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Give Thanks That You're Not One of These Turkeys

(Nov. 25) -- It's the time of year for giving thanks -- thanks for not being one of the birdbrains behind some of this year's most embarrassing headlines. From dodo politicians to cuckoo celebrities, 2010's headlines have been stuffed with turkeys. Yes, turkeys -- those good-for-nothing newsmakers who have made us...

Egg Baron Behind Salmonella Recall Has Been Keeping Dirty Coops Since 16

(Sept. 16) -- Recent reports have revealed that Jack DeCoster, the poultry baron at the center of the multistate egg recall, may have known about the salmonella at his farms for two years. But a new timeline assembled by Joe Fassler at The Atlantic suggests that DeCoster's misconduct goes all the way back to 1949, when he...

Amid Egg Recall, FDA Chief Calls for More Authority

(Aug. 23) -- The nation's top food safety official says her agency needs more authority to protect the public. In the meantime, she's advising consumers to think twice before ordering those eggs over easy or poached. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg urged consumers today to avoid "runny egg yolks...