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The freezer is an essential kitchen tool for preserving food and reducing waste. However, once a frozen item is thawed, the clock starts ticking. Thawing allows dormant bacteria to become active and multiply. While some foods can be safely refrozen, many should not be. Refreezing them can lead to dangerous…

Are you guilty of making this cleaning mistake? It could be making your home a hub for germs and bacteria

Australia faces urgent warnings as the invasive New Zealand false widow spider spreads, posing dual threats through venomous bites and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase

Some celebrants of July 4 may be saddened to find their local beaches have been closed over bacteria in the water

Exposure to thousands of long-lasting chemicals may put people at an increased risk of cancer and other negative health impacts

Water is essential at all stages of food production, from irrigation to food processing to washing fruit and vegetables before we eat them. Crops and livestock need it to grow, but water can also be contaminated by pathogens (any organism that causes disease), heavy metals, and chemicals.

Snack foods are a pantry staple in most homes. We trust that the chips, crackers, cookies, and bars we buy are safe to eat. However, snack products are frequently the subject of national food recalls. These recalls occur when a product is found to pose a potential health risk to…

Microbiome science has deep roots, centuries of fermentation practices, and decades of bacterial taxonomy, but its modern incarnation is only just maturing.

Washing machine tub-thumper, Stuart Pritchard, heads headlong into LG’s over 100-strong models to whittle them down to its finest four

A record number of travelers are expected to fly this Fourth of July weekend — and there are easy precautions you can take to avoid picking up a virus