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When’s the last time you washed your pet’s food bowl?

01 Tuesday Sep 2020

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Well, you may want to stick it in the dishwasher, because it’s one of the germiest things in your house! The product testing organization NSF International found most pet bowls contain things like yeast, mold, and bacteria like E.coli.

Most of us pet owners don’t think the bowls are a problem. But in a recent study, out of 30 items swabbed and tested from people’s homes, pet bowls ranked near the top of the list!

But things like salmonella and E.coli can fester in your pet’s bowl – making your pet very sick. And even if you accidentally touch the bowl or pick it up, it can make YOU horribly sick, too. The researchers say pet bowls should be washed daily. And if you feed your pet raw food, it should be washed after every meal. Also, the experts say get rid of any plastic bowls altogether. Because germs are more likely to hide and multiply in the cracks of plastic bowls – more so than in ceramic or stainless steel pet-food bowls.

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Stomach cramps or diarrhea? Have some raspberries!

04 Tuesday Oct 2016

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If you have stomach cramps or diarrhea, eat a cup of fresh or frozen raspberries. The Journal of Applied Microbiology says raspberries have antimicrobial compounds. That’ll slow the growth of the salmonella or staph bacteria in your intestines causing your discomfort.

Cooking with copper…

05 Tuesday Jan 2016

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You know those copper pots hanging above the island in your kitchen? Stop using them for decoration – and cook with them – to reduce food poisoning. New research from the University of Arizona found that when copper is heated, the oxidation process kills food poisoning bacteria – like E. coli and salmonella.

How clean is your home?

24 Monday Aug 2015

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That’s what our friend, germ specialist Dr. Philip Tierno wanted to know! He recently surveyed the hygiene habits of more than 20,000 people across North America. Here’s what he learned:

  • Let’s start with: Your bed. Dr. Tierno recommends changing your pillowcases and sheets every week, to guard against the build up of dust mites, and lower your risk for bed bugs.

But this survey found that at least one-in-four people wait a month or more to change their bedding.

  • Next: Your shower. Dr. Tierno says bathtubs and shower stalls need to be scrubbed and disinfected weekly, to remove the build-up of “biofilm.” That’s the thin layer of dirt, sweat and grime that you leave behind every time you step out of the shower. But this survey shows that about half of all people wait anywhere from a month to six months to scrub the tub.
  • Finally, how hygienic is your fridge? Dr. Tierno says refrigerators should be cleaned at least once per month to limit your exposure to sickness causing E-coli and salmonella. But a whopping 40% of people surveyed say they wait anywhere from three months to a year before cleaning their fridge.

Let’s bust some summertime myths…

20 Monday Jul 2015

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• How about this one: You can’t swim after eating. That’s false. Years ago, medical experts thought it was dangerous to swim within an hour of eating… Because they believed digestion diverted blood away from muscles, and could lead to dangerous leg cramps. But today, even the American Red Cross says it’s OK to swim after eating.
• One more summer myth: Mayonnaise causes picnic poisoning. Again, that’s False. Mayo earned its bad rep back when people ate mayo they made at home… Because it contained raw eggs, which can be full of harmful bacteria. But today’s store-bought mayonnaise is pasteurized and sterile, so that’s not an issue. In fact, a recent study in the Journal of Food Protection found that professionally-made mayonnaise actually slows the growth of salmonella and other bacteria on food… Just keep in mind that all perishable food can spoil if it sits out for more than two hours.

Do you take off your shoes before entering your house?

12 Tuesday May 2015

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If you don’t, you really should start!
The soles of most shoes are covered with pesticides, brain-damaging lead, and at least 9 disease-causing organisms, like salmonella. Which means, wherever you walk, you’re leaving a trail of contaminants behind. That’s a big deal for families with kids crawling around, pets who live at floor level – and anyone who puts their shoes on the coffee table.

If you eat lunch at your desk, you’re not alone.

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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About 85% of workers do exactly the same thing. But that’s bad news, because the average desk contains 100 times more bacteria than a kitchen table – including illness-causing germs like salmonella and E. coli. So, before you head to the fridge or the food truck to grab your lunch, clean your workspace with a disinfectant wipe.

What kind of pots and pans are you cooking with?

30 Monday Jun 2014

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ImageYou know those copper pots hanging above the island in your kitchen? Stop using them for decoration and start cooking with them – to reduce food poisoning. New research from the University of Arizona found that when copper is heated, the oxidation process kills food poisoning bacteria – like E. coli and salmonella.

Did you know that a kiss from your dog might make you sick?

27 Thursday Feb 2014

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We all love our dogs. Our family dog Lucy sleeps in bed with us every night and she won’t let us leave the house with out her! She’ll literally jump in the car when no one’s looking! But as much as you love your dog, save your kisses for your human family members.

Getting a slobbery kiss from your dog can potentially make you sick. Some diseases can be passed from your dog to you, like roundworm and salmonella. Veterinarians say you shouldn’t put your mouth against any part of your dog. Dogs bring germs in from outside and clean themselves with their tongue. So, their fur, mouths, and bedding – as well as their food and chew-toys – can contain traces of E. coli, salmonella, and feces. So, wash your hands after playing with your dog, rearranging his bed, or using the pooper scooper.

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