| |  Food that's contaminated with bacteria or other toxins can bring on unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. To prevent food poisoning, it's important to know what to look for when buying food - and how to safely prepare it at home.
Before your next meal, brush up on food safety with our tips.
Neil Izenberg, MD
Editor-in-Chief/Founder
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 Food Safety for Your Family
Why is food safety important? And how can you be sure your kitchen and the foods you prepare in it are safe?
Produce Precautions
Kids need daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Here's how to make sure the produce you buy and prepare is safe.
Salmonella Infections
Salmonellosis is a foodborne illness caused by the bacteria salmonella. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and headache.
E. Coli
Undercooked burgers and unwashed produce are among the foods that can harbor E. coli bacteria and lead to infection marked by severe diarrhea. Here's how to protect your family.
Why Is Hand Washing So Important?
Did you know that proper hand washing is the best way to keep from getting sick? Here's how to teach this all-important habit to your kids.
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Food Safety
Food safety means more than keeping your hands away from a whirring blade - it means knowing how to avoid spreading bacteria, knowing how to shop safely, and more.
Food Poisoning
The germs that get into food and cause food poisoning are tiny, but can have a powerful effect on the body. Find out what to do if you get food poisoning - and how to prevent it.
Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is the medical term for any illness caused by a type of bacteria called Salmonella. People often think of salmonellosis as food poisoning, but food is only one way this bacteria can be spread.
Why Should I Care About Germs?
Germs are tiny organisms that can cause disease - and they're so small that they can creep into your system without you noticing. Find out how to protect yourself.
Happy Mother's Day
Wondering what to do for Mother's Day? Here are five ideas for connecting with mom.
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Being Safe in the Kitchen
Cooking and baking are lots of fun - as long as you stay safe. Find out more in this article for kids.
Food Poisoning
Did you ever eat something that made you feel ooky? It might have been food poisoning.
E. Coli
E. coli is a common type of bacteria that can make you pretty sick. Here's how to protect yourself from an infection.
Why Do I Need to Wash My Hands?
Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. Learn all about the best way to wash your hands in this article for kids.
5 Ways to Make Mom's Day
You know her, you love her, now make mom happy on Mother's Day. Find out how.
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