There are no circumstances when washing produce in a dishwasher is considered safe. "The potential risks—including chemical ...

Nothing's more important than staying safe in the kitchen — and, like so many other important things in life, you can ...

You might think your kitchen is clean. You wipe the counters, you rinse your dishes, you trust that your fridge is keeping ...

A shared meal, a simple mistake... and suddenly, several people are sick. The cause? Often not the ingredients, but cross-contamination. It can happen in any kitchen, even yours. Here’s how to avoid ...

While the terms “cross-contamination” and “cross-contact” may sound very similar, they mean very different things. Cross-contamination is the term used when pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) ...

"GMA" Investigates went undercover with an expert to try "gluten-free" pizzas. Are restaurants that offer gluten-free products safe from cross-contamination? "GMA" Investigates went undercover, ...

These are the results of the monthly Marathon County Health Department business inspections for November 2025.

The San Angelo/Tom Green County Health Department regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in ...

Expired ingredients and cross-contamination are only some of the violations found in Pontiac between December and February, according to Oakland County Health Department inspection reports. Many of ...

Washing raw poultry before cooking is unnecessary and increases the risk of food poisoning. Poultry sold by supermarkets and ...

This past week's restaurants with the most violations included those with cross-contamination, rodents and roaches.

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