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Friday, December 15, 2006

How to make sure food is safe to eat
It's not just the hamburgers anymore. Health officials believe the source of recent E. coli outbreaks linked to Taco John's and Taco Bell restaurants was lettuce. How can you make sure your food is safe to eat?11:06 a.m.
Guests
Craig Hedberg: Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Hedberg is an expert on food-borne disease outbreaks and has studied the ways food becomes contaminated.
More from MPR
Benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables outweigh dangers from E.coli (12/14/2006)
E. coli outbreak puts spotlight on handling of produce (12/14/2006)
Lettuce suspected as source of E. coli in Minnesota and Iowa (12/13/2006)
Hanukkah lights
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins Friday at sundown. By tradition to mark the occasion, Midday presents National Public Radio's "Hanukkah Lights" special featuring four short stories about Hanukkah and Jewish life.12:06 p.m.
Resources
NPR: Hanukkah Lights

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