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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1997

Page

3

Common sense urged to corral food contamination fears

Experts warn contaminated foods from strawberries to hamburger spark regular health scares. FDA and industry push HACCP plans and irradiation debates while outbreaks prompt recalls and calls for better inspection funding. Public risk highlights include E. coli in beef, hepatitis A in imported strawberries, and raw oysters.

Food safety tips on washing produce and cooking meat

Advice on washing cantaloupe rind and other produce under running water to reduce Salmonella risk. Warns against cross contamination from raw meats and urges cooking poultry and beef to safe temperatures with a thermometer. Mentions FDA considerations for a produce antibacterial rinse and proper kitchen hygiene.

Ae Food Supply FDA Janice Oliver Myson CDC Oaks Food and Drug Administration

Carey rejects bid to disqualify himself from rerun election

AP reports Teamsters President Ron Carey will not step down amid investigations into his campaign fundraising. Opponent James Hoffa urged a special prosecutor, while Barbara Zack Quindel declined to certify last December’s vote and hinted at a new contest. Teamsters aide Matt Witt defended Carey’s lead as the rerun vote looms amid union business on NAFTA, UPS contract talks, and enforcement of the new contract.

Washington Teamsters Ron Carey James P. Hoffa Ale Hoffa ABC Good America Carey Barbara Zack Quindel Fox News Tage Atalar Ayiene Holts Witt Cam- Hoffa Coon Whita

One Million Immigrants Lose Food Stamp Benefits

Washington AP reports that nearly 1 million legal immigrants are losing federal food stamps as 935,000 noncitizens are cut off. Ten states are extending some relief, with California Florida New York and Texas most affected. The $22 billion five year welfare cut hits the needy elderly children and disabled hardest.

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