Latest Fact-Checks In Food Safety

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Centers for Disease Control
Centers for Disease Control
stated on July 16, 2015 radio interview
Caution: Kissing and cuddling chickens can be hazardous to your health.
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By Nancy Badertscher • August 4, 2015
John Oliver
John Oliver
stated on July 19, 2015 a segment on "Last Week Tonight"
"With the exception of baby formula, the federal government does not require any food to carry an expiration date, and state laws vary widely."
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By Will Cabaniss • July 27, 2015
Mother Jones
Mother Jones
stated on November 24, 2014 a Facebook post
"Turkeys today weigh 29.8 pounds. In the ‘30s, they weighed 13.2 pounds."
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November 25, 2014