Health
No, you shouldn't wash raw chicken before cooking it. So why do people still do it?
Food safety authorities and regulators around the world recommend you don't wash raw poultry before cooking.
Jan 6, 2023
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News tagged with foodborne illnesses
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An unlikely culprit poses contamination risk during food preparation
A study on the potential for cross-contaminating kitchen surfaces with pathogens during food preparation has pointed to an unlikely culprit for spreading sickness: spice containers.
Oct 19, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Food poisoning has dropped slightly, CDC finds. But experts say it's still a problem
Cases of food poisoning slightly decreased in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic years, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Oct 7, 2022
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Food safety tips for the climate change era
Every year, almost 1 in 6 Americans gets a foodborne illness, and about 3,000 people die from it, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. Picnics and parties where food sits out for hours are a ...
Sep 19, 2022
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USDA gets tough on salmonella in breaded chicken products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to toughen regulations on certain raw chicken products.
Aug 1, 2022
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Climate change is putting food safety at risk more often, and not just at picnics and parties
Every year, almost 1 in 6 Americans gets a foodborne illness, and about 3,000 people die from it, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. Picnics and parties where food sits out for hours are a ...
Jun 30, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Preliminary study finds organic vegetables contaminated with wide range of disease-causing microbes
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Lisbon, Portugal (23-26 April), suggests that disease-causing amoebas that live on organic leafy vegetables ...
Apr 23, 2022
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Foodborne illnesses are underestimated by young people
Researchers from SafeConsume conducted a study in four European countries (Portugal, France, England, Hungary) interviewing 156 11- to 18-year olds about their food hygiene education, attitudes towards foodborne illness and ...
Mar 29, 2022
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Chicken in the kitchen? Wash your hands!
When it comes to bacteria causing food-borne illnesses in the EU, campylobacter and salmonella are the most common culprits. According to the European Food Safety Authority, over 91,000 cases of salmonella infections are ...
Aug 31, 2021
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COVID pandemic can lead to better food safety, if you get the right information
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many people practicing better hand-washing and sanitation practices in their homes to stop the spread of the virus. A team of food scientists led by Purdue University believes that poses an ...
Feb 2, 2021
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