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Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Bacteria, chemicals and trash runoff could make SoCal beaches a hazard after rain, officials warn

Avoid all contact with water at Los Angeles County beaches due to potential bacteria from street runoff.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Do Your Dishes Like This To Avoid Contaminating Your Cookware - Tasting Table

Properly washing cookware and maintaining clean sponges are essential to prevent bacterial contamination.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Often-Overlooked Sign It's Time To Replace Your Rubber Spatula - Tasting Table

Replace rubber spatulas when cracks appear, as they harbor bacteria and foodborne illness that can contaminate food and cause illness.
LA food
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Alarming warning issued for nine LA beaches as heat wave slams California: officials

Los Angeles County beaches face bacteria warnings during extreme heat, requiring residents to avoid ocean swimming due to elevated bacterial levels posing illness risks.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You Shouldn't Be Washing Your Kitchen Towels With Bath Towels - Tasting Table

Separate kitchen towels from bath towels during laundry to prevent bacterial contamination from raw meat and food residue from transferring to bath towels and potentially causing skin problems.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Common Travel Item Is the Dirtiest Thing You Pack, New Study Finds-and No, It's Not Your Shoes

Passports carry significantly more bacteria than other travel items, with 436 CFU per three square meters compared to checked luggage at 97 CFU.
#food-safety
fromTasting Table
10 months ago
SF food

13 Of The Biggest Frozen Food Recalls Of All Time - Tasting Table

Frozen foods can be hazardous due to potential bacterial contamination, highlighting the importance of proper cooking and food safety protocols.
fromTasting Table
1 year ago
SF food

These Are Kroger's Biggest Food Recalls In History - Tasting Table

Kroger has faced significant food recalls due to bacterial contamination, underlining the importance of food safety practices.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The One Container You Should Never Use For Raw Meat, According To A Food Scientist - Tasting Table

Plastic food storage containers are porous and harbor bacteria more readily than glass or stainless steel, making them less safe for storing raw meat and other foods.
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#kitchen-hygiene
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Martha Stewart Says To Replace This Kitchen Item At Least Once A Week - Tasting Table

Kitchen towels and dishcloths should be replaced weekly to prevent bacterial growth and cross-contamination of germs throughout the kitchen.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Martha Stewart Says To Replace This Kitchen Item At Least Once A Week - Tasting Table

Kitchen towels and dishcloths should be replaced weekly to prevent bacterial growth and cross-contamination of germs throughout the kitchen.
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Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

If A Buffet Refills Their Food Like This, Get Out Fast - Tasting Table

Serving new food on top of old food at buffets causes rapid bacterial contamination and indicates serious food-safety lapses; such buffets should be avoided.
Public health
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Hotel Refillable Toiletry Dispensers May Be More Bacteria-filled Than You Think, Study Finds

Refillable hotel toiletry dispensers often contain bacterial contamination exceeding accepted limits, creating hygiene concerns despite environmental benefits.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The One Beer Sign That Tells You A Brewery Has A Problem - Tasting Table

Gushing or overly firm cans often indicate continued fermentation or bacterial contamination, producing off-smells and off-tastes though rarely causing food-safety illness.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Wash well and don't forget the lid: how to clean your reusable water bottle

Reusable water bottles harbor bacteria introduced by hands and saliva and require regular, thorough cleaning with soap, diluted bleach or vinegar plus good hygiene.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Health officials urge beachgoers to avoid ocean water at L.A. County beaches after rain

Los Angeles County beaches are under an ocean water quality advisory due to increased bacteria levels after recent rainstorms.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

Marin beach rated among 10 worst in California for water quality

Chicken Ranch Beach at Channel B received an F for consistently high fecal bacteria from runoff, ranking fourth among California's ten worst beaches.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 months ago

Here's What Science Says About Double-Dipping And Germs - Tasting Table

Double dipping transfers saliva and bacteria into communal dip, greatly increasing contamination risk and potentially spreading thousands of bacteria between people.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
7 months ago

You Should Never Leave Water In Your Nespresso Canister. Here's Why - Tasting Table

Refill Nespresso water daily because standing water loses chlorine, allows bacterial growth (including Legionella), alters taste via CO₂ absorption, and increases health risks.
fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

Fecal bacteria forces dozens of beach closures ahead of Fourth of July

Swimming areas across the U.S. face closures due to high levels of bacteria, such as E. coli and enterococci, which can cause serious health risks.
US news
Mental health
fromtime.com
1 year ago

5 Things You're Forgetting to Clean (But Really Should)

Common household items are often overlooked hosts of harmful bacteria.
Chronic immune conditions may arise from a lack of exposure to beneficial germs.
Toothbrushes placed near toilets can become contaminated with fecal matter.
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