Don’t Wash Raw Chicken, USDA Warns
You might think it’s good hygiene to give that bird a rinse before you cook it. A US government report says otherwise. The report, a joint effort between the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and researchers from the University of North Carolina, supports findings of previous research on the subject. You should rinse fresh fruits and […]
It’s about those bugs living in you…
I know of some people who are extremely averse to micro-organisms. Paranoid even! They say these are disease-bearing, illness-causing entities that should be eradicated. They have a cleanser for every surface – living or otherwise. But is it wise to declare an all-out war against microbes? I’m asking because, well, bacteria and fungi are actually […]
