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Fish Found with Mercury Across Nation’s Streams; Prosciutto Could Be Posted as Collateral

• A new federal study found mercury in every single fish tested at 291 streams across the nation, though only a quarter had levels above what the FDA classifies as safe to eat. [NYP]

• High-fiber foods are making a comeback in response to consumer demand. [WSJ]

• New Orleans chef at Stella! takes shark fin’s broth off of his menu after public outcry. [Examiner]

• Italian banks may soon start accepting prosciutto and pricey wine as loan collateral for food producers. [Guardian]

• Faced with falling demand for their product, some tobacco farmers are turning to wine-making. [WSJ]

• Jamba Juice is rolling out a trial menu of food at its Chicago stores. [Sun Times]

• Taco Bell will soon introduce a new breakfast menu. [NYDN]

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