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Pre-washed salads: A good idea or not?

When I head to the grocery store, I can't help it. I'm drawn to those pre-washed bags of salad that offer so much convenience for just little bit more ... Read More »

Irradiated greens -- Coming to a store near you

Anyone who was scared off greens after the massive spinach recall two years ago might find themselves eating a big spinach salad soon. The FDA is ... Read More »

Tips for a germ-free cookout

It's already well into July, and I'm sad to say that the number of cookouts I've been to seems unusually low. One here, one there -- but not too many. ... Read More »

Foodborne illnesses stay steady

Many moons ago I was fresh out of college and working at my first "real" job. The department I worked in had a potluck to celebrate some random event. ... Read More »

The CulinaryPrep tumbler kills bacteria for a healthier kitchen

This is one of those gadgets that you don't really need (just clean your kitchen and handle food properly) but you might want anyway. I'm not saying I ... Read More »

In the kitchen: urban myths debunked

Is it safe to microwave plastic? What's the scoop on non-stick cookware? Can reusing plastic water bottles be dangerous? There are a lot of opinions ... Read More »

Is soap really self-cleansing?

It's an old joke really -- soap, being soap, never gets dirty right? Or does it? The Dial Corporation Technical Center recently did a test to answer ... Read More »

Why do people forget all their clean habits at the petting zoo?

We're getting pretty conscious of what good disease and infection control means in this country, what with instant hand sanitizers, toilet seat ... Read More »

Massive beef recall due to E. coli fears

Nearly a half million pounds of beef from California and Pennsylvania have been recalled due to fears it's been contaminated with E. coli. Other ... Read More »

Herbal treatment may help treat UTIs

Urinary tract infections are common, painful, and often recurrent. That's because the bacteria that cause the infection (usually E. coli) can hide in ... Read More »