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Raw chicken being cut up on cutting board
February 14, 2025/Infectious Disease

Should You Wash Raw Chicken?

Rinsing raw chicken raises the risk of spreading harmful bacteria and causing foodborne illness

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January 23, 2025/Nutrition

Why Has Red Dye 3 Been Banned?

This synthetic food dye must be removed from all foods by 2027 and from all medications by 2028 for health concerns

Child drinking a glass of milk at breakfast
January 15, 2025/Infectious Disease

Can Bird Flu Be Passed Through Milk?

Pasteurized milk is considered safe, but there are concerns about avian influenza spreading through raw, unpasteurized milk

Arms of person bent down examining food in a bottom-of-fridge freezer bin
November 29, 2024/Nutrition

Spoiler Alert: Refrigerated Food Can Go Bad During a Power Outage

Extended outages lasting more than four hours can make food in your fridge unsafe to eat

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Close-up of a fruit fly
October 30, 2024/Primary Care

How To Get Rid of Fruit Flies for Good

Make your home a no-fly zone by cleaning your drains, refrigerating your produce and DIYing a fruit fly trap

Person wearing oven mitts removing warmed up chicken on a ceramic plate from a microwave
September 26, 2024/Nutrition

Are Microwaves Bad for You? Common Misconceptions Explained

Microwaves use non-ionizing radiation and haven’t been shown to cause cancer — follow food safety practices and use microwave-safe containers

Group of happy people sitting around table full of food, having a cookout
July 1, 2024/Nutrition

How Long Can Cookout Food Sit Out?

Once perishable food hits the table, it’s typically good for about two hours

Caregiver feeding baby food to child in highchair
June 20, 2024/Children's Health

What To Know About Heavy Metals in Baby Food

Levels are generally low, but there are ways to minimize potential health risks

Person scooping up water in hands from creek
May 10, 2024/Nutrition

The Dangers of Drinking Spring Water and Raw Water

Drinking untreated water can have dangerous consequences, like bacterial infections

Toddler eating cucumbers in mother's arms
June 26, 2023/Children's Health

Choking First Aid and Prevention in Children

Cut up foods into small pieces and make sure you sit down and focus during meals

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