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Kimchi SuperFood for the Flu Season
The superfood of the 21st century, scientists at Seoul National University used Kimchi to treat chickens infected with avian flu. Kimchi is a seasoned variety of Sauerkraut that shares Lactobacillus bacteria with traditional Sauerkraut, which may be the critical element in preventing Avian Flu. Korean kimchi, made by fermenting a mixture of vegetables, garlic, peppers…
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Anti Inflamatory Food
What is inflammation? Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation. We are all familiar with the classic signs of inflammation (swelling, redness and pain) that occur when we hurt ourselves or have some kind of infection. However recent research has shown that eating the wrong foods can cause inflammation…
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Meat and Poultry Canned Products Recall, Illinois
Illinois Firm Recalls Meat and Poultry Canned Products That May Be Underprocessed Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-058-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Neil Gaffney WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2010 – Eickman’s Processing, Establishment Number 31776, in Seward, IL, is recalling approximately 12,086 pounds of meat and poultry products because they may…
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The first coupon ever
The coupon depicted here on the left offered a free sample of Coca-Cola; it was back in 1887, when the idea of the coupon was just invented by the Coca-Cola Company. Since that time the offers have not changed much; free giveaways and deep discount coupons became standard marketing practice. However, the methods of distribution…
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APPA Fine Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Pasta Salad Products
California Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Pasta Salad Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-059-2010 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Adrian Gianforti APPA Fine Foods, a Corona, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 7,325 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken pasta salad products because they contain cilantro that may be…
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Reusable Grocery Bags – Now with Bacteria
Original report by By Nadine Wimmer, produced by Linda Williams Last week we reported the growing evidence that reusable grocery bags contain risky amounts of lead causing multiple grocery retailers to stop selling reusable bags. Now, another health risk with reusable bags is coming to light. Bacteria! It is known that the net benefit to…
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The fall of A&P, from 15,357 Stores to bankruptcy protection
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., which operates about 400 supermarkets under the Waldbaum’s, The Food Emporium and Pathmark labels, filed for bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, New York. A&P listed assets of $2.5 billion and debt of $3.2 billion in it’s Chapter 11 filing. Chief Executive Officer Sam Martin of…
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Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop… Great food. Low prices. Friendly service. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company is a chain of supermarkets located mostly in the northeastern United States. History Stop & Shop’s roots can be traced back to 1914, when it was founded by Solomon and Jeanie Rabinowitz in Somerville, Mass., and named the Economy Grocery…
