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CU concerned about USDA's meat labeling efforts

We are writing to you to express our deep concern about a variety of meat marketing labeling efforts being undertaken at USDA. Consumers Union, the non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports, has been rating, reporting and informing consumers about product claims for years.
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Some dietary supplements may raise lung cancer risk

02/27/2009 17:24:00
Feb 27, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Taking certain nutrient supplements like beta-carotene and some other carotenoid-containing dietary supplements may raise the risk of lung cancer, particularly in smokers, a study published in the Feb 2009 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests....
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Recipe: Give Watercress a Try

02/18/2009 18:19:00
Many people consider delicate watercress a rather aristocratic vegetable. For decades it was rarely seen in American cuisine, except possibly as a garnish alongside a filet mignon. Perhaps it is most recognizable in the form of watercress sandwiches, mentioned in British fiction as an essential part of afternoon tea....
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Recipe: Enjoy Pie for Dinner

02/18/2009 17:59:00
By midsummer, home gardens and local farmers' markets are producing some of the freshest and tastiest vegetables of the year. Combining them into a pie is a perfect way to enjoy these seasonal delights....
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