Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
Feasting with family is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these simple tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays.
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5 Tips for Using Your Microwave Oven Safely
Did you know the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates microwave ovens? Microwave oven manufacturers must certify their products meet safety performance standards created...
Countdown to a Food Safe Thanksgiving
Countdown to Thanksgiving: 8 Important Food Safety Tips
Thanksgiving Day is just two weeks away, and it's time to get ready. Here are answers to...
Bottled Water 101: Types, Differences, and a Warning
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Bottled water can be a safe and convenient method to help you stay hydrated. In fact, 9 out of 10 Americans report...
Proper Food Handling and Safety
The food supply in the United States is among the safest in the world. However, when certain disease-causing bacteria or pathogens contaminate food, they...
Raw Dough’s a Raw Deal and Could Make You Sick
Do you find it hard to resist gobbling up a piece of raw dough when making cookies, or letting your children scrape the bowl?...
Home Canning and Botulism
Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends, but it can be risky—or even deadly—if...
Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Radiation Exposure
Like all medical procedures, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine imaging exams present both benefits and risks. These types of imaging procedures have...
Turkey Basics: Stuffing
Food Thermometer Essential When Stuffing a Turkey
For optimal safety and uniform doneness, cook stuffing separately. However, if stuffing a turkey, it's essential to use a...
The Ultimate Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Foreclosed Home
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Mortgage payments are often the bulk of a family’s budget. During times of financial hardship, it’s possible to default on mortgage loans,...
