It’s the discussion that won’t die: Should you wash your chicken before you cook it? Both Dr. Oz and the CDC say no. They say that washing the chicken increases the chances of spreading bacteria to other surfaces, nearby food items and either yourself. The CDC recommends you allow the heat from cooking to kill […]
The next time you wash your hands in a public restroom, do you use the hand dryer or paper towels to dry your hands? Take the poll first, then watch the video.
Cell phones have become fixtures in the hands of many Americans. While they help us to stay in touch, they may expose us to unseen microbial threats. GMA Read More
VIA: CNN.COM Zemco Industries in Buffalo, New York, has recalled approximately 380,000 pounds of deli meat that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday. The products were distributed to Wal-Marts nationwide, according to the USDA’s website. MORE
VIA: WRAL.COM Smithfield has been placed under an advisory ordering residents to boil water, because testing of water samples detected the presence of coliform bacteria, officials said. Coliform bacteria aren’t dangerous, but are an indicator that other, potentially harmful bacteria might be present. Residents should boil all water used for human consumption, such as drinking, […]
VIA: CNN.COM Freshway Foods announced Thursday it is voluntarily recalling products containing romaine lettuce with a use-by date of May 12 or earlier because they may be contaminated with potentially deadly bacteria linked to an outbreak of illness. The recalled products may be the cause of an outbreak of foodborne disease linked to E. coli […]
