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Hardy Bacteria Are Living in Your Microwave
They are ubiquitous in households because they make reheating food a breeze, but microwaves can be tantamount to a petri dish. According to research published in Frontiers in Microbiology, everyone’s favorite appliance is typically a habitat for hundreds of different kinds of bacteria. Scientists from Spain gleaned microbial samples from 30 different microwaves, including those…
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Making Leafy Greens Safer to Eat
Leafy greens like spinach are a nutritious addition to any diet, but they also have a historically elevated risk for food poisoning.
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Handling Frozen Food Safely
Research from the USDA suggests that many home cooks may not know how to handle frozen foods properly, which can elevate the risk for foodborne illness.
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Fishing for Plastic?
A team of researchers in Australia tested seafood purchased from a market in Australia and found every sample contained traces of microplastics.
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