Tainted Produce More Likely for Low-Income Shoppers
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 15:35
in Health & Medicine
No one wants a mixed salad tossed with extra bacteria, mold and yeast, but those are just what you might find when you try to eat a healthier diet in poorer neighborhoods. A new study shows that the level of bacteria found on the fresh produce can vary according to the income level of the neighborhoods where it is for sale.