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Studies have found fragments of bird flu virus in about 20% of the milk supply. It's not expected to pose a threat to humans, but may indicate the outbreak is more widespread than previously thought.
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Federal officials and scientific experts say the virus detected in retail milk samples may be inactive and unable to cause an infection.
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It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees, among the least paid in the workforce. Restaurant owners and franchisees warn of higher prices and cuts to workers' hours.
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Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. Officials confirmed that one person in Texas also had bird flu.
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The price of cocoa is on a wild historic ride: It topped the all-time record before Valentine's Day and almost doubled since then, in time for Easter. The culprit is the weather.
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Producers say poor crop yields in the face of climate change in West Africa — where 70% of the cocoa supply is grown — is to blame. Chocolate makers are raising prices; others are shrinking candies.
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At the same time basketball teams are vying to end up in the Final Four, so are LA taquerias, as part of the annual "Taco Madness" competition.
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Makers say the decline is due to high demand and the effects of climate change. There are encouraging weather forecasts, and sugaring season is still underway.
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NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with Lance Price of the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center about Chick-fil-A's decision to drop its "no antibiotics ever" pledge.
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It can be confusing to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. A new guide breaks down the produce items containing the most pesticides.
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The fast food company said it will now use "no antibiotics important to human medicine" beginning in spring of this year. The company first said it would stop using antibiotics in 2014.
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The Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. But it was originally a knock-off of another cookie: the Hydrox. A new podcast investigates.