If you've ever found yourself throwing out loaves of bread that have gone stale before you've had a chance to use them, this ...

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Baker Emilie Raffa of The Clever Carrot fame offers vital tips for preventing premature bread spoilage. The heat from nearby kitchen devices is a common culprit in accelerating bread deterioration.

State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past six weeks, including moldy bread, long-expired food, rodent ...