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Facing the Facts On What We Eat

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Dr. Kent Sepkowitz believes the lack of open conversation about the origins of many food-borne illnesses — which is fecal matter getting into our food — has led to us being blind to the situation. He’s written an article for Slate.

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Europe’s E.Coli Outbreak Still Baffling Scientists

Environment

Where Did Germany’s ‘Supertoxic’ E. coli Outbreak Come From?

Spain to Sue Germany over E. Coli Allegations

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