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Two takes on food safety

The New York Times has an interesting story about how food manufacturers are starting to put responsibility for food safety into the hands of their customers.
For instance, the story says, after a salmonella outbreak was linked to frozen pot pies, ConAgra changed the instructions on the packaging to include testing with a thermometer to ensure [...]

Green City Market prepares to kick off 11th outdoor season

The Green City Market is returning to its familiar outdoor format. Tomorrow’s market, at the south end of Lincoln Park near the History Museum, will feature both a celebration of the Market’s 11th season and a celebration of lettuce.
The market will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays through [...]