‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Listeria Outbreak
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‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Listeria Outbreak

U.S. inspectors listed serious problems in 2022 that could have resulted in strict measures like a pause in production. But the plant continued operating, and some conditions persisted.
Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake
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Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake

Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like.
Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role
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Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role

More than 150 people were sickened from products sold at smoke and vape shops, providing evidence of the lax regulation of new food items.