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Are Tomatoes From Local Farms Safer?

Mistakes can be made at any size operation, scientists warn

By Kate Rockwood, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 15, 2008 10:02 AM CDT

(Newser) – Salmonella-tainted tomatoes that sickened 228 people in 28 states may be a boon to the local-food movement, but Newsweek takes a look at whether "locavores" should be so smug. Equating smaller farms with safer practices—and long-distance shipping with more time for bacteria to... Read full story »

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