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More Questions on Raw Flour Safety

A couple of months ago I wrote about flour safety. Yes, I’m talking about flour that’s used for breading, baking and thickening. Eating raw (or undercooked) flour can be dangerous because it is a…

Flour Safety

Don’t lick the beaters. I bet you’re saying “but we’ve always done it---and haven’t gotten sick.” I know you think I’m a spoil sport saying this, but it’s not worth the risk. Especially for young…

Holiday Food Myths Busted

Remember that old television show called MythBusters? It focused on popular beliefs, old wives tales, internet rumors and other myths. The show then tests---based on science---to determine if the…

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Licking the Beaters in the News Again

Eating Raw BatterIt appears that people are getting sick from eating raw cake batter. For years we’ve talked about the risk of eating raw batter and dough. Originally the concern was the potential…