Food Safety

As of December 3rd, 2009 Slim Fast has recalled over 10 million of its ready-to-drink products. This is what you should do if you have purchased any of them recently. Please note: this recall...

A salmonella bacterium lives within the intestines of animals, birds, and people. Foods that have been contaminated by feces can cause salmonella poisoning in the people or animals that ingest it.

SIMPLY SCATTER A THIN FILM OF ARM & HAMMER BAKING SODA TO PLACES ROACHES MOST LIKE TO GO, LIKE UNDER THE TOASTER OR, EVEN BETTER IN THE CREVICES WHERE THEY COME FROM. LEAVE IT FOR ABOUT A...

Salmonella is a group of bacteria most widely known for causing food-borne illness (salmonellosis) and typhoid fever in developing countries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

When melamine, an organic chemical compound, is combined with formaldehyde, it creates melamine resin. The resin can be molded as dinnerware; it dries into a hard plastic that is nearly unbreakable.

Food poisoning may be caused by food spoilage, undercooked meats, natural toxins found in some foods or even foods being contaminated during processing. Food poisoning symptoms may include...

Eliminating and preventing potential botulism requires attention to food preparation, wound disinfection and infant care. Botulism is caused by clostridium botulinum--a bacterium that produces...

Salmonella is a bacteria that causes the most food-borne illnesses, mostly diarrhea, in humans. Salmonella is a rod-shaped microscopic living thing that is easily transferred through food and...

Cooking can become a challenge for the elderly as their vision becomes poor or if their mind begins to wander. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to make cooking easier – and...

Microwaving food in a plastic bowl can be a quick and easy way to reheat leftovers or cook simple meals. However, you should take special care in how the food is heated, especially meats. By...

When working in an environment that deals with food, it is of the utmost importance to adhere to proper sanitation techniques. Sanitizing kills harmful bacteria. Your most important tool when it...

It is mandatory that professional caterers take a course to obtain a license to cater food for public and private functions. Licensing requirements and certifications vary from state to state, and...

Salmonellosis, often called food poisoning, is caused by the bacterium Salmonella spp. This bacterium is present in the meat and waste of many farm animals, including poultry and beef. It is also...

While television writers love to portray the "greasy spoon" restaurant, the reality is that food-borne illnesses thrive in an unclean environment. There's nothing funny about botulism or...

Handling food requires a host of precautionary measures to avoid contamination by harmful bacteria that can cause illness and even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there...

Sodium chloride, or salt, has endless uses in our everyday life. Salt helps our bodies function properly. Additionally, salt's ability to prohibit the growth of bacteria makes it a valuable...

Running a kitchen requires much more than just putting out excellent food. How food is stored and maintained is as important, if not more important, than the menu itself. An inspection of food...

A sneeze guard is the shield placed over foods in restaurants, buffets and outdoor food booths, to protect food customers from viruses and bacteria spread by other food customers' sneezes and coughs.

Every year someone becomes sickened from eating undercooked turkey during the holiday season. The symptoms of food poisoning can not only ruin the holidays, but in some cases a case of food...

Using Styrofoam is an extremely controversial topic. Styrofoam is nonbiodegradable and while not completely harmful to the planet, the product can take up to 500 years to break down in landfills,...

A freezer can postpone the expiration date of food, allowing you more leeway for when you decide to cook that roast. In order for the freezer to do its job, however, it must be kept at a safe...

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for supervising and regulating the safety of foods, dietary supplements, medication and cosmetics. It is a government agency of...

Clostridium botulinum causes the human illness botulism, which results from a toxin produced by the bacteria. Fortunately, only around 110 cases are reported each year to the Centers for Disease...

Sulfate in water causes it to have a bitter taste. Drinking it can lead to dehydration, as it also has a laxative effect. Water that has hydrogen sulfide in it smells like a rotten egg and can...

With salmonella outbreaks affecting fruits and vegetables, knowing how to properly wash fresh produce at home is especially important. It's critical to ensure that produce is properly prepared,...

As we, all know E.Coli can make you very sick and can cause death. E.Coli (Escherichia) is a bacterium that is found in Feces. Whether it be animal or human Feces. There is some simple steps...

Labeling the food in your fridge with dates helps prevent food spoilage and waste. Knowing when your food is safe to eat helps protect you from the dangers of mold and food-borne illnesses. Label...

Most of the public relies on public water systems for their supply of water. Before water enters public treatment plants, it is typically contaminated with parasites and bacteria. The water is...

Salmonella and E. coli are two intestinal diseases that are caused by bacteria. They are very similar in regards to symptoms and method of infection, so it is sometimes difficult to tell one...

If you have eggs in your refrigerator that have passed the expiration date on the package, don't throw them out! Sometimes eggs last for weeks past their expiration date. You'll be wasting your...

It's Christmas time again and many people will be making the traditional turkey dinner. Many turkeys that people buy nowadays are frozen and before you can start your meal you will need to thaw...

Salmonella infection occurs with the consumption of undercooked foods or foods that have been contaminated with feces. While it is the most frequently reported source of food-borne illness,...

Salmonellosis, also known as salmonella poisoning, is a common intestinal disease that afflicts humans due to the consumption of contaminated food products. Although the salmonella bacteria that...

Giardiasis is a highly contagious disease caused by a one-celled protozoan parasite (Giardia lamblia). The parasite lives in the intestinal tract of many animals, and humans can be infected by...

Over the past few years, there have been several studies revolving around aspartame and the effects that it has on the human body. If aspartame does affect liver function, why is it allowed on the...

Treating water before long-term storage is a necessary and straight forward process. Water will become tainted (unsafe to drink) within a few weeks if it has not been properly treated before being...

Reverse osmosis (RO) refers to a method of treating contaminated water. It is proven method for creating large volumes of pure, clean water. The treatment process works by applying pressure to the...

The toxin produced by the bacteria clostridium botulinum is one of the most highly toxic natural substances on the planet. Even a tiny amount in your food or absorbed through the skin, eyes or...

Sildenafil citrate phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) is a chemical agent employed in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It was approved for use in Viagra by the FDA in 1998. As a regulated chemical,...

Food packaging consists of both the label that gives written information about a product and also the material that encases it. FDA requirements for food packaging labels serve to honestly inform...

Dry chlorine, or calcium hypochlorite, may be used to purify water. In an emergency, or when you do not have access to clean water, dry chlorine is a viable way to produce water safe for...

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that was named for the American scientist that discovered them. Infection with salmonella bacteria can cause salmonellosis in humans resulting in severe diarrhea,...

Following restaurant safety procedures is important and a must to ensure the well-being and safety of patrons and employees. Safety procedures cover all aspects of the restaurant operation,...

Stevia, also known also by its Latin name, Stevia rebaudiana, is marketed by several companies as a natural sweetener. Available at health food stores, stevia is an herb that grows wild as a...

Chances are that the label on the milk in your refrigerator makes some kind of reference to rBGH, commonly called rBST. A gallon of Great Value milk from Walmart, for example, has the following...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) states that salmonella bacteria are responsible for over 500 deaths and 1.4 million illnesses--which...

Stevia, an all-natural dietary supplement and sweetener, is marketed and manufactured by companies such as Sweet Leaf Products and Whole Earth Sweetener Company. Find the sweetener at your local...

Salmonella is a rod-shaped bacterium that lives in the intestines of people and animals and is spread from feces of people or animals. Salmonella accounts for most reported food-borne illnesses....

Whether a bacteria or a virus causes your gastrointestinal infection, you caught it in one of four ways: from person to person, by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your mouth, by...

In order to control intestinal parasites, stimulate growth, improve the color of chicken meat and reduce their stress on the commercial farms, producers of commercial chickens tend to feed their...