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Listeria-tainted cantaloupes have now affected at least 14 states including Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and California. So far, 55 infections and eight deaths have been confirmed, and even more are suspected. Local, state, and federal health experts are investigating the increasing outbreak connected to whole cantaloupes grown in the Rocky Ford-region of Colorado and shipped by Read more
Hold the Brie, cut some of the charcuterie, and table the tuna tartare! Even sans the champagne, the wedding feast is a decadent meal, but expectant mamas may want to take a few precautions when it comes to planning their menu. Being with child means that women have to be mindful of foods that can cause Listeria. According to WebMD, Listeriosis is food poisoning caused by eating contaminated Read more
CurleyQ posted this question in the Ask Anything box. She wondered if anyone else's doctor told them not to eat deli meats unless they were heated thoroughly due to the bacteria "listeria"? According to WebMD, Listeriosis is food poisoning caused by eating contaminated foods. It's dangerous for pregnant women because it can lead to premature babies, newborn infections, and stillbirth. It said Read more
Those perfectly sealed shiny packs of sliced cheese, raw meat, and deli cold cuts won't seem so perfect after you hear this: The packaging could be responsible for a deadly type of food poisoning. Vacuum-packed foods are deprived of oxygen to keep them fresh and boost their shelf life, but according to new research, the lack of oxygen is what this bacteria, known as Listeria monocytogenes, loves Read more
Yet another popular food item has been recalled due to being infected with a deadly bacteria. Carolina Culinary Foods has recalled 52,650 pounds of fully cooked chicken breasts produced on Jan. 9 and distributed nationwide to retailers. The six-ounce packages are labeled OSCAR MAYER/LOUIS RICH CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT, GRILLED, FULLY COOKED -- READY TO EAT. Each package has the number Read more
Barbecue season is upon us, so let's celebrate by grilling, since it's an easy and low-fat way to cook. If you're grilling, protect your health by marinating your meat. Here's why marinating is good for your health and tips on how to keep it safe. Marinating meat, fish, and poultry significantly decreases the amount of carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HCAs) produced when the meat is cooked at Read more
Neglecting to clean your cell phone is a nasty tech habit to break this year. Cell phones have been proven to carry bacteria, germs, even feces. Yes, feces. If there's one new routine to create for yourself this Spring, it's keeping that smartphone shiny and clean. Your health will thank you. Check out a few of our tech-friendly tips to clean that gadget, below. Cleaning your touch screen Read more
13 ideas for cooking the surprising superfood bell pepper — DailySpark Just in time for Halloween: 6 health reasons to eat candy — Self Good news for red wine lovers: it may stop breast cancer growth! — Shape The ups and downs of paleo pancakes — Fitnessista Listeria recall expands; bagged lettuce recalled too — Prevention Gluten-free goodies that kids and adults will love for Read more
