“WHO warns that pipeline for new antibiotics is running dry,” reported the New York Times in January. “Never has the threat of antimicrobial resistance been more immediate and the need…
Category: Food Safety
Food waste made headlines recently as farmers were forced to dump millions of pounds of fresh food intended for businesses and schools closed during the pandemic. But even before then,…
“A moist sponge that is not sanitized daily or replaced often can harbor bacteria and germs that can make you sick,” says Mindy Costello, an environmental health expert and registered…
By now, you’ve probably heard that the main way to avoid the coronavirus is to minimize contact with people, not food. Here are 3 reasons why that’s good advice. So…
Here’s why spending less time in the grocery store—and more time washing your hands—matters most to lower your exposure. “The biggest risk is physically going to the grocery store,” says…
Trying to make the most of your groceries? These tips to keep your refrigerator, pantry, and freezer organized can help. In the refrigerator Create an “eat first” area in your…
Dinner plans changed? “As long as you’ve thawed raw meat, poultry, or seafood in the refrigerator, you can refreeze it,” explains Maribel Alonso, a technical information specialist at the U.S.…
Forgot to thaw the chicken that you were planning on throwing in the slow cooker for dinner? Make another plan for tonight’s meal. “Food should be completely thawed before you…
On Monday, federal authorities urged Americans to take a number of steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, including in restaurants. “Avoid eating or drinking at…
Store-bought eggs must be refrigerated from farm to table. But if they’re fresh off the farm, it’s a different story. “Commercial eggs are washed at a processing plant,” says Maribel…