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Top 5 product recalls in US history
Product recalls happen nearly every day, but these five had a lasting impact. Can you guess which product recall was the most significant?
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3 views on whether states should legalize marijuana
This November, voters in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington will consider ballot measures to legalize and regulate marijuana, much as alcohol and tobacco are taxed and regulated. In this first in a series of "one minute debates" for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on the issue.
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The Paul Ryan budget: your guide to what's in it
Rep. Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's running mate, is best known for drawing up a series of spending-and-tax plans meant to challenge the Obama administration's policies from the right. But it's been some time since his latest budget, which Mr. Ryan terms a "path to prosperity," was released. Here's a primer on what's in it.
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Six major food recalls
Cargill has recalled roughly 36 million pounds of ground turkey products distributed nationwide. How does that compare with past food recalls?
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Top 5 insider trading convictions
Raj Rajaratnam, a wildly successful hedge fund manager, was sentenced and fined Oct. 13 on fraud and conspiracy counts for using insider information to make more than $50 million. Prosecutors called it the largest insider-trading case ever for a hedge fund. So how does his conviction stack up against other insider traders in the United States who were found guilty? Here's a look at the Top 5 convicted insider traders:
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Genetically modified salmon not harmful, FDA says
Genetically modified salmon – despite concerns of environmental groups – is unlikely to harm the environment. The Food and Drug Administration report is the final step before approval of the genetically modified salmon, which grow twice as fast as regular salmon.
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Top 5 product recalls in US history
Product recalls happen nearly every day, but these five had a lasting impact. Can you guess which product recall was the most significant?
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Trader Joe’s recall: Suspect frozen chicken affects 14 states
Trader Joe's recall involves a batch of Butter Chicken with Basmanti Rice frozen dinners, which may be contaminated with listeria. Trader Joe's advises customers to throw away the affected product or return it for a full refund.
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Fiscal cliff warning sends stocks sliding
Frustration from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid over the fiscal cliff pushed stocks downward Tuesday. Worries about budget talks have been hanging over the stock market for weeks.
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FDA shuts down peanut butter factory after salmonella recalls
The FDA has suspended production at Sunland, Inc. after batches of the manufacturer's peanut butter was linked to a widespread salmonella outbreak and led to an expansive recall of Sunland nut products. The shutdown marks the first time the FDA has used new shutdown powers granted by the Food Safety Modernization Act.
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Spinach recall for Fresh Express. Are you affected?
Spinach recall from Fresh Express involves 9-ounce bags in as many as 18 western US states due to possible contamination with salmonella. Customers affected by the spinach recall should throw the product away and call Fresh Express for a full refund.
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Legalized marijuana (Amendment 64), same-sex marriage make gains (+video)
Some 176 ballot measures in 38 states included historic wins for gay marriage and legalized marijuana (Amendment 64 in Colorado), as well as votes in four red states to rein in 'Obamacare.'
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Massachusetts tackles the medical marijuana question
This November Massachusetts voters will determine whether the state should allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Some say the law could be the next step to full legalization in the state.
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Sunscreen recall: Banana Boat spray-ons can catch on fire
Sunscreen recall involves 23 Banana Boat spray-on products. Five burn incidents in the US and Canada spurred the Banana Boat sunscreen recall.
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Peanut butter recall expands again. Now included: peanuts (+video)
Peanut butter recall affecting Sunland products now includes packages of raw and roasted peanuts sold nationwide and on the Internet. The peanut butter recall has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 35 people in 19 states.
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Kellogg Company recalls Mini-Wheats. Metal fragments in cereal.
Kellogg Company has issued a recall of 2.8 million packages of unfrosted and Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal due to possible contamination with fragments of metal mesh. The Kellog Company says that the affected batches of Mini-Wheats range in size and were distributed nationwide.
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Fungal meningitis cases spotlight risks from custom-mixed drugs
Recent fungal meningitis cases are part of a growing concern over contaminated custom-mixed drugs from 'compounding pharmacies' that supply hospitals, clinics, and doctors. The custom-mixed drugs are not FDA approved.
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Peanut butter recall expands to 101 products, major stores (+video)
Peanut butter recall in 30 states now includes other nut products from manufacturer Sunland, Inc., which may be linked to a salmonella outbreak. Several major retailers, including Whole Foods and Target, have pulled products as part of the expanded peanut butter recall.
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Coppertone settlement: 'False' sunscreen claims cost $3M to $10M
Coppertone settlement has been reached by parent company Merck, bringing a decade-old lawsuit to a close. The lawsuit alleged that Coppertone made false claims about its sunscreen, and the Coppertone settlement will cost Merck between $3 million and $10 million in payouts.
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Salmonella outbreak spurs peanut butter recall
Salmonella outbreak in 18 states has possible link to Trader Joe's Valencia Salted Peanut Butter. Trader Joe's issues recall as officials investigate 29 cases in salmonella outbreak.
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Arsenic in rice? Consumer Reports finds 'higher' levels.
Arsenic in rice is at higher levels than most foods in the US, according to a Consumer Reports study. Consumer groups are urging the FDA to set guidelines for the allowable levels of arsenic in rice. The FDA says there is no danger in eating rice, but urges people to diversify their diets.
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McDonald’s adds calorie counts. Will other chains follow? Yes
McDonald's will introduce calorie counts on its menu boards nationwide, starting next week. Other chains will have to follow McDonald's soon enough: Obama's health-care law will soon require restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to post calorie counts on their menus.
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3 views on whether states should legalize marijuana
This November, voters in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington will consider ballot measures to legalize and regulate marijuana, much as alcohol and tobacco are taxed and regulated. In this first in a series of "one minute debates" for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on the issue.
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Two health groups sue US for failure on food safety
In the wake of numerous food-borne illness outbreaks this year, two health and environment organization are suing the federal government for failing to protect the food supply.
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Prop. 37: Will California be first state to label genetically modified food?
Proponents of Prop. 37, which is on the California ballot in November, say consumers have a right to know what kinds of food they are eating. But similar labeling laws have failed in 19 states.
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The Paul Ryan budget: your guide to what's in it
Rep. Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's running mate, is best known for drawing up a series of spending-and-tax plans meant to challenge the Obama administration's policies from the right. But it's been some time since his latest budget, which Mr. Ryan terms a "path to prosperity," was released. Here's a primer on what's in it.
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Change Agent
Frugal innovation: the lessons of India's 'jugaad'Corporations may be able to learn from developing-world entrepreneurs, who emphasize frugality, flexibility, and simplicity in designing products.
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Weak retail sales figures push stocks lower
Stocks closed mostly lower Thursday after signs emerged that Americans are spending at a slower pace and that China's economy may be in worse shape than previously thought. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 47 points at 12,896.
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Robert Reich
Big Pharma's $3 billion slap on the wristThe Justice Department has announced a $3 billion settlement against GlaxoSmithKline for improper marketing prescription drugs in the late 1990s to the mid-2000s. It may sound like a lot of money, but really is just a drop in the bucket for Big Pharma.
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Dole salad recall 2012 hits bagged lettuce at Wal-Mart, Kroger
Dole salad recall 2012 involves bagged salad sold in six states at Wal Mart stores and Kroger supermarkets. So far, no illnesses have been reported as a result of the Dole salad recall 2012.
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