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NSF International educates consumers on numerous public health and safety issues including drinking water, dietary supplements, kitchen products, water filters, home appliances, pools and plumbing products.
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Treatment Options for Iron and Manganese
- 3 years ago
Iron and manganese occur naturally in ground water in many areas of the world. If...
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Confusion About Food Expiration Dates Can Lead to Potentially Harmful Food Handling Behaviors
- 3 years ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Expiration date labeling on food products is a source of confusion...
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Treating Hard Water
- 3 years ago
If you have white buildup on the end of your faucets or scale forming on...
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Pesticides in Drinking Water
- 4 years ago
Pesticides are widely used to help control insects as well as to prevent the growth...
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Emerging Contaminants Audio News Release
- 4 years ago
NSF expert tells us what's missing from water quality reports and what do to about...
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Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water Cause Consumer Health Concerns
- 4 years ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A vast majority (82 percent) of consumers report they are concerned...
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Facts Behind Common Food Safety Myths
- 4 years ago
Even in a seemingly clean kitchen, harmful pathogens that can make consumers sick can be...
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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips
- 4 years ago
Have you ever wondered if the traditional cleaning products you use are safe for the...
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Choosing Bottled Water Wisely
- 4 years ago
Since bottled water easily accommodates the active lifestyle of today’s families, these products are an...
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Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water
- 4 years ago
Many public water utilities disinfect their water with chlorine, ozone or other processes to help...
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Be a Produce Pro
- 4 years ago
Did you know that foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella are most commonly found in fresh...
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Bacteria, Cysts and Pink Slime in Drinking Water
- 4 years ago
Although bacteria are more commonly found in untreated water supplies such as private wells, they...
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Keeping It Safe at Farmers Markets
- 4 years ago
Farmers markets have seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years, giving shoppers access...
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Farmers Market Safety Tips
- 4 years ago
While farmers markets offer fresh, local foods, even locally-grown food can still be contaminated with...
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Chlorine and Chloramines in Drinking Water
- 4 years ago
To protect drinking water from bacteria and viruses, public water suppliers usually disinfect the water...