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The small southwestern Georgia town of Plains has two famous exports: peanuts and peanut farmer-turned-president Jimmy Carter.
The battered peanut industry has a new message: Peanuts are safe to eat, and there's a law in the works to make them even safer. So have a handful.
A judge threw out a contempt-of-court conviction and ordered a new trial for a woman who was the voice of Lucy in several "Peanuts" TV specials and is accused of harassing UCLA faculty members who conduct research on animals, her lawyer said Thursday.
The nationwide salmonella outbreak has left many parents in a situation as sticky as peanut butter itself: Should they pack their kids' lunches with PB&J or stay away from the old standby?
Some common foods that contain peanuts and peanut products:
A massive salmonella-triggered recall of foods that might contain contaminated peanuts has the whole nation looking askance at foods once noshed with abandon.
A man who once was the voice of Schroeder in some "Peanuts" television specials is running for a seat on the Douglas County School Board.
For lovers of boiled peanuts, there's some good news from the health front. A new study by a group of Huntsville researchers found that boiled peanuts bring out up to four times more chemicals that help protect against disease than raw, dry or oil-roasted nuts.
A leading industry group has given scientists the go-ahead to build genetically engineered peanuts that could be safer, more nutritious and easier to grow than their conventional version.
US Airways will stop serving peanuts on its flights because of concerns about passengers who are allergic to the snacks.
An animal rights activist who was the voice of "Lucy" in several "Peanuts" television specials was convicted Thursday of illegally demonstrating outside the home of a city animal services employee.
Mayor Claims Obama Blocked 'Peanuts' Special The mayor of a suburban Memphis city accused President Barack Obama of deliberately timing his speech about the war in Afghanistan this week to block the airing of the "Peanuts" Christmas television special.
TN mayor blames 'Muslim' Obama for Peanuts Christmas pre-emptRussell Wiseman, mayor of Memphis suburb Arlington, suggested in a Facebook posting that Obama wanted to obscure the traditional Christmas TV special's Christian message.
Tenn Mayor Accuses Obama Of Timing His Afghanistan Speech To Interrupt the "Peanuts" Christmas Special; Says President's Supporters Should Move To A Muslim CountryThe mayor of a Memphis suburban city accused President Barack Obama of deliberately timing his speech about the war in Afghanistan this week to block the airing of the "Peanuts" Christmas television special.
Peanut Allergy Reaction Prompts Kroger RecallDAYTON, Ohio -- An Ohio distributor is recalling some Kroger store brand hazelnut spread that may contain peanuts not declared on the label.
I woke up this morning and saw that "Obama scraps Bush-era Europe missile shield." First thoughts....brilliant decision. Second thought....it reminded me of this brilliant West Wing scene.
Prisoners love of peanut butter saves Florida jobs In a state budget of about $66 billion, saving $210,000 is peanuts.
Healing ADD/ADHD From The Inside Out Without Drugs p. 29Do you have a child diagnosed with ADD/ADHD? The end of the school year spells vacation for most children, but for those with ADD/ADHD, there is no vacation from the internal disor- ganization that causes symptoms like hyperactivity, impulsivity and the in-ability to focus and …
From peanuts to shellfish... Why are so many adults suddenly getting allergies?When Edwina Galloway started to feel a strange knot in her throat after eating some peanuts, she tried to ease it by drinking tea.
President Yahya JammehThis flamboyantly dressed guy making his "coy boy" look is 43-year-old Yahya Jammeh.
FDA Hasn't Intensified Inspections At Peanut Facilities, Despite Illness - washingtonpost.comDespite four outbreaks of salmonella illness from peanut products in the past three years, the federal government has not changed the safety measures required of peanut companies or instructed its inspectors to test for the bacteria.
Food Fight: Obama's 'government first' attitude puts food safety at risk.While nominating Dr. Margaret Hamburg as head of the FDA and appointing Joshua Sharfstein as her deputy, President Obama showed a laudable passion as he addressed the nation regarding food safety.
Researchers Move Closer to Cracking Peanut AllergiesMedical researchers appear to be one step closer to conquering potentially deadly peanut allergies. At a scientific meeting this week, they're reporting on an experimental treatment that has freed a small number of children from their allergies. More Articles
Airline selling 'penis' on flightsA US airline is now selling "penis" on flights, an anchorwoman has declared.
It's Organic, but Does That Mean It's Safer?The plants in Texas and Georgia that were sending out contaminated peanut butter and ground peanut butter products had something else besides rodent infestation, mold, and bird droppings. They also had federal organic certification.
Cure for killer nut allergies moves a step closerScientists are one step closer to curing severe nut allergies that affect thousands of people across the UK, according to research published today.
Hey, What Are You Trying To Do? Poison Us? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 3 million Americans are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts, while nearly 7 million are allergic to seafood. Combined, food allergies cause 30,000 cases of anaphylaxis, 2,000 hospitalizations and 150 deaths annually.
Nation's Peanut Growers Reeling from OutbreakWith hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work and the economy in a nosedive, the U.S. peanut industry expected sales to soar this year.
Animal feed recalled due to salmonella fearsA Port Angeles farm commodities business has recalled peanuts that were sold as food for hogs and wild birds.
Peanut Boss Denied Failed TestsDespite a history of positive salmonella tests, the head of the embattled Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) last month sent an e-mail to company executives claiming that previous lab testing had "never found any salmonella at all" in the firm's products.
Researchers Test New Botanical Drug That Could Silence Peanut AllergiesAn experimental drug showed encouraging results by protecting mice from the fatal consequences of peanut allergy for more than 36 weeks after it was discontinued.
Worker: I Saw Rat Roasting In Peanut Plant, Also Saw Rat Droppings, Roaches, Huge Holes In RoofA former employee alleges serious health standard violations at a Blakely, Georgia peanut plant. The plant's problems have led to a major recall of peanut products produced at the plant.
Kroger recalls more peanut productsAs scores of retailers and producers continue to react to a growing salmonella scare, Kroger Co. is expanding a products recall to include its store-baked cookies and cakes.
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