May 13, 2009 at 5:00 am by Vanessa Barrington
The Truth About Food Imports + 5 Tips for Eating Locally
With the rise in food-borne illnesses and food contamination incidents – from melamine in pet food and milk products imported from China to our homegrown peanut contamination problems – it’s becoming increasingly important to know where our food comes from. If there’s an outbreak, at least we can know if the food in our cupboards or refrigerators is part of the problem.
Aside from concerns about taste, freshness, and supporting local economies, traceability is another reason to support the burgeoning locavore movement.
Yet, at the same time the locavore movement has been …
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