by Kevin Burton In yesterday’s food-safety post we learned that poultry that is green or has secretions should be thrown away immediately. This is the sort of cutting-edge consumer lightning bolt that makes me proud and happy that I started a blog some years ago. And today we’re still on the job …
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I Get My Mushrooms From A Jar Or A Can
by Kevin Burton Aren’t you glad you don’t live in the trial-and-error era of food safety? Time was, nobody knew what was poisonous and what was not. Eat the wrong mushroom and your hunger is satiated forever, but in a most unfortunate way. I suppose that process was also an early call …
Handle These Dangerous Foods With Care
by Dictionary Scoop There are a number of foods that, despite their popularity and many health benefits, can put you in danger if undercooked or consumed in excess. Check out our list of foods that, although commonly eaten, can be surprisingly dangerous. 1-Potatoes Mashed, fried, or baked, potatoes offer endless possibilities. As …
Rocket Science Like You’ve Never Seen It
by Dictionary Scoop NASA may be all about exploring space, but they have also improved life on Earth, did you know that? For example, the sneakers you use to go for a run every week, that’s NASA’s work. The agency’s innovations have made their way into our everyday routines in surprising ways. Let’s …
Where Chivalry Meets Food Safety
by Kevin Burton As I’m sure you can imagine, I was a bachelor gallant. “There is a level of food that I will eat but I will not serve to you,” I told Jeannette when we started dating and she began peering with some alarm into the abyss of my science-project refrigerator. …