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Salmonella Outbreak from Poultry has Ended: CDC Report

A multi-state salmonella outbreak has finally come to an end: The Center for Disease Control reports
  • Peanut Butter Prices Likely to Fall; Farmers Expect Good Crop

    Prices of peanuts and peanut-based products, including the much loved peanut butter, are likely to fall. The country is seeing a good peanut output this year.
  • Frankenstorm 2012: Path Tracker, Update, Schedule

    Meteorologists are calling Hurricane Sandy the Frankenstorm 2012, because of the timing around Halloween and the combination of the storm and two cold fronts from the north, which can create a path for a "perfect storm".
  • Rihanna Madly in Love with Chris Brown again?

    Singer Rihanna seems to be madly in love with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown again if the recent reports about them are anything to go by. And it seems she hasn't taken rumors of Brown's ex-girlfriend's pregnancy too well.
  • Energy Drinks Contain more Caffeine than Listed: Report

    Popular energy drinks do not list caffeine levels to keep their recipe a secret, reveals a study. Moreover, no rule by the FDA forces them to do so.
  • Senator Boxer, 500 Restaurateurs Plead for Action against Fish Fraud

    California Senator Barbara Boxer urges the FDA to take action against fish fraud in the country. Meanwhile, 500 restaurateurs have signed and sent a petition to the Congress to put a stopper to fish mislabeling.
  • iPad Mini Screen Size Comparison, Google Nexus 7 and Barnes & Noble Nook HD

    Apple's iPad Mini screen size in comparison with its 7-inch rivals like the Google Nexus 7 and B&N Nook HD makes the iPad mini look better. But a recent Tech News Daily report shows that the iPad mini has fewer pixels than the Android devices.
  • Analysis: Americans to Face Tougher 2013 on Rising Prices, Taxes

    Consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets next year to pay for costlier healthcare, more expensive grocery bills and higher taxes, an extra drag on the country's already slow-moving economy.
  • Meat Consumption Fell in 2011: Report

    Meat consumption fell slightly in 2011, says a new report by Worldwatch Institute. Meat consumption fell in 2011 due to drought and diseases affecting livestock, a new report by Worldwatch Institute states.
  • Film Shows Food as Therapy for Two Holocaust Survivors

    Scenes from the new documentary about two octogenarian friends living together in Berlin are warm, but the hunger to learn more about their past as Holocaust survivors creates a suspenseful undercurrent throughout the film
  • India Once Again Sees Surplus Sugar Output

    India will be seeing a rise in sugar exports, along with that of soy, wheat and rice. India will be seeing a surplus in its sugar production, which will be exported soon, Food Minister K.
  • California Dairies in Peril

    Dairies in California are shutting down due to rising feed costs and lower milk prices. The dairy industry in California has been snowed under by problems during the last few years.
  • Traffic Light Labeling System to be Introduced in UK

    A consistent labeling system will be adopted in the UK from next year. With the help of color codes, food labels will tell consumers how much calories and fat, salt, sugar content is in a particular food product. The nutritional information will be clearly displayed on the front of the pack of food.
  • Gluten-Free Food Market Hits $4.2B

    The gluten-free food market earns revenue of $4.2 billion this year. The figure indicates huge growth in the market for gluten-free food. According to a report by Packaged Facts, the market has seen a growth of 28 percent between 2008 and 2012.
  • iPad Mini Price in USA, 65% Premium to Google Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire HD

    Apple held a launch event on October 23, showing the all-new iPad mini. The price in USA, which starts at $329, is displayed below. In comparison, base model price for the iPad mini is 65% higher than Google Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire HD.
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