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Nearly 800 cases of irregularities related to the treatment of animals have been identified in federally inspected slaughterhouses in Canada. (Unsplash)

Animal welfare: How a lack of transparency in Canadian slaughterhouses is keeping us in the dark

‘Buying local’ often goes hand in hand with ethical choices. But when it comes to meat, we need to reconsider this equation.
Undercooked turkey is a leading cause of foodborne illness on Thanksgiving. AlexRaths/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

A few precautions as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast will help keep gastrointestinal distress out of your holiday gathering.
This well was contaminated with high levels of PFAS from firefighting foam used at a small airport nearby. Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals’ varies

PFAS exposure can vary significantly from one community to the next. A close-up view of three Great Lakes states offers some insights for everyone.

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