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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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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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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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Duties of a Grocery Clerk
For many teenagers looking for a part time job, working in a grocery store could be an option as hours are not fixed and qualifications beyond a high school diploma are usually not necessary. A grocery clerk is involved in the managing of a store or a supermarket. Duties may vary on a daily basis.…
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Peanut Proud Festival
The Peanut Corporation of America’s management and employees are currently facing indictment charges over distributing salmonella tainted peanuts to stores countrywide. They may not exactly be proud of their peanut related actions, but the little town of Blakely, Georgia, where PCA’s factory is situated certainly is. Blakely, located in Early County, Georgia, is fondly named…
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Salmonella Poisoning
With the recent number of foods that have been recalled for suspicion of being tainted by salmonella bacteria, one should take extra precaution while buying groceries as well as gather as much information on salmonella poisoning, how to avoid it and how to react should one become infected. Salmonellosis is the medical name of the…
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Food Must-Haves
Everyone has his own personal preferences when it comes to food and ingredients. However, there are some items that should be on every shopping list. The ongoing trend that has seen consumers becoming more aware of their dietary habits has forced them to be cautious while shopping. Following are a number of not-to-be-missed items, as…
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Keeping the Cut Leafy Greens Healthy
Although leafy green vegetables get a number of stars in nutritional ratings, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention regards them as one of the riskiest foods on the market. They are often contaminated by pathogens such as Salmonella and Noroviruses and have been the source of about 20% of the food-borne infections in the last 11…
