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A directory of food pantries and meal sites in Fulton & Montgomery Counties. Updated 9/30/14


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What’s Bugging You? Check Out this Table of Potential Food Safety Risks.
Posted 8/16/2014 by www.NutritionAction.com

Learn more about some of the most common bacteria, toxins, viruses, and parasites in food

Vomiting. Diarrhea. Cramps. Food poisoning is no fun. In most cases, your body will heal itself as long as you drink plenty of fluids until the GI problems clear up. Sometimes, though, you’re going to need medical help, especially if you’re older, have a weakened immune system, or have severe or long-lasting symptoms. (Infants and pregnant women are also more likely to have a serious bout.) Here are the bacteria, toxins, viruses, and parasites in food that are most likely to make you sick.

Act now to download your FREE copy of Food Safety: How to Keep Your Kitchen from Making You Sick without cost or obligation.


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2013 ESNY Recipes of the Week

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2014 ESNY Recipes of the Week

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