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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a national salmonella outbreak. This recent outbreak is caused by the strain salmonella Typhimurium, which also caused an outbreak back 2006. As of Sept. 3, at least 388 people have become infected with this strain of salmonella, sending just under 70 people to the hospital to seek treatment. The majority of the cases are focused in Read more
We may be once again putting tomatoes on our plates, but the source of the salmonella outbreak has remained a mystery. The FDA just announced that a possible source of the salmonella outbreak – water. They found strains of salmonella in both irrigation water and serrano peppers at a Mexican farm in Nuevo Leon. Since the tomato industry has lost over $300 million because so much produce had to Read more
The raw tomato Salmonella outbreak has spread to 16 states. — FitSugar A lovely alternative to classic pasta salad: Thai shiitake mushroom salad. — 28 Cooks Isn't this gorgeous dress cake perfect for a bridal shower? — Frosted Garden When baking, don't add too much flour while kneading. — The Kitchn The best of ballpark food. — The New York Times Due to the recession, Safeway's Read more
It's holiday baking time! But before you whip up all those fruitcakes and homemade Christmas cookies, keep these tips in mind to prevent the stomachache of food-borne illness and the headache of chemicals in foods. Don't Lick the Spoon Spritz cookies with a side of salmonella? Sounds like the worst holiday ever. Prevent a horrible bout of food poisoning this season by resisting the gooey, Read more
Don't miss Larry David's Funny or Die Thanksgiving special. — Eater Guess what? Today's the fifth most popular day for pizza delivery. — The FN Dish The farmer to blame for 2010's salmonella outbreak has left the egg industry. — Grub Street SF Why 24/7 snacking is the next big food trend. — USA Today How to carve a turkey in under five minutes. — Real Simple Why there's a renewed Read more
Many people associate sprouts with those stringy, wormy-looking mung bean sprouts in stir-fry dishes. Otherwise, you might think of the bitter alfalfa sprouts used to fill sandwiches. Did you know that sprouting extends to a wide variety of grains, beans, and nuts, and sprouting these food items can tremendously increase nutrition and digestibility? While fairly recent salmonella and E. coli Read more
Alton Brown's Twitter rant: have you ever seen him so angry? — Eater Groupon knock-off Mobile Spinach is posting deals restaurants didn't agree to. — Grub Street SF Find out which celebrity chefs actually cook in their own restaurants. — The Daily Meal The CDC says this salmonella outbreak is more resistant to antibiotics than usual. — CNN Favorite drinks to enjoy during the warmer Read more
You might want to steer clear of grilling turkey burgers for now: Agribusiness giant Cargill has just issued a recall of 36 million pounds of ground turkey in what's being called the largest food recall ever. In a recent investigation, the US Department of Agriculture determined a link between Cargill's ground turkey product and a salmonella outbreak that has already killed one California man Read more
McDonald's is shrinking fries and adding fruits and veggies to its Happy Meals. — Huffington Post Food French macaroon recipes to make your mouth water. — TLC What not to eat during a heat wave. — Food Republic The 10 best restaurants to watch the sunset. — The Daily Meal Learn to frost cupcakes the right way. — KitchenDaily Whole Foods launches an Edible Schoolyard copycat. Read more
When it comes to fruits and veggies, I usually don't buy prewashed, precut, preanything. It seems too gimmicky and way lazy on my part not to slice my own apples. I make an exception for salad greens. I know it's hypocritical of me, but salad greens are pretty dirty, and I hate having to break out my cumbersome salad spinner. So yeah, I give in and buy the prewashed bags of mixed greens from the Read more
