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Spain's La Tomatina: The Ultimate Food Fight — Photo Essay Special

Valencia - Valencia, in central Spain near the Mediterranean coast, is famous for La Tomatina, the massive tomato throwing festival.

Digital Journal Report by Darren Weir - 2 comments

'Angry Brides' game targets illegal Indian dowries

Facebook's launch of a new online game "Angry Brides" plays off the popular Angry Birds game and adds a twist. They can lash out at the illegal Indian dowry system by hitting prospective grooms with brooms and frying pans.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 2 comments

Inside a Parisian Murder Mystery

The body of a Polish millionairess has been found, slumped in a plush bathroom suite in one of the most renowned hotels in central Paris.

In the Media by Alethea Borgman - 8 comments

Technique Developed For Quicker Salmonella Detetction

Iowa State University researchers have developed a technique for testing for the presence of salmonella that may give investigators better, faster answers.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 7 comments

FDA Lifts Warning About Eating Certain Types of Tomatoes

After a lengthy investigation, the FDA has determined that fresh tomatoes now available in the domestic market are not associated with the current outbreak.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 6 comments

Salmonella Saintpaul Situation in Canada Update

Public Health officials in Canada have reported four cases of Salmonella Saintpaul infections that match those associated with the outbreak in the United States.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 2 comments

Lyc-O-Mato: An Ingestible Sunscreen Based on Tomatoes

The chemicals in sunscreens protect the skin but hurt the environment, the corals and the fishes in the sea. LycoRed has produced a green product based on tomatoes that help protect the skin without sunscreen.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 4 comments

Officials Say Tomatoes May Not Be The Source Of Salmonella Outbreak

Tomatoes, after being assumed to be responsible for an outbreak of Salmonella, were pulled from fast food chains, off of grocery shelves and people were scared to eat them. Now health officials admit that tomatoes may not have been the original problem.

In the Media by Susan Duclos - 20 comments

Op-Ed: Did A Cow Crap in Your Tomatoes?

Claims are being made that the meat production industry is to be blamed for cases of salmonella contamination of vegetables.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 40 comments

FDA Completes Tomato Trace back in Salmonella Case

The FDA has completed the trace back for some of the tomatoes associated with the salmonella outbreak- they have traced the pathway of some tomatoes from the point of purchase or consumption to each point on the distribution chain.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 20 comments

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