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A strain of E. coli that the government doesn’t regulate has already sickened hamburger eaters in two states and federal food safety detectives say more cases may be identified as we approach the summer’s last big weekend for picnics and barbecues, Food Facts TV has learned.

Here is AOL News’ Senior Public Health Correspondent, Andrew Schneider’s article:

The supplier, Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. in Wyalusing, Pa., has recalled approximately 8,500 pounds of ground beef products. Cargill is the nation’s second-largest beef processor. Read more…

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Food Facts Health Score | Foodfacts.com

How much do you know about the Food Facts Health Score?

FFHS reveals a lot of interesting information about popular foods. Here’s an interesting tidbit:

A popular “fun” food item is Dannon Sprinkl’ins Whadjyaget? Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt with Surprise Sprinkles - 4 Pack [16.3 oz.]. now, the good part is that the product is high in protein and high in potassium. The bad part is that his product is high in saturated fat, high in sugar, high in sodium and contains other controversial ingredients.

As a result, this product garners a FFHS rating of 28.

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This revolutionary food scoring system can be a tremendous asset to your food planning and, of course, your health and well-being.

Find out more here, then visit Foodfacts.com for free membership signup. Food Facts Health Score is here and ready to help you with intelligent food and recipe planning.

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Best Autumn Foods | Foodfacts.com

Autumn is a season marked by increased cooling and drying. Fruits and leaves start to fall from trees as they close up and prepare for the drop in temperature. Watery summer fruits give way to drier carrots, potatoes, and seeds of all kinds. Read more…

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According to experts, even nutritious foods packaged in new and improved ways could be bad for the health in the long term if one does not carefully read the labels, reports ABCNews.com.

Foodfacts.com Blog research has discovered that traditional foods in various forms, from peanut butter sliced like cheese, to the dozens of forms of soy products, or portable yogurt eaten out of a plastic tube, can have decreased nutritional value, and sometimes, more calories and fat than whole grains, and unprocessed fruits and vegetables. Read more…

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Star Jones Gastric Bypass Surgery | Foodfacts.com

Foodfacts.com members know that good nutrition and proper eating habits are essential to a balanced lifestyle and the avoidance of excessive weight. Unfortunately, morbidly obese individuals who have been unsuccessful in losing weight through diet and exercise are candidates for weight-loss surgery, known medically as bariatric surgery. Read more…

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Restaurant Salad Dressings | Foodfacts.com

Foodfacts.com encountered some interesting facts about salad dressings from an article in the Fort Myers Florida News-Press. Read more…

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Walmart Food Recall | Foodfacts.com

Sandwich meat used in Walmart sandwiches recalled

A New York company is recalling 380,000 pounds of lunch meat to be used in sandwiches sold at Walmart stores nationwide because the meat may be contaminated with Listeria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced. Read more…

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Almond Milk | Foodfacts.com

Foodfacts.com has learned that almond milk is a nutritious and non-dairy alternative to regular soya milk, oat milk or rice milk. Almond milk trumps over any other non-dairy alternative with its 6 health benefits that will put you in good stead to better health. For those who want to lose weight by reducing their dairy intake, plain almond milk with no added sugar has 60 calories per 8oz serving.  It has no cholesterol which bodes well for your heart and maintains a normal blood pressure level. Read more…

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Getting the Skinny on Diets | Foodfacts.com

Foodfacts.com observes that more than 65% of adults in the USA are overweight. So which is normally the first, not necessarily the most correct option everyone tries first? Read more…

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Boston's manager Richard Tess garnishes the steak and broccoli dish in Rancho Cucamonga CA on Thursday. Boston's is one of several restaurants involved with the city's Healthy RC Dining program. (Photo by John Valenzuela)

Diners get a look at nutritional contents

It’s lunch time. Do you know where the caloric content in your pasta carbonara is hiding?

Chances are if you’re dining at a major chain restaurant, that scary piece of information can be found on the back of the menu. Read more…

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