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Are Tomatoes From Local Farms Safer?

Mistakes can be made at any size operation, scientists warn

Newsweek Newsweek Jun 15, 08 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 infect food—more produce-lovers are turning to farmers’ markets. Sales rose almost 20 percent in recent years, but scientists warn that local doesn’t guarantee safe, and mistakes can be made at any size—or distance. More »

More about:  food • tomatoes • salmonella • food contamination • Food and Drug Administration • local produce

OPINION

Global Food Chain Ensures Ills Never Go Out of Season

Local sources look ever better considering price and risk, as tomatoes show

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Jun 11, 08 1:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - On the heels of a tomato scare, US consumers need to look closely at the risks and ever-rising costs of the global network that supplies produce no matter the season, Tim Rutten writes in the Los Angeles Times . "When one packer's tainted produce goes to three or four countries, what would have been a local problem becomes an international one," he notes. More »

More about:  tomatoes • salmonella • fruits and vegetables • produce • local produce

OPINION

 Salty Ramsay 
 Marinates in Hypocrisy 

Push for local, seasonal food in UK restaurants has critics roasting TV chef

Spiked May 18, 08 11:58 AM CDT
(Newser) - Borrowing some of Gordon Ramsay's favorite vulgarities, Rob Lyons lashes out at the famous chef's push for British restaurants to use seasonal, local foodstuffs. "There have been plenty of people lining up to point out the hypocrisy of Ramsay’s position," Lyons writes in spiked, pointing to observations that his restaurants hardly fall in line—and would face the fines Ramsay advocates. More »

More about:  dining • local produce • Gordon Ramsay • locally grown movement

Actually, It Is Easy Being Green

Environmental consciousness and convenience don't have to be opposites.  Use these tips to green up your home.

LiveScience LiveScience Aug 16, 07 5:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - So you're not ready to give up your car for a bicycle to help the Earth. LiveScience suggests 10 baby steps to going green that won't even cramp your style. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs. Purchase Energy Star-rated appliances, electronics, and lighting. Instead of plastic bags, shop with a reusable tote bag. More »

More about:  list • environmentalism • energy • recycling • renewable energy • plastic • green energy • compact fluorescent bulbs • local produce • EnergyStar

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