Food Safety

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• Food Safety

  EWG's 2013 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

  Determine which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues and are the most important to buy organic.
• Pesticide

  The History and ABCs of Pesticides

  If you want to use safer, less-toxic pest-control alternatives, there are quite a few available.
• Food Safety

  USDA Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Tornadoes

  Recommendations to keep food safe and minimize foodborne illnesses after natural disasters.
• Microwave Oven

  Microwave Ovens - Safe?

  There are drawbacks and concerns associated with microwave ovens.
• Organic Food

  Organic Food: Can We Trust It? Can We Afford It?

  The organic food market slows amid recession, consumer doubt.
• Food Safety

  Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided recommendations to help minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to power outages and other problems associated with severe weather events.
• Food Safety

  Reduce the Risk of Pesticides in Your Child’s Diet

  Our children may be exposed to pesticides from residues found in their food. Here are ways you can reduce the risk of pesticide residues in your child’s diet.
• Lead

  Protect Your Children from Lead

  If you suspect your home has lead paint, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk.
• BPA

  Bisphenol A - Questions and Answers

  Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use mainly in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.
• Food Poisoning

  Washing Fruits and Vegetables May Not Be Enough

  Research shows that irradiation could be key to removing hard-to-reach pathogens inside fruits and vegetables.
• Growing Food

  Tomatoes in a Can

  Apartment dwellers and those with otherwise inadequate yards can still eat from a home-grown garden.
• Growing Food

  How to Grow Herbs Indoors

  With the right techniques, you can keep a fresh, indoor supply of culinary savors.
• Growing Food

  Fruit Trees in Containers

  Cultivate a personal-sized orchard.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting Boards: Plastic or Wood?

  Surprisingly, research indicates plastic and wood cutting boards are similar in their abilities to inhibit bacteria.
• Disaster Safety

  Disaster Preparedness

  Is your family and home prepared for a disaster?
• Food Poisoning

  A Pain in the Gut - Preventing Food-borne Illness or Food Poisoning

  Recognize and prevent food poisoning.
• Healthy Home

  Healthy, High Performance Cleaning Practices for Homes

  Clean Frequently. Cleaning is an effective health maintenance strategy, and a very cost effective one at that. It\'s true! A clean home is a healthy home.
• Food Safety

  Eating Cured Meats Frequently Can Lead To Lower Lung Function and Potential COPD

  Frequent consumption of cured meats results in lower lung function test scores and increases the odds of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Nonstick Cookware

  Is Nonstick Cookware Safe?

  While these coatings allow considerable ease in cleaning and reduce the need for oil in cooking, they have potentially serious drawbacks.
• Food Safety

  Are plastics melting in your meal?

  Are plastics melting in your meal?

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