Master Grocer
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The Dangers of Contamination
Contamination, a topic that has been discussed exhaustively, has led the government to try its best to curb the addition of substances to drugs, fuel, and food. However, there are still cases of outbreaks due to the addition of illegal substances to food and moreover, manufacturers looking to make a profit are continually cheating the…
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Grocery Shopping for the Guys
Perhaps it may be blamed on evolution, but the fact remains that while women love to shop, most men squirm at the idea, especially shopping for groceries. However, grocery shopping need not be as boring and full of hassles as men perceive it to be. As with everything else in life, all that is needed…
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The Negative Effects of Brominated Vegetable Oil
The recent announcement by PepsiCo to remove the brominated vegetable oil additive from its products is a step in the right direction in terms of food safety. While extensive research has not yet been carried out on the BVOs, the number of customer complaints and the little research that has already been carried out on…
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OMG, GMOs
The GMO labeling bill introduced last week in Congress will no doubt serve to fire the already controversial arguments surrounding genetically modified foods. The bill, pushed forth by Jared Polis, was intended to enforce the labeling of all foods that have been genetically modified countrywide. This complex issue should definitely be of concern to all…
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Earn Money While Shopping
Some companies have taken to crowd sourcing to generate a large workforce that would otherwise take a long time to amass. Major brands are turning to these companies to accomplish certain tasks, and the consumer can benefit from the battle of the brands. To a consumer, a spot on a supermarket shelf is probably very meaningless. However,…
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Trimming That Grocery Budget
With the rising costs of just about everything, everyone is trying to cut down what they spend, especially on food. Trying to manage the amount of money spent on groceries can be quite challenging especially while trying to balance busy work schedules and active social lives. However, a little attention can lead to saving a…
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Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill
With the cost of groceries ever-increasing, the average family is being forced to spend a lot of money on grocery shopping. Today it is possible to spend over $250 a month on groceries alone. The cost can go up when there are three or more children to take care of. It is therefore important to…
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Bacteria Love Parties Too!
Planning parties for friends and with friends is always fun, especially when it comes to choosing the food, the venue and even the type of music to be played. It could be agreed upon that food is the main part of the event, yet little thought is cast to how it is handled. Safe handling…
Filed under: Food Safety