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Consumer groups have complained for several years that ground beef, sausage and hot dogs contain bone marrow, and sometimes even bits of spinal cord.

A juicy slab of steak isn't the worst thing you can order, but it isn't the healthiest choice either, says a consumer group famous for uncovering the high fat content of favorite foods.

Nut trees are as much a part of the landscape in Spain as their fruits are part of the diet. And the consumption of nuts, according to experts, has helped to protect some people against heart disease.

In a move that has consumer groups seeing red, the Department of Agriculture is considering dropping a plan requiring slaughter plants to test poultry and red meat for salmonella -- the major cause of sometimes-fatal food poisoning.

Thanks in part to a decade-long government awareness campaign, the average cholesterol numbers have dropped, along with deaths from heart disease. Still, much like the old margarine/butter controversy, scientists continue to debate the evils of hyperlipidemia -- high cholesterol.

Includes updates and new information on food safety programs.

Cooking class, recipes, Shockwave games, and an extensive FAQ section covering topics such as chicken nutrition, grilling tips, and cooking terms.

This clearinghouse of egg info comes complete with egg recipes, egg safety info, and an "eggcyclopedia."

Recipes, cooking tips, menu ideas, and food fun for kids scratch the surface of this site dedicated to "the other white meat."

"Everything you've always wanted to know about turkey" and then some. Recipes galore and a "just for fun" section to boot.