There's not much to dislike about during summer but fruit flies can be a small scourge in an otherwise celebratory season. Fruit flies appear in droves looking for a free meal and once they descend on your kitchen counters or cupboard, it's tough to get rid of them. With fruit...

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies, According to an Expert

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Heart disease and stroke are the leading health challenges in the U.S. right now underlining the role that we can […]

Foods That Should Never Be Eaten Raw

From an early age, we’re taught to finish our meals to minimize food waste. As we grow, we naturally adopt certain habits. For example, we might vacuum-seal uneaten dinner leftovers and store them in the refrigerator to preserve them better. However, it’s crucial to realize that some foods, despite...

This Common Food Can Cause Poisoning if Not Eaten in 3 Days

A new study has introduced a technique using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect low levels of pesticide residues on food, suggesting that washing alone might be insufficient to remove pesticides, and peeling may be necessary. Pesticides and herbicides are critical to ensuring food security worldwide, but these substances can...

Concerning Findings: New Research Reveals That Washing Your Fruit Doesn’t Remove All Pesticides

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TOKYO (AP) — One person died and nearly 150 others were sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold at a department store near Tokyo, officials said. Among those sickened, two required hospitalization. Keikyu Department Store said 147 customers as of Monday had reported symptoms...

1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store

Crystal River, FL

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

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On an ordinary evening, a family of seven gathered around their dinner table, unaware that their meal would end in a tragedy. This real-life story was published as a medical report in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology in 2005, titled "Fatal Family Outbreak of Bacillus cereus-Associated Food Poisoning."

Eating Leftover Pasta Nearly Destroyed a Family of 7: True Incident

Orange City, FL

If you’ve ever enjoyed a buffet experience, you know how delightful it is to have endless options right at your fingertips. Florida is famous for its buffets, from Asian to Southern cuisines, but let’s not forget the pizza buffets! However, the news recently took a sour turn for one particular establishment—Cici's Pizza Buffet in Orange City.

A Pizza Buffet Restaurant in Florida Has Been Shut Down for Live Roaches, Flying Insects and Mold

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Wide Open Country

Cucumbers seem like they would be a healthy food that is good for you. And most of the time, they are. But this summer, there has reportedly been a widespread outbreak of food poisoning allegedly linked to cucumbers. It has made some 500 people ill. Salon.com reports that "a multi-state...

Cucumbers Linked To Food Poisoning In 500 People According To Study

BLOOMINGTON, MN – Shoppers, beware! A massive recall has hit 18 states, and your favorite veggies might be contaminated. The FDA has expanded a previous recall, and the list of affected produce keeps growing. If you bought cucumbers, peppers, green beans, or other veggies recently, you might want to...

KILLER VEGGIES: 18 States Hit by Massive PRODUCE RECALL – Are You in Danger?

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

Okay, so it seems like everyone I know has come down with COVID this summer – even the people known as NOVIDs (never had COVID before). I’m been lucky so far. What do I need to know to protect myself during the current surge?. You probably know all...

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm a NOVID and don't want to catch COVID. Can you guide me?

Food expiration is a soft science at best and those dates stamped on the side of groceries suggest we toss food long before it's actually spoiled. Before you throw out those last few eggs or jar of peanut butter, know that food expiration dates only tell a small part of the story about when it becomes unfit for consumption.

Don't Throw Out 'Expired' Food Without Reading This First

Over the past couple of months, vegetables, deli meats, almond milk and more have been recalled for the same foodborne contaminant: Listeria monocytogenes. While a fairly common bacteria, the spike in its prominence is cause for concern, and you may not be familiar with the signs of infection—and ways to prevent it from spreading in your household.

Listeria Is Everywhere Right Now—What Is It and How Do You Know If You Have It?

Many consumers are familiar with the routine of buying fruits and vegetables, bringing them home and washing them in the sink to remove pesticides and other contaminants from the outer layer before preparing and eating it. But according to new research, washing produce is likely not effective enough at removing the residue from pesticides.

Washing Produce Such as Apples and Cucumbers May Not Be Enough to Remove Pesticides, Study Finds

Audio will be available later today. A newly released report from the National Institutes of Health says fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is associated with lower IQ in children.

Flouride and IQ

New York City, NY

The Bronx? You gotta be kidding me. That’s how I imagine a lot of people might react to the thought of reading a 500-plus-page history of the Bronx, the only borough of New York City attached to the mainland of the United States and, therefore, the drive-through borough. As...

Frazier's 'Paradise Bronx' makes you want to linger in NYC's 'drive-through borough'

Gardening Know How

August is the ideal time to plant many cool-weather vegetables that can be harvested through fall and into winter. Get sowing with our essential planting guide.

15 Vegetables To Plant In August – For An Abundant Fall Harvest

After tasting morel mushrooms foraged from the wild—or forking over big money to buy morels at your local farm market—you just might be wondering if you can grow morel mushrooms at home. The answer is yes! With patience, of course. Including the white Morchella rufobrunnea, the yellow Morchella americana, and the black Morchella angusticeps, there are many species of morels. In this article, I’ll share information about this unique mushroom and fill you in on how to grow morel mushrooms in your yard or garden.

How to grow morel mushrooms

A-Z-Animals

At one time or another, you’ve probably found a tiny dropping in your home, and wondered: is this cockroach poop, or mouse poop? It’s a reasonable question; both cockroaches and mice are often unwelcome pests in homes and businesses. It’s important to be able to determine whether you have an insect problem or a rodent […]

Cockroach Poop: Identifying Roach Droppings vs. Mouse Droppings (and others)

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Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them

This is a common issue, especially during the summer, says Laurie Stevison, associate professor of biology at Auburn University. She works with fruit flies in her...

Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them

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