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Safety of Plastic Food Packaging
Plastic packaging has phthalate chemicals, which have been prohibited in a few countries. These chemicals have been linked to several ailments including hypertension. The key function of phthalate chemicals is to soften plastic, such as shower curtains and credit cards. The Pediatrics Journal, published an article that indicated that almost three thousand children between six…
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Kroger Coupon and Weekly Ads
Every grocery, retailer and supermarket offer their customers methods and ways to save money on their grocery shopping. Kroger takes this customer service above and beyond by offering three different ways that a customer can save on grocery shopping every day. As soon as you get to Kroger’s home page, you will see the different…
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Key Food Coupon Ads
Key Food’s website draws immediate attention to the savings opportunities offered. The sections on the homepage include featured sale items, a link to the circular, printable coupons, and savings sign-up. These programs all offer savings opportunities for members and non-members alike. The featured sales section shows 8 items from the circular that are especially low…
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Lowes Foods Coupons
Lowes Foods website offers several ways for their shoppers to save, with an emphasis on their Lowes Foods Fresh Rewards card. Although sign-up for the Fresh Rewards card can be completed online, you must first get an enrollment brochure and card from a Lowes Foods store. The Fresh Rewards card gives holders instant rewards, benefits,…
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Webinar Series Plans to Cover Vegetable and Fruit Safety
Vegetable and fruit farmers will be able to adhere to food safety rules via the help of online workshops organized by Purdue Extension. This will especially benefit farmers interested in selling their produce to operations instead of direct sales to consumers. The series have been scheduled for Wednesday evenings around July at various locations. Some…
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Food Safety for Fans of Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are mainly consumed during outdoor fun activities including picnics, grilling, tailgate parties, and camping. The food safety rules applicable to hot dogs are similar to those applied for perishable food products. When buying, preparing, serving, and storing, it is essential for hot food to be kept hot and cold food to be kept…
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Selling Meat from TB-Positive Cows as Food in the UK
According to a report by The Sunday Times, United Kingdom meat consumers are reportedly buying meat from cows diagnosed with tuberculosis. Although leading retailers like Tesco, turn down meat products obtained from such cows, Defra has been reported to sell the meat to food processors and some caterers who then supply them to hospitals, schools and even…
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Chutney Leaves 400 People with Food Poisoning at Street Festival
Raw curry leaves in chutney poisoned 400 people that consumed food at a street festival, and they reported symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Investigations linked the symptoms to salmonella poisoning. Experts found out that different forms of bacteria contaminated the leaves, and the confirmed salmonella cases were 29. The street festival took place between…
