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Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled over possible metal fragments

2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (326+ words) Consumers are being instructed not to eat the recalled ice cream and to dispose of it instead. California-based Straus Family Creamery is recalling several organic ice cream products sold in pint and quart containers because of possible metal fragments. According…...

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thecooldown. com > outdoors > gardener-challenges-town-creative-parking-lots

Eden Project founder wants councils to 'rip up asphalt' and let young people grow food

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (613+ words) "I wish more young people had access to land." One urban gardening idea could do a lot more than brighten a neighborhood by replacing paved-over public space with raised community garden beds." One of the main intentions, the Guardian reported,…...

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thecooldown. com > outdoors > salmon-hatchery-maine-industry-scrutiny

Horrific undercover video of cruelty at salmon farm spurs investigation

6+ hour, 56+ min ago  (583+ words) "The new allegations arrive as the Trump administration pushes to expand domestic fish farming." A disturbing undercover video from a salmon hatchery in Maine is drawing new scrutiny to the costs of industrial seafood production as the U. S. moves to expand…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > pantry-challenge-reduce-food-waste

Forgotten wallet sparks accidental no-spend weekend " and reveals food 'hiding' in the back of the fridge

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (282+ words) "Every time I do something similar I realize there's way more food at home than I thought, just not the specific thing I'm craving." A Reddit post about an accidental "no-spend weekend" is resonating with frugal shoppers and anyone looking…...

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thecooldown. com > green-tech > stronger-apple-tree-roots-climate-resilience

Erratic temperatures result in 'rapid apple decline' " but researchers are getting to the root of the problem

1+ day, 36+ min ago  (543+ words) The work could help protect one of the nation's most popular fruits. Scientists are making steady progress on strengthening apple tree roots, a surprisingly important climate solution. After a series of destructive cold snaps hit major growing regions, researchers at…...

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thecooldown. com > outdoors > emily-cow-escaped-slaughterhouse-massachusetts

How a runaway cow escaped the slaughterhouse and became an animal rights icon

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (352+ words) Visitors " left convinced that they would "never eat another hamburger again." Emily the Cow, a Holstein Friesian who escaped a Massachusetts slaughterhouse in 1995, became an unlikely icon for animal rights, vegetarianism, and more compassionate food choices." What began as one…...

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thecooldown. com > sustainable-food > thermos-recall-stainless-steel-food-jars

Thermos recalls 8. 2 million food jars and bottles after 3 people left permanently blinded

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (420+ words) Thermos is recalling millions of stainless steel food jars and beverage bottles sold in the United States after reports that the stopper can violently eject when the container is opened." The recall involves certain Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman…...

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thecooldown. com > sustainable-food > creamy-sesame-noodles-recall-nationwide

Popular noodles recalled nationwide over hidden peanut allergen

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (514+ words) "We are committed to making this right for every customer." Fly By Jing's Creamy Sesame Noodles are being recalled nationwide after federal regulators announced a potential peanut contamination. The recall covers select lots of the Los Angeles-based brand's vegan instant…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > cucumber-plants-empty-fruit-pollination-heat-stress

Cucumber vines full of flowers can still fail if you miss this 2-hour morning window

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (676+ words) This approach could not only save your cucumber harvest but also save your hard-earned cash. Cucumber vines can look lush and healthy, put out plenty of yellow blooms, and still leave you with barely anything to pick. If the tiny…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > gardener-rolly-pollies-strawberries-help

Gardener shares video of rolly pollies overrunning raised beds, devouring ripe strawberries

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (478+ words) "They're eating the strawberries before we can pick them." There's nothing better than a fresh strawberry from the garden. Unfortunately for one gardener, a large group of rolly pollies agreed a little too enthusiastically with that sentiment and called some…...

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