Your Vote
In a recession, consumers want to make food last. They don't want to put any more pressure on their budgets by throwing out something that might have value. But it's good to know when a product can be consumed safely.
Here is a list of myths and facts to test your knowledge of food safety. It's from our story, under recession tips, entitled: Is my food still safe after the 'best before' date?
Latest Your Votes
- Saturday is Valentine's day, will you be going out with your sweetheart?
- Will you be making an RRSP contribution this year?
- Have you or someone close to you lost your/their job in the last few months?
- If you live in a part of Canada that gets a lot of snow should snow tires be mandatory for cabs?
- Are you buying more lottery tickets because of the economic downturn?
- Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps admitted to 'regrettable behaviour' on Sunday after a picture surfaced in a British tabloid allegedly showing him smoking marijuana at a party. Does this change your opinion of the athlete?
- Would you pay more for a product if it was made in Canada?
- Do you think Ottawa transit should be an essential service?
- Will you take advantage of the budget's 15 per cent tax credit for home renovations in the next year?
- Out of the planned federal budget spending that we know so far, what do you think will be most effective in stimulating the economy?
- Should the government be legislating an end to the strike at York University?
- Given Barack Obama's desire to close Guantanamo, do you think it's time for Ottawa to allow Omar Khadar to return to Canada?
- What did you think of the first lady's ball gown last night?
- What's your view of Obama's inauguration?
- Will you watch the Obama inauguration?
- How do you prefer to give to charity?
- Should the federal government bailout Nortel?
- Do you know where your break pads are made?
- Who do you think is responsible?
- Do you prefer a coalition or an election?
- Does Obama's decision to make Canada his first foreign visit indicate a stronger bond in Canada-U.S. relations?
- Should alcohol be served on airline flights?
- Do you feel secure in your job for this year?
- Which side do you support in the Ottawa transit strike?
- Should the O.L.G. honour the scratch and win ticket?
- Does the lingering smell of cigarette smoke bother you?
- How many television sets are in your home?
- Have you been following the world junior hockey tournament in Ottawa?
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