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Why so many food recalls are happening in the US

Bethany Johnson and Katie Notopoulos
2024-05-16T13:30:00Z
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FDA food recalls are on the rise for several reasons, from undeclared allergens to pathogens. Here's what's wrong with food safety in the US and how you can protect yourself from buying bad products.

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