Got food that’s slimy or smelly? “That’s due to spoilage bacteria,” explains Maribel Alonso, a technical information specialist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Those bacteria can grow at refrigerator…
Category: Food Safety
Food packages often list a “sell by,” “best by,” “enjoy by,” or “expiration” date. But if you don’t “enjoy by” that date, does it mean you’ll get “sick after”? Nope.…
“We think some of the bacteria that cause UTIs are coming from animal foods,” says Lee Riley, chair of the division of infectious diseases and vaccinology at the University of…
Some snazzy teas come in plastic, rather than paper, tea bags. Skip ‘em. When Canadian researchers steeped empty plastic tea bags in water heated to almost boiling for five minutes,…
Humans are damaging the natural systems of the only planet we’ve got. Here’s how that puts our health—and our children’s health—at risk. Sam Myers is a physician and principal research…
And how to lower your risk Contaminated foods and beverages sicken an estimated 48 million Americans each year. The five bugs most likely to cause an outbreak: Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium…
How you handle food matters—whether it’s meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, or leftovers. The harmful bugs that cause food poisoning can show up in any of those foods. Here’s…
As Thanksgiving nears, contaminated turkey has sickened 164 people in 35 states The outbreak of Salmonella Reading, which has been going on for nearly a year, has led to 164 illnesses,…
Is the food in your refrigerator safe after the power goes out? Keep your refrigerator door closed as much as possible. Food should be safe if the power is out…
Have romaine lettuce in your fridge? To be on the safe side, throw it out, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest (Nutrition Action‘s publisher). The FDA confirmed the…