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Consumer Information on Foodborne Illness

In light of recent news regarding a possible salmonella outbreak, please see A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety Risks to learn more about how to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. For additional information, visit the Backgrounder on Food Safety & Defense.

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Hydration Sources: It's not Just Water! — Did you know that there are other sources of hydration other than water? Many fruits and vegetables provide you with water, as well as a variety of beverages, including coffee and soda! Read our new brochure Hydration: Does it Always Have to be Water? to learn more about ways to stay hydrated, whether it’s during the warm summer months or during a workout. 

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Food Biotechnology

Questions about Sustainability? — According to the new 2008 Food Biotechnology Survey, you’re not alone. More and more Americans are aware of sustainable food production. Awareness jumped 11 percent from 2007 (from 30 to 41 percent) and 58 percent felt sustainability was important. Consumers rated “growing more food to help feed the growing global population” as the most important factor for growing crops in a more sustainable manner. Visit the 2008 Food Biotechnology Survey for additional information.