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Regulators consider broadening testing for E. coli
June 16, 2010 8:38 AM
Food safety advocates are pushing the U.S. government to step up efforts to monitor less common E. coli strains. The food industry and government regulators have focused for years on finding the most virulent strain, which has killed hundreds of people and sickened thousands every year. But they... more » -
Food recall: 3 products sold in Colorado
March 5, 2010 4:27 PM
The recall of a widely used food additive over salmonella concerns has resulted in the recall of three specific products sold in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced the recall Friday, and warned that more products are sure to follow. The recalled items: *... more » -
California to probe birth defects spike
February 2, 2010 2:00 PM
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has ordered two state agencies to investigate a rash of birth defects that have confounded impoverished Kettleman City for more than a year. Schwarzenegger's intervention into a bitter environmental battle came as a surprise and relief to both residents and the activists who have been demanding... more » -
Employers play Dr. Mom to limit flu impact
December 1, 2009 12:09 PM
Big businesses are spending serious time and money trying to limit the swine flu pandemic's impact on operations, from bankrolling video on good hygiene to training employees to cover for co-workers with critical jobs. Companies from health insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc. to beverage can maker Ball Corp. are arranging... more »
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