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Make healthy school lunches a priority this fall

Conquer the cafeteria

Building a healthy school lunch - and avoiding poor cafeteria selections - is well worth the effort. This fall, make healthy choices to boost your child's school success. More >>

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Get off to a healthy start this school year

Start the school year off right with an eye towards health.It’s back to school season for much of America. There are many ways – for the health and well-being of the entire family – that parents and their families can start the year off right.

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Consumer group calls on DeCoster-owned egg franchise to clean up act – across the board

2010 egg recallAugust 25, 2010
Linking disreputable labor, animal treatment, environmental practices to Salmonella egg recall, NCL demanding transparency, reform.

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Consumer U: tips for college students

Consumer tips for the college-boundMillions of young people are arriving on the nation’s college campuses this week. Many of them will be embarking on a life without parents for the first time. Unfortunately, many of these young people will be entering the marketplace on their own, with precious little understanding of how to navigate it successfully. Worse, many students may fall prey to scams targeting college students.

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Be honest: do your picnics involve strict safe food handling habits?



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CONSUMER TIPS

To avoid summer travel scams, pay by credit card whenever possible so that, in the event that you fall victim, fraudulent charges can be disputed.

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