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Restaurants Are Dirtier Than You'd Like to Know
A recent study by the Center For Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has shown that restaurants are incredibly dirty. From moldy refrigerators to live cockroaches to unsanitary prep and cook surfaces, the study illustrates the huge number of restaurants that are cited with health-code violations. Sarah Klein, an attorney for the CSPI, explains why most restaurants have a long way to go before they meet the Food and Drug Administration's health codes: Restaurants aren't motivated to pass a very high safety bar.
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Self-Checkouts Better For Your Wallet and Waistline
Next time you're waiting in line at the supermarket, do yourself a favor and mosey over to the self-checkout instead. According to Consumer Reports, ringing up groceries yourself could save you calories — as well as cash.
Last month, the magazine reported that the unit price of Coke at the register was more than twice as expensive as Coke sold in the beverage aisle, illustrating the fact that items sold near the checkout tend to be more costly than their grocery aisle counterparts.
To Curb Drinking, UK Mandates Smaller Wine Glasses
UK officials are hoping that a simple swap of the dishes will be the quick fix for some of the country's social problems. According to official figures, 43 percent of middle-class professionals exceed safe alcohol guidelines. Experts are putting the blame on the upward size trend of wine glasses.
Recall Warning: Salmonella and Listeria, Oh Boy!
Seems that sprouts aren't the only thing being recalled due to salmonella bacteria. This time it's batches of Aunt Jemima Pancake and Waffle Mix: Original, Original Complete, and Buttermilk Complete. According to Aunt Jemima folks, there is only a health risk if it's consumed raw or undercooked.
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