Food Safety
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Your plastic cutting board is releasing microplastics that can get into food. Does that mean you should ditch it?
Using a plastic cutting board can create thousands of small flecks of plastic, which can get onto your knife and into your food. But how harmful is that?
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Do I need to worry about Thanksgiving leftovers and foodborne illness? Here's what experts want you to know.
Thanksgiving leftovers can carry some risks, but there are ways to handle them safely.
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California bans food additives including red dye No. 3. Here's why these families already avoid the food coloring — and what experts say.
Parents say that red dye No. 3 causes behavioral issues in their kids so they avoid foods with the questionable ingredient.
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Not just strawberries: These foods are also more likely to be contaminated with hepatitis A
Strawberries aren't the only foods that can be contaminated with hepatitis A. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Is it safe to eat food that's past its 'use by' date? Experts weigh in.
Dates like "use by" and "sell by" appear on most groceries, but is it safe to eat food once those dates have passed?
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Should tomatoes be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature? Experts weigh in.
There are some varieties of tomatoes that should never be refrigerated. Experts share which types of the fruit can handle the fridge and which are best kept on the counter.
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Do you really need to wash lettuce before eating it? Experts weigh in.
Is it safe to eat lettuce that hasn't been washed? Experts say it's important to give lettuce a rinse before eating it.
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