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05 Dec 2009 00:55

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Biz: Slim-Fast has some scary bacteria, just got recalled en masse

  • 10 million cans of Slim-Fast need to hit the trash, fast source
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01 Dec 2009 09:54

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Offbeat: NPR covers the biggest issue ever: The cut of our sandwich

They seem to be very much in favor of the triangle over the square. We personally favor ripping the sandwich to shreds so it’s not an issue. source
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17 Nov 2009 10:22

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U.S.: U.S. hunger just soared to an unbelievable 14-year high

  • 49 million Americans don’t have consistent access to decent food source
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15 Nov 2009 10:46

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Biz: Mommy bloggers or mommy hawkers? Consumerism critics take note

Frito Lay and Nestle have swooned blogger Andrea Deckard over the last year. She says the trips inform readers. Critics say it’s clever marketing. source
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25 Oct 2009 09:33

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Culture: Dining fail: Some of the worst food trends of the naughts

Laughably crass fast food options. Douchebag Pompous rock-star chefs. Way-too-expensive entrees. Those are just a few awful dining trends this decade. source
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24 Oct 2009 00:37

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Biz: The food industry says “Smart Choices” wasn’t a smart choice

  • Whaddya mean Peanut Butter Crunch isn’t healthy?! They probably meant well in creating it, but big food companies have Eggo on their face after admitting that their “Smart Choices” campaign was a bad idea and they were suspending it. Why’s that? Well, the levels the program set allowed for fairly unhealthy foods like sugary cereals to make the list. And the FDA, of course, didn’t like it. Good idea making your products seem less scary, guys. source
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21 Oct 2009 22:00

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World: The world’s running out of food, experts say

  • 50% more food is needed in 20 years to feed more people source
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04 Oct 2009 12:24

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Biz: Daily Poll: On E. Coli and the dangers of eating meat

  • In today’s major E. Coli expose in the New York Times, we were stunned by this line: “A test by The Times found that the safe handling instructions are not enough to prevent the bacteria from spreading in the kitchen.” Which makes us feel like we need to pose this question. What do you think?source
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03 Oct 2009 10:27

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U.S.: The biggest problem facing New York City’s schools: Bake sales

It’s a crisis of epic proportions. The city’s education department, in an attempt to improve the health of its students, has banned bake sales. Monsters! source
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02 Oct 2009 15:43

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Offbeat: Kraft’s Vegemite renaming plan, iSnack 2.0, fails like an old iPod

  • The name came from a land down under. Kraft Foods learned an interesting lesson recently: You probably shouldn’t name iconic Australian food after trendy tech products, because it makes you look not “with it.” So, iSnack 2.0, a Vegemite-plus-cheese plan which sounded like a good idea for about half a minute, will get renamed yet again. Vote here, because we know you care that much. source
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