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How party food may be exposed to bacteria

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 12:50 PM

Birthday party food like spaghetti and barbecue are among favorites during parties. But a health expert warned that these are potentially hazardous, especially to children. Read more »

Allergies may be triggered by bacteria from glassware

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 31 06:56 PM

Instead of having a good New Year celebration, hypersensitive people may face allergic reactions because of glassware. Here's how it can happen. Read more »

Food that looks unspoiled may still cause food poisoning

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 24 06:40 PM

Did you know food poisoning is still possible even if you eat food that may not look spoiled?  Read more »

Listeria, brucella may thrive in cheese with molds

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 23 05:27 PM

Cheese may be an important ingredient in holiday dishes, but it can also pose a risk to your family's health. Read more »

Tips for a safe potluck party this holiday

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 22 07:47 PM

There will surely be a lot of potluck parties this holiday season. Here are some tips to make sure the food you bring is safe from contamination.   Read more »

What you should know before storing food in refrigerators

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 24 03:04 PM

Refrigerators will surely be full this holiday season. Here are some tips on how to store your food properly to avoid contamination. Read more »

Contaminated strainer may cause foodborne illnesses

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 17 07:49 PM

Did you know that even your strainer may cause foodborne illnesses?  Read more »

Disease-causing germs may thrive in your can opener

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 17 11:28 PM

A simple can opener may carry germs that can spread in the kitchen. Find out how you can avoid this. Read more »

Traffic may increase risk of bacteria growing in frozen meats

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 09 08:14 PM

Did you know that bacteria may grow in frozen meat while you travel from the market to your house? Read more »

Rice cooker may be home to fast-growing bacteria

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 12:51 PM

Filipinos love to turn left-over rice into one of the most enjoyed breakfast dishes called 'sinangag' or fried rice. However, it was found that left-over rice may be contaminated because of the possible bacteria thriving in a rice cooker.  Read more »

How chopping boards may bring worms, parasites

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 09 07:17 PM

Microorganisms damaging to our health may grow in places that we thought could be cleaned through simple washing. Your chopping board may be one of these. Read more »

Bread molds may cause contamination via kitchen sponge

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 03 08:12 PM

Bread is normally found in Filipino households because it is readily available and easy to prepare especially for mothers with children going to school.  Read more »

How to avoid food poisoning during 'Undas'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 03 01:30 PM

Most Filipinos pack food to be eaten by their families when visiting the graves of their dead during Undas. However, bacteria thriving in the residues in containers that are mixed with the new food has been found to be a possible cause of diseases, even poisoning. Read more »

'Kitchen, possible source of 200 kinds of diseases'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 28 07:01 PM

Our kitchen, where we usually prepare food thrice a day, has been found to be the home of bacteria causing 200 different kinds of diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more »

'Evolving germs pose high risk of sickness to travelers'

Updated as of Jun 18 12:58 AM

Travelling is among the most exciting activities that a family can engage in. Frequent travelling, however, may make us more vulnerable to various illnesses. Read more »

Chocolate could cause neurological disorder if contaminated

Updated as of Apr 29 02:48 AM

Manila - A group of experts have recently found that chocolate products can be home to various types of molds that may cause neurological disorder. Read more »

Millions of bacteria may thrive in soups, stock, expert says

Updated as of Apr 21 02:47 AM

Where there's water, there are bacteria. But it does not have to be in a bathroom or swimming pool. A bowl of soup left in the kitchen can also be the culprit. Read more »