Smuggled rare Mexican box turtles intercepted by U.S. officials at the Port of Memphis.
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More than half of the world’s turtle species are endangered or threatened, and overhunting of wild species is a major cause.
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Despite the recent Kinder chocolate recall, there’s no cause for wider concern about chocolate safety.
Ranging free in the yard.
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From Brooklyn to Los Angeles, thousands of Americans are raising chickens in their backyards. But without stricter regulation, urban poultry farming is risky for both humans and birds.
Using whole, unprocessed vegetables and washing them thoroughly will reduce risk of food poisoning.
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Illness from prepackaged salads isn’t uncommon. So how do we protect ourselves from illness when eating salads?