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Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer today announced that beginning next month, USDA will begin listing retail stores receiving meat and poultry products involved in Class I recalls - those of the most serious concern to public health. For some recalls, specific product information useful to consumers is not available to help identify recalled products that may still be in their home. Today's announcement provides a 30 day notice after the rule is published in the Federal Register before the process of listing retail stores takes effect. read more

Nestle Prepared Foods Company, a Mt. Sterling, Ky., establishment, is recalling approximately 199,417 pounds of frozen stuffed chicken sandwich products that may contain pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The following products are subject to recall: read more

It takes only 15 minutes to prepare this Artichokes With Garlic Dip recipe. It sarves 4 people and has 0.50 cups of fruits and vegetables per person. Therefore here we go. The Artichokes With Garlic Dip recipe has the following ingredients: 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 Tbsp chopped parsley 1 Tbsp chopped chives 2 tsp chili sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 tsp pepper 4 artichokes (medium), prepared and cooked Directions of preparing Artichokes With Garlic Dip recipe. Combine all ingredients except artichokes; blend well. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with cooked artichokes. read more

AP - Customers at big fast-food chains in new york City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow — like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda.