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Showing posts with label Harvard. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 14, 2009

Recalled Peanut Butter Products

A Harvard survey found that while 93 percent of Americans know about the salmonella outbreak, a quarter of them are wrong about the products involved. And on people’s trust of corporations and the government… The poll found one in 3 Americans have confidence in food manufacturers and government inspectors to keep food safe. Harvard researchers surveyed about 1300 Americans. Here's the FDA list of recalled products.

(Associated Press)

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Coastal Georgians less worried about hurricanes

Coastal Southerners are getting complacent about the dangers of hurricanes, according to a new poll. The survey by a Harvard University professor found that one in three southeasterners who live within 20 miles of the coast – including Georgia -- would not leave their home if a storm came through. That’s up from one in only four last year. Reasons people gave for not leaving included that they think their homes are safe, the roads would be too crowded, and it would be dangerous to leave. The poll found 78% felt prepared if a major hurricane struck their community in the next six months. 31% said they would not evacuate. 5% said their decision would depend on the circumstances.

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