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You can prevent the known cause, E. coli, by cooking hamburger and ground meats well and avoiding contact with unclean water.
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Prevention of HUS caused by ingestion of foods contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and other toxin-producing bacteria is accomplished through practicing hygienic food preparation techniques, including adequate handwashing, cooking of meat thoroughl...
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Food safety refers to the conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses.Food can be contaminated in many different ways. Some food products may already contain bacteria or parasites.
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From the farm to the store, meat and poultry products must be chilled -- and kept chilled, packaged and handled properly so it will be safe for consumers to buy. Several government agencies have the responsibility to assure the food's safety. In the home, food caretakers must do their part to store, handle and cook meat and poultry right so it's safe to eat.
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Frozen concentrated fruit juice is the optimal ingredient in frozen juice or punch, but not all such products have much of it. Look at the first two ingredients listed on the can. If they're frozen concentrate and water, the product has more real fruit juice than sugar. But if the first ingredient is corn syrup, the juice content is negligible compared with the sugar.
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You're about to cook a culinary masterpiece, and you've arranged gleaming utensils on the counter with all the care of a surgeon. But where's the thermometer?
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It's important to encourage good eating habits, while allowing kids to enjoy the fun of the holiday.
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Concerns about the safety of microwaving food in plastic are largely unfounded, because the FDA regulates containers to ensure they do not emit unsafe levels of any chemical that might migrate into food.
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Microwaves are superb for seafood and vegetables. You can cook shellfish in less than five minutes, using the bowl you'll put on the table. Vegetables keep their color, crispness and water-soluble nutrients because you can microwave them using just the water that remains after rinsing.
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Many Americans are betting that "functional" foods -- also called herbs, supplements, nutraceuticals or phytochemicals -- can make them healthier. Whether they get what they pay for -- or more than they bargained for -- is an issue that concerns some experts.
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You don't have to give up eating out to cut down on fat, cholesterol, and salt. You just need to think about what you order. Many menus highlight low-fat and low-sodium dishes. But if you can't find what you want, ask.
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Foods shouldn't stay frozen indefinitely. In fact, some foods—like bacon—shouldn't be kept in the freezer for much more than a month.
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Although most foodborne illness stems from raw animal foods -- such as eggs, meats and dairy products -- fruits and vegetables may carry germs, too.
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Most deli-style meats fall into the cold-cut category, including bologna, turkey, ham, salami, pastrami, corned beef and roast beef. Some of these are traditionally high in fat. But as with other high-fat foods, manufacturers have found ways to offer lower-fat versions.
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Many people make gifts of food or order food gifts from mail-order companies, especially during the holidays.
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Hot dogs have gone "all natural" and even vegetarian, with many varieties as good for you as other healthy foods.
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You can avoid foodborne illness by following these ideas for safe food handling and cooking.
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This stems from many advances and improvements in food safety, sanitation, and crop production that reduce the chance of food-safety problems, including food-borne illness, pesticide contamination, or infectious disease. There are many reasons why...
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Comparing labels will help you choose foods that are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium (salt) and calories.
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Did you know that home cooking causes more food-borne illness than restaurant food?
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Did you wash your hands this morning? Bravo! Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of potentially dangerous germs.
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Detailed information on the importance of hand washing in the prevention of infectious diseases
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Detailed information on the importance of hand washing in the prevention of infectious diseases
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Detailed information on swimmer's ear, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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Detailed information on otitis external (swimmer's ear), including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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