Cantaloupe rinds can carry bacteria that cause a foodborne disease that can causes fever, diarrhea, nausea and stomachache. To reduce your risk: Purchase melons that are not bruised Refrigerate melons until ready to eat Wash melons with cool tap water Wash your hands and utensils after handling melons … Read More
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Grocery store, pharmacy, cleaners, post office and library, home — what’s wrong with this trip? Keeping food in a hot, stuffy car unrefrigerated for more than an hour promotes the growth of harmful bacteria and reduces the freshness. Hit the grocery store last and head home to stash your food in the fridge. … Read More
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A recent survey showed that 76% of US consumers believe that a food is unsafe to eat once the date printed on the package has passed. Not true! If stored properly most foods can be eaten days, weeks or even years past the packaged date. Remember the cans of Spam found after World War II? … Read More
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Travelers to Mexico know to stay away from unpurified water and unwashed and unpeeled fresh fruits and vegetables. But restaurant table-top sauces—guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa—are often the culprits in traveler’s diarrhea. … Read More
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Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberries and Mom or Grandma in the kitchen preparing all the goodies. That is the classic picture most of us have of Thanksgiving. But, in reality most Thanksgiving dinners today look quite different. Here are some questions that have popped up recently: My sister-in-law says she is making turducken this Thanksgiving. … Read More
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In a word, no. Drinking raw milk is playing Russian roulette with your health. The main difference between raw milk and pasteurized milk is the amount of bacteria. Proponents of raw milk feel it’s more nutritious and contains antimicrobial properties. But raw milk can be very dangerous — especially for pregnant women, children, or those with a weakened immune system. Raw milk can be a host to a wide array of pathogens, including but not limited to, staphylococcus aureus, campylobacter jejuni, E. coli, listeria monocytogenes and yesinia enterocolitica. In the more serious cases food-borne illness can cause kidney failure, premature births, and death. Since 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 831 illnesses, 66 hospitalizations and 1 death associated with raw milk. … Read More
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What’s in a date? Almost every food you buy—even soda and water—comes with a date stamped on the package. But, the only foods that must be dated by Federal regulations are baby food and baby formula. Twenty states have varying local ordinances, but many others have none. So what do package dates mean and should … Read More
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