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...
Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
Here are simple ways to help keep your food safe when you experience a power outage. If your loss of power is due to...
How to Protect Your Family from Dangerous Lead Exposure
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Dangers to your family can come in many forms. You might prepare for inclement weather, transportation issues, and even stranger danger, but...
Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing
"The Big Thaw"
Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during "the big thaw." While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. However, as soon...
7 Ways to Use Overripe Fruit Safely
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Did you know that the average family of 4 wastes approximately $1,600 annually in unused produce? Research has shown that 25% of...
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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Love Your Local Farmer’s Market? How to Shop Safely This Season
(HealthyExaminer.com) - The local farmer’s market can be a wonderful place to find fresh produce and baked goods while supporting the local economy and...
“No-Show” Guests Jeopardize Food Safety
You've invited the guests, decorated the table and prepared the food. Then the guests are delayed, call to cancel or don't show at all....
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...
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?...
