If you're laboring over a package of fresh chicken, wondering if you should wash it or not, the science is pretty clear. While raw chicken can cause food-borne illness, particularly cold E coli if consumed without cooking thoroughly, washing chicken before cooking won't make it any safer. The USDA suggests that the opposite is true and that washing your chicken could increase the risk of foodborne illness via cross-contamination.

Should You Rinse Chicken Before Cooking It?

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Fox News Digital spoke to several food experts to learn how they keep their own kitchens healthy and safe as they cook to prevent the spread of bacteria — and what others can learn, too.

Keep your kitchen bacteria-free with these food safety tips for home cooks

If you cook dinner every night, especially for a family or other group of people, meal prepping can be a valuable tactic for balancing that difficult nightly grind of preparing, cooking and serving food. While some foods are fine to prepare well in advance of eating, you might want to reconsider making large amounts of grains like rice or pasta -- both leftovers could raise the risk of illness.

Reconsider Eating That Leftover Rice if You Want to Avoid Food Poisoning

Whether it’s the treasured final days of summer vacation for your family or your kids have already headed back in class, back-to-school season is clearly underway. Wendy’s is easing the pain or helping you celebrate — depending on your perspective — the start of the school year with a free kids’ meal deal that should, at the very least, defray the cost of all those back-to-school supplies. (Those colorful folders and No. 2 pencils won’t buy themselves.)

Wendy’s Offers Free Kids’ Meals for Back-To-School Season

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Preparing the berries: Make sure to wash your berries before including them in the recipe! They can be sliced, prepped and stored in the fridge the night before using them. Freshness: Take a paper towel and dab a little lime juice on the leftover avocado. Citrus helps prevent avocados from browning.

Produce Foodservice Portfolio: NATURIPE FARMS

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Inexpensive and undeniably convenient, canned fruits are a fantastic food item to keep in your pantry. Whether you're in need of a quick snack or want to turn up the flavor in numerous recipes, they're more than ready to help fill in the gaps — but only if you keep them stocked. This isn't very hard to do, luckily: Canned fruit is not perishable like fresh fruit, so there's no need to use it straight away. You can simply put the cans in your pantry and leave them there until you find you need or want to use them. What's not to love?

13 Canned Fruits You Should Have In Your Pantry

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Guacamole and salsa are two food items to be on the lookout for. There's been a slow but sure listeria outbreak that's affected everything from vegetables to deli lunch meat. Per the Food and Drug Administration's official website, Supreme Service Solutions LLC (Kroger) issued a voluntary recall. This includes pre-cut vegetable products and dips sold at Kroger grocery stores. As of now, the recall only affects the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio. (But of course, be on the lookout for further developments regarding your state.)

Guacamole And Salsa Are The Latest To Be Recalled Due To Listeria

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Parmesan-crusted potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that adds a crispy, cheesy twist to your meal. Get the Recipe Details: Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe. Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Crispy Parmesan Potatoes: A Delicious Twist

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The perfect roasted potato is a study in contrasts: crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and bursting with hot, concentrated spud flavor. Yet attaining this nirvana of a side dish seems like a fool's journey, full of potential limp and watery pieces — or at least, nothing that crackles when you bite into it.

Secret Ingredients You Need To Start Adding To Roasted Potatoes

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Fresh summer squash and rice are baked in a rich creamy cheese sauce with a pinch of thyme and a hint of lemon zest in this easy summery vegetarian casserole.

Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Wrap each potato in foil and put on a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour.

Vegetables Wellington

Frozen meals are undeniably convenient. Simply throw one in the microwave, in the oven or on the stovetop and, voilà, dinner is served. Some of the most popular and creative frozen food comes from Trader Joe’s. From fan-favorite frozen kimbap to chicken quesadillas and more, you can find a frozen dish for just about anyone’s taste buds at TJ’s.

The 5 Best No-Added-Sugar Frozen Meals at Trader Joe's, According to a Dietitian

What makes this dish so special is its versatility. Whether you’re using a cast iron skillet to achieve that perfect sear or adding your twist with spices or fresh herbs, This Southern skillet potatoes and onions from Smokin’ & Grillin with AB on YouTube can be tailored to suit your taste. It’s the kind of recipe that feels like a warm hug from your grandmother—a connection to the past that brings warmth and comfort to the present.

Southern Skillet Potatoes and Onions

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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Keep These Food Safety Tips in Mind When Canning Fruits and Vegetables

Don’t let your summer bounty go to waste! Whether you grow your own fruits and vegetables at home or stock up at your local farmer’s market,...

Keep These Food Safety Tips in Mind When Canning Fruits and Vegetables

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