowering plants we grow food on. “Pollination by honey bees is key in cultivating the crops that produce a full one-third of our food,” Credo Action writes. But if you haven’t heard, you should know that bees have been seeing major colony collapse in recent years. Colony Collapse Disease has decimated bees across the U.S. since 2006, killing off approximately 30% of the population each year.
Americans Come Up Short on Fruits and Vegetables
According to the USDA food pyramid, adults should be eating around 2 cups of fruits and 3 cups of vegetables every day. A recent CDC survey revealed that, on average, we’re falling far short.