High tech aims to purge pathogens from fresh foods
Food producers explore high pressure processing and irradiation to kill Salmonella and E coli in produce. Virginia Tech researchers test high pressure on grape tomatoes while industry experts note benefits, limits, and cost. Irradiation offers another path, with FDA considerations and patient consumer acceptance debates.
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Rescuers slide stranded campers across river canyon
Ruidoso upper canyon residents face mass displacement as rescuers use a pulley basket system to move people across a murky river. At least 200 remain stranded. Gov. Richardson declares Lincoln County a disaster area to unlock state emergency funds.
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West Odessa senior center plans tabled amid funding concerns
County commissioners weigh a new Westside senior center building with an estimated six daily attendees. They approve construction funding in full while delaying a formal vote, consider merging centers, and schedule a Sept rally for voter registration. A multipurpose youth center project is also approved for contractor bidding.
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FTC says food ads targeted at children in 2006
The FTC reports that the largest food and beverage firms spent about 1.6 billion to market products to children in 2006, with about one third used on carbonated drinks. The study, released amid obesity concerns, uses confidential company data to gauge marketing reach and venues.
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