Barbara Kowalcyk
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June 4, 2013
Earlier today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Vital Signs , a monthly report that highlights important health issues. This month’s report is on listeria monocytogenes – the third leading cause of death from food poisoning. Adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of listeriosis – as are pregnant women who can pass Listeria to their fetuses and newborns, causing miscarriages, stillbirths and newborn deaths. I find it a bit ironic that this report is being issued today – on my daughter Lara’s birthday. Lara – who turns 11 today – is...
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September 1, 2012
My family loves to grill, and now that we live in temperate North Carolina, we’re grilling more than ever. Everything seems to taste better – even vegetables, my son Christopher says – when touched by our backyard grill. I’ve grilled peaches and slices of pineapple this year for a healthy dessert. But, even when I put on my backyard chef’s toque, I never take off my food safety hat. Food safety never gets a weekend off. So, here are some hints to make your Labor Day cook-out tasty – and as safe as possible. First of all, always use a digital, tip-sensitive meat thermometer to make sure that...
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