Two Rats

Rat Meat Ring Busted In China: Officials Confiscate 22 Tons Of Tainted Meat

By Elijah Wolfson | May 03, 2013 07:41 AM EDT

Authorities in China announced the seizure of over 22 tons of meat and over 900 arrests for "meat-related offenses," including the sale of rat, fox, and mink meat falsified as mutton in markets.

Frozen Food

E. Coli Outbreak: Can Microwaving Frozen Food Really Kill Toxic Bacteria?

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 05, 2013 04:33 PM EDT

An E. coli outbreak caused by Farm Rich frozen foods has led to a massive recall of 10 million pounds of snacks like mini quesadillas and pizzas. How can you avoid contamination when microwaving frozen food?

Pan Fried Steak

Your Hamburger May Have Feces Inside of It

By Makini Brice | Dec 13, 2012 10:04 AM EST

According to a new report, you may want to be careful about eating steak medium-rare - or even heating it up further.

Handwashing

Global Handwashing Day: Your Hands Are as Contaminated as a Toilet Bowl

By Nikki Tucker | Oct 15, 2012 11:08 AM EDT

A simple task such as hand washing can be the difference between preventing or contracting diarrheal diseases and pneumonia.

Several Ill in Canada After Eating Possibly Contaminated Steaks

By Rod Nickel | Sep 27, 2012 09:17 AM EDT

Several people became ill after eating steaks that may contain E. coli bacteria sold at a store in Edmonton, Alberta.

Doctors are warning parents about a dangerous new trend of teens getting drunk off liquid hand sanitizers, after six teenagers in California were recently rushed to emergency rooms.

The Germiest Day-To-Day Encounters

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 21, 2012 04:42 PM EDT

Many of us are likely to encounter some of the germiest places on a day-to-day basis but are unaware of that fact. Here are five of the most bacteria riddled locations.

Jelly Donut

The Truth About Preservatives

By Nikki Tucker | Aug 29, 2012 03:22 PM EDT

Many of these additives are used in the home on a daily basis, but why are preservatives so important? Are they good or bad for your health?

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