Handwashing for Food Safety
Inadequate handwashing has been identified as a contributing factor to foodborne illness, especially when preparing raw meat and poultry. Hands can move germs that...
Protect Yourself from Food Allergies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) works to ensure that the labels of food consumers buy have accurate and complete information about the eight...
8 Tips to Freeze Food Safely
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Food safety is more than just preparing meals at the right temperatures. It’s equally important to avoid food spoiling in the freezer,...
US Gov Launches Heat.gov to Help Communities Battle Heatwaves
Today, the Biden Administration through the interagency National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) launched Heat.gov, a new website to provide the public and decision-makers with clear,...
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national vaccine safety surveillance program co-monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the...
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?...
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...
Extension Cord DANGER: How to Avoid These Pitfalls
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Extension cords often make life easier, offering a convenient way to connect your electronic devices to the nearest power source. Both indoor...
Essential Tips to Keeping a Campfire Safe
Campfires are an essential part of the camping experience. Stories are told around them, s'mores are roasted on them, bodies are warmed by them and...
How to SAFELY Compost in Your Kitchen
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Kitchen composting is a great way to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich, naturally-fertilized soil for your houseplants, patio garden, or lawn. Not...
